Ringside Bonds

On July 12, 1988, during a press conference in New York, a moment of personal warmth unfolded as Mike Tyson kissed his wife, Robin Givens, while Donald Trump and Ruth Roper stood by, completing the group in the photograph.

The connection between Donald and Mike dates back to the 1980s when the former’s casinos hosted several of the latter’s heavyweight fights, thereby knitting a bond through business and mutual benefit. Their relationship was based on mutual respect and shared interests in the spectacle and business of boxing. Donald even often praised Mike’s prowess in the ring, and their collaboration brought significant attention and revenue to Atlantic City.