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Mike Tyson jailed on drug charges Mike Tyson jailed on drug charges
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Ex-boxer Mike Tyson has been sentenced to 24 hours in jail and 360 hours of community service for drug possession and driving under the influence.Ex-boxer Mike Tyson has been sentenced to 24 hours in jail and 360 hours of community service for drug possession and driving under the influence.
The former heavyweight champion also received three years' probation after being caught driving in possession of cocaine, having also used marijuana.The former heavyweight champion also received three years' probation after being caught driving in possession of cocaine, having also used marijuana.
US prosecutors had recommended a one-year prison sentence on the grounds that Tyson was a multiple offender.US prosecutors had recommended a one-year prison sentence on the grounds that Tyson was a multiple offender.
But the judge praised him for seeking help for his drug addiction. But the Arizona judge praised him for seeking help for his drug addiction.
Tyson was caught by police driving erratically leaving a nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona, in December 2006.
During a roadside search they found three bags of cocaine and he later admitted to having used marijuana that day along with an anti-depressant.
'Impressed'
But at the plea hearing in September his lawyer said Tyson had sought rehabilitation treatment and had been clean for months.
On Monday, the judge at Maricopa County Superior Court, Helene Abrams, told Tyson she was "impressed" that he was seeking help.
"You worked to address your addiction and self-destructive behaviour," Ms Abrams said.
In 1986 Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, aged 20.
In 2003 he declared bankruptcy, having squandered an estimated fortune of $300m (£146m). He retired from boxing in 2005.