Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was reportedly collared by authorities early yesterday morning after allegedly nearly driving into a police cruiser in Arizona. When pulled over and questioned, "Iron Mike" was found by police to be in possession of three bags of what he has, according to official documents, admitted was cocaine. The ex-fighter was also charged with driving under the influence. Stay tuned for more as this story develops.

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