Television
HOWARD ROSENBERG ON TELEVISION: Mike Tyson documentary is a knockout, but the Michael Jackson interview doesn’t hit hard enough.
Feb. 12, 1993
A tale of two Michaels. A remarkable NBC documentary airs at 9 tonight on Channels 4, 36 and 39.
Sports
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson skipped out on a $380 bar bill and was generally rude during the visit that led to rape accusations against him, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Aug. 2, 1991
California
Two men reportedly tried to intimidate the family of the pop star’s alleged victim.
April 21, 2004
Emotional and rambling, she doesn’t address fraud claims but says she saw the singer lick her son’s head.
April 14, 2005
The critics scoff and sneer, but pay-per-view exhibitors are lining up already to buy it.
Feb. 8, 1990
The Mike Tyson-Don King era will come to an end with 1991 -- if King cannot make a Tyson-Evander Holyfield heavyweight title fight by the end of the year.
July 7, 1991
Step right up for the closest contest out there.
Feb. 20, 2003
Lakers
Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star, commenting on Mike Tyson’s fight with Lennox Lewis in Memphis on Saturday: “I’m still not convinced the fight will take place....
June 4, 2002
Yes, stopping a fight too early is better than stopping a fight too late.
March 20, 1991