Tyson’s Plans Muddled

Thu., March 23, 1995

Associated Press

Mike Tyson’s spiritual adviser plans to hold an Islamic prayer service just after the former heavyweight champion is released from prison Saturday.

But like the details surrounding every other aspect Tyson’s release, the specifics of the service have not been determined. Neither has the exact time of his release, nor where he will go once he is out.

The Rev. Charles Williams, president of the Indiana Black Expo, and several of Tyson’s boxing associates say that after he is released, Tyson will be driven to Indianapolis International Airport and fly home to Ohio.

But there will be a brief stop if Tyson’s spiritual adviser, Muhammad Siddeeq, follows through on his plan to hold a prayer service outside the prison walls with several high-profile Muslims.

Siddeeq said he is expecting boxing great Muhammad Ali.

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