Entertainment · Celebrity · 18 hrs ago
Mike Tyson arrives in Istanbul for a project
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson arrived in Istanbul with his family on October 26.
He said he was happy to be in Türkiye and told reporters he follows football leagues in Brazil and Argentina, not Türkiye’s league.
Tyson is expected to appear as a guest in the Turkish series Tuzlu Kahve, playing a friend of a character portrayed by Buğra Gülsoy.
The visit is tied to a project, though further details about it were not given.
Tyson became the youngest heavyweight world champion at age 20 in 1986, after beating Trevor Berbick.
He later won titles from three major boxing organisations and has also appeared in film and television.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson arrived in Istanbul with his family for a project.
He told reporters he was happy to be in Türkiye and excited about the project.
Asked about Turkish football, Tyson said he follows the Brazilian and Argentine leagues.
Reports said Tyson is expected to appear as a guest actor in the series Tuzlu Kahve.
He answered questions at a private terminal at Istanbul Airport before leaving.
- Who
- Mike Tyson arrived with his family.
- What
- He came to Istanbul for a project. Reports said he would appear as a guest actor in Tuzlu Kahve.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Istanbul Airport, Türkiye.
- Why
- He came to Istanbul for a project; further details were not stated.
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Tyson arrived at Istanbul Airport with his family for a project.
He answered reporters’ questions at the airport, then thanked them and left.
- Arrival
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Purpose
- A project
- Travel companions
- His family
- Football leagues he follows
- Brazil and Argentina
- Reported television role
- Guest appearance in Tuzlu Kahve
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What people are saying
I only follow the Brazilian and Argentine leagues.
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