{
  "id": 14579233,
  "title": "Mike Tyson sued for £1.5M over Rabona deal, denies breach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mike-tyson-sued-for-1-5m-over-rabona-deal-denies-breach",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T17:41:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/mike-tyson-and-wife-lakiha-sued-in-1-5-million-high-court-battle-over-rabona-sponsorship-deal-after-alleged-refusal-to-film-giant-talking-pigeon-video-boxer-denies-breach-of-contract/articleshow/134948078.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Tyson and his wife, Lakiha Tyson, are involved in a £1.5 million legal dispute in London over alleged breach of a sponsorship agreement with online gambling brand Rabona. The company, Medier Ltd, claims Tyson and his promotional business, Tyrannic, failed to fulfill their obligations under the January 2024 contract. Tyson and Tyrannic deny the allegations.\n\nThe controversy centers on a proposed promotional video, \"Talking Pigeons,\" which Tyson's legal team argues was beyond the scope of the sponsorship contract. The contract allowed Tyson to promote Rabona's gaming services through live-streaming events and promotional activities, with a $2 million fee split into installments. Nearly $190,000 had been paid before their relationship ended.\n\nTyson's barrister, Amanda Hadkiss, contends that the requested performance surpassed the contract's limits and that Tyson was not obligated to participate in the \"Talking Pigeons\" concept. The defence maintains that Tyson and Tyrannic breached the agreement by terminating it without proper notice and by failing to participate in agreed live-streaming events. The High Court will consider both interpretations as the hearing continues.",
  "summary": "Mike Tyson and his wife, Lakiha, are facing a £1.5 million High Court legal battle over a Rabona sponsorship deal. The gambling company alleges Tyson breached his contract after withdrawing from a campaign involving a giant talking pigeon. Tyson and his promotional business, Tyrannic, deny breaching the agreement. The hearing is continuing in London.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}