JetBlue passenger bloodied by Mike Tyson has extensive criminal history: Report

Published April 22, 2022 4:18pm ET



The man who left a JetBlue flight bloodied on Wednesday after annoying former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson appears to have a criminal record.

The man on the receiving end of Iron Mike’s fists has been identified as Melvin Townsend III, according to a report.

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