UK Immigration Decision Looms for Mike Tyson as Scottish MPs Raise Concerns

UK Home Secretary Jack Straw is under pressure to decide this week on whether to allow Mike Tyson to enter Britain for a scheduled fight in Scotland, amid criticism from Scottish parliamentarians. Tyson, with a rape conviction in 1992, has applied for permission to fight Lou Savarese in Scotland, with national football stadium Hampden and Celtic's Parkhead ground vying to host the event. Critics argue that allowing Tyson to promote his fight would be inappropriate given his history of violence against women and dubious character.

Key Takeaways:

• Scottish parliamentarians have lodged two motions, one from Labour and one from the SNP, criticizing the Home Secretary's potential decision to allow Mike Tyson to enter the UK for a fight in Scotland.
• The Labour MSP Hugh Henry has expressed concerns about Tyson's character and criminal record, urging the Scottish Football Association and Celtic football club to decline their facilities for the event.
• Tyson was granted special dispensation in January to fight Julius Francis in Manchester, but his application for a Scottish fight has sparked new controversy.
• The Home Secretary is under pressure to make a decision this week on Tyson's application.
• Sports Network, the company involved in organizing the fight, expects a decision shortly.
• The Labour MSP Hugh Henry has the backing of four other Labour MSPs in his critical motion.

Statistics:

• 1992: The year Mike Tyson was convicted of rape.
• January: The month Mike Tyson was granted special dispensation to fight Julius Francis in Manchester.
• 4: The number of Labour MSPs backing the critical motion against Tyson's fight in Scotland.

Sources:

• "Tyson fight plans spark row" - exact source not specified
• "Hugh Henry MSP" - exact source not specified (article mentions the source is the Scottish Parliament but does not specify the source material directly)
• "Mike Tyson Jacob" - exact source not specified