Mike Tyson Helps Injured Motorcyclist on a Highway

FILE - This April 11, 2013 file photo shows Mike Tyson, a cast member in "Scary Movie V," at the Los Angeles premiere of the film in Los Angeles. Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective. The young-adult network has announced a new animated series, "Mike Tyson Mysteries," that will feature the retired boxing champ. Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file

 

Boxing legend Mike Tyson became the center of a good samaritan story last week when he decided to stop and help a motorcycle crash victim on a Las Vegas interstate. 

The former heavyweight champion, who has had several run-ins with the law, stayed with the motorcyclist until the ambulance arrived. 

One of the crash witnesses, Xiomara Tejada said that Tyson’s presence alone made the victim feel better. 

“[Tyson] made him calmed, because he was Mike Tyson... The motorcyclist on the floor like ‘I know I’m hurt, but can I get a selfie with you? Can I get a picture?’” she said. 

After the incident, the motorcyclist sent Tyson a fruit basket and a note thanking him, saying that it was good to have the boxer in his corner.