Former world heavyweight champion, boxer and
convicted rapist Mike Tyson says he is “greatly
disappointed” to discover he has been banned
from entering the UK. Tyson, 47, was due in London this week as part of
a promotional tour for his new autobiography
Undisputed Truth only to discover the shocking
His publishers said recent changes to UK
immigration laws meant he was unable to travel to the country and has been re-routed to Paris
instead. In a statement to the Press Association, Mr Tyson
said he was “greatly disappointed” when he learned
of the immigration law changes that came into
effect last December.
“I have been coming to the UK consistently in the
past decade so this change is disheartening since it affects my current entry standing,” he said. “I apologise to my fans that were inconvenienced,
however, please know I am currently working
diligently with the proper authorities to regain
access next year for my UK tour.”
Tyson said he had a great deal of respect for the
UK’s laws and would continue taking the proper steps for re-entry. A spokesman for Harper Collins said the
publishers had been unaware of the law change,
which had forced the late change of location to
Paris.
Tyson was convicted in 1992 for the rape of a
teenage beauty queen, and served three years of a six-year sentence. He also has convictions for assault, cocaine
possession and driving under the influence. Under
the new immigration rules, any person who has
been sentenced to more than four years in
prison is barred from entering the country.
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