“Kept beating the government,” Mike Tyson learns why Mob boss John Gotti was loved by his peers

Boxing legend Mike Tyson sits down with Michael Franzese to talk about infamous mafia crime boss John Gotti.

“Kept beating the government,” Mike Tyson learns why Mob boss John Gotti was loved by his peers

Mike Tyson talks about John Gotti ( Image via Imago / X )

Mike Tyson and former Mafia Captain Michael Franzese sat down to discuss various things. There, they talked about Franzese’s life in crime and the infamous John Gotti. The duo also spoke about Tyson’s life in prison and other matters, such as racism. Mike Tyson was quite inquisitive about the infamous mafia personality John Gotti.

Tyson asked Franzese if he and Gotti were associates and why society greatly liked him. Mike Tyson wanted to know more details about John Gotti. To this, Michael Franzese replied:

I think number one because he made no bones about who he was...and the way he carried himself you know, he became a media star you know and he kept beating the government you know what I mean.
Michael Franzese to Mike Tyson
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John Gotti was a prominent figure in the American Mafia. Gotti was a notorious mob boss associated with the Gambino crime family, one of the Five Families in New York City’s Mafia. He gained notoriety for his flamboyant style and leadership in the 1980s.

Gotti faced multiple criminal charges throughout his life, with several trials resulting in acquittals. Gotti was eventually convicted in 1992 for racketeering, murder, and other charges, leading to a life sentence without parole. John Gotti died in prison on June 10, 2002, due to complications from throat cancer.

Michael Franzese is a former Caporegime for the Colombo crime family. Franzese gained notoriety for his involvement in organized crime, reaching a high rank by the age of 35.

He has transformed his life and is now a Corporate Speaker and Business Consultant. Franzese leverages his unique life story to educate and motivate organizations. Additionally, he has a YouTube channel where he provides content related to his past, transformation, and motivational speeches.

Mike Tyson refuses to pay $450,000 amid JetBlue controversy

Mike Tyson punched a man on an airplane after the passenger reportedly provoked him. In a video, Tyson can be seen landing punches on the unidentified man’s face, causing visible injuries. Tyson stated that the passenger was “f—ing with” him, supporting TMZ Sports reports of the passenger allegedly being drunk and provoking Tyson.

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Mike Tyson won’t pay $450,000 to the man he allegedly punched ( Image source: X)

The incident occurred in 2022, and the affected passenger later demanded a substantial amount of money in a settlement. Mike Tyson now faces a $450,000 demand from Melvin Townsend, the man he allegedly punched on a JetBlue plane in 2022. Tyson’s attorney rejected the demand, labeling it a ‘shakedown.’

Townsend’s lawyer, Jake Jondle, sent a ‘prelitigation settlement demand’ to Tyson’s attorney, citing injuries suffered during the incident. Tyson’s legal team dismissed the claim as extortion, indicating the ex-champion’s unwillingness to comply.

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