Mike Tyson sued for £1.5M over Rabona deal, denies breach
Mike Tyson is being sued for £1.5 million by the gambling brand Rabona for allegedly breaching a sponsorship contract. Tyson's team claims the contract was violated by the company's request to feature a 'giant talking pigeon' in promotional material.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the complexities of celebrity endorsement contracts and the potential for creative disagreements to lead to high-stakes litigation.
Mike Tyson and his wife, Lakiha Tyson, are embroiled in a £1.5 million High Court legal battle in London over claims that the former heavyweight boxing champion unlawfully withdrew from a lucrative marketing campaign after objecting to a promotional video featuring a giant talking pigeon. According to a report by The Independent, Medier Ltd, the company behind online gambling brand Rabona, is suing Tyson and his promotional business, Tyrannic, alleging breach of a sponsorship agreement signed in January 2024. Tyson and Tyrannic deny the allegations.The dispute centres on an agreement under which Tyson was to promote Rabona’s gaming services through live-streaming events and other promotional activities.
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