Source: shanghaidaily
by Winny Wang
Mike Tyson, the former World Heavyweight
Champion, arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport this
morning, for a three-day visit in the city.
A large crowd greeted Tyson at the airport when he arrived,
however, he was quickly whisked off to Jinjiang Hotel on No.59, Maoming
Road S., one of the city's most historic hotels and an appointed venue
hosting top officials from home and abroad.
Invited by Greg Lites, one of his friends, Tyson is set to cut the ribbon for a
new night club called Snatch later today. The club is holding a contest to win an exclusive picture with Mike Tyson here. Guests may also be treated with a live show
starring Tyson after the ceremony.
He will travel to Luodian tomorrow for a golf charity event.
Saturday, Tyson will hold a talk with abbot of the Jing'an Temple,
a famous Buddhist temple and scenic site in Shanghai, before his
departure.
Mike Tyson, known as "Iron Mike," was born in New York City on June
30, 1966. He defeated a series of opponents in 1980s and added WBC, WBA
and IBF heavyweight titles on his belt to become the undisputed
heavyweight champion of the world.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2006: (CHINA OUT) Mike Tyson arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 30, 2006 in Shanghai, China. Tyson is expected to attend various events in Shanghai over the next 3 days. (Photo by Wu Jun)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2006: (CHINA OUT) Mike Tyson arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 30, 2006 in Shanghai, China. Tyson is expected to attend various events in Shanghai over the next 3 days. (Photo by Wu Jun)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2006: (CHINA OUT) Mike Tyson arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 30, 2006 in Shanghai, China. Tyson is expected to attend various events in Shanghai over the next 3 days. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 30, 2006: (CHINA OUT) Mike Tyson arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 30, 2006 in Shanghai, China. Tyson is expected to attend various events in Shanghai over the next 3 days. (Photo by Wu Jun)
Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson arrives at the Pudong International airport in Shanghai, March 30, 2006. Tyson has arrived in Shanghai for a business trip and will stay in the city for three days.
Former boxing World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson arrives at the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China, Thursday March 30, 2006. Tyson is on a three-day visit to the Chinese financial city.
Shanghai, east China, Thursday, March 30, 2006. Tyson would open a new night club, play golf in a charity event and visit a famous Buddhist temple during his three-day visit, a local report said. (Xinhua, Fan Jun)
Mike Tyson poses during the opening ceremony of a nightclub in Shanghai March 30, 2006. Tyson is on a three day visit to Shanghai.
