Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Trump Praises Mike Tyson at Syracuse Rally for Blakeman
Donald Trump held a rally in Syracuse, New York, to support Bruce Blakeman.
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson joined him on stage.
Trump remembered how intimidating Tyson was when he boxed.
He joked that he would never fight Tyson.
Trump also joked that Tyson could help protect Blakeman.
Tyson said he was happy to be with Trump.
Tyson won 50 professional fights before retiring in 2005.
The rally was part of Blakeman’s campaign against Governor Kathy Hochul.
Donald Trump brought Mike Tyson on stage at a Syracuse rally supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
Trump recalled Tyson’s fearsome reputation in his prime and said he would never fight him.
Trump joked that Tyson could provide protection for Blakeman, who is challenging Governor Kathy Hochul.
Tyson voiced support for Trump, saying he was happy to be there with the president.
The article says Tyson retired in 2005 with 50 professional victories, including 44 knockouts.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Mike Tyson, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman.
- What
- Trump praised Tyson’s boxing reputation and joked about his fearsome presence at a rally supporting Blakeman.
- When
- The article does not specify the date of the rally.
- Where
- Syracuse, New York.
- Why
- Trump was campaigning in support of Blakeman, who is seeking to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Event
- Trump campaign rally featuring Mike Tyson
- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Candidate supported
- Bruce Blakeman, Republican gubernatorial candidate
- Governor challenged
- Kathy Hochul
- Tyson's professional victories
- 50, including 44 by knockout
- Tyson's retirement
- 2005