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Mike Tyson was asked by reporters at the White House on October 9 whether he believed Donald Trump would win the November midterms.
Published on October 10, 2026, 5:47 pm ET
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Donald Trump and Mike Tyson head to Syracuse, NY together on October 9
Mike Tyson cheers for Donald Trump during a recent rally in New York.
“I believe Donald Trump is going to win this,” the athlete said in the West Wing press briefing room before accompanying POTUS, 80, to a rally in Syracuse, NY.
before this Two men set out on their journey upwardTrump joked to the media: “I wouldn’t fight him today. We’ve been friends for a long time.”
Just hours later, Tyson praised the billionaire at a political conference. “If it weren’t for a president like Donald Trump, there was no way I would be here,” Tyson said. He added, “I’m so happy to be here with our President, President Trump!”
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Donald Trump and Mike Tyson have been friends since the 1980s
Donald Trump and Mike Tyson’s friendship dates back to the 1980s.
Tyson and the politician’s friendship goes back decades, with Trump previously hosting boxing events for him in Atlantic City, NJ.
when the player returned to the ring to fight Peter McNeeley At the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas in August 1995, businessmen came out to watch and support the match.
Trump and Tyson met in the 1980s new netflix documentary Preparations are underway to expose his allies. The four-part docuseries will arrive on the streamer on October 13.
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Donald Trump reportedly spent $11 million to host a boxing match featuring Mike Tyson.
Trump – who reportedly paid $11 million to sponsor Tyson against heavyweight boxing match Michael Spinks The series begins in 1988 in Atlantic City – about the battle. At that time the sporting event was held near Trump Plaza.
“I paid a lot of money for that fight and it was worth it,” Trump said on camera. “[Tyson] More people were watching him than anyone else in the world at that time, just because he was winning.”
hangover The actor then defeated Spinks in 91 seconds. After Tyson sued his former manager, Bill KeatonShortly afterward, Trump stepped in as his trade advisor.
Mike Tyson appears at Donald Trump’s second inauguration in 2025
Donald Trump talks about Mike Tyson in upcoming Netflix documentary.
Trump expressed anger at the heavyweight boxer in a 1988 interview, saying, “One thing I will say is, if somebody’s been disloyal to you once, he’s going to be disloyal to you again.”
“I’m a friend of the family. I’m a friend of Mike’s. And he’ll make his own decisions. I’ll be an advisor. And he has a wonderful family, and I can assure you. And if I – in my opinion, I didn’t think like that. I wouldn’t be here,” celebrity apprentice Alum was added.
tyson too Attended Trump’s second inauguration With fellow supporters in January 2025 jake And logan paulAlso MMA fighter conor mcgregor.