Black America pageant, in an Indianapolis, Indiana, hotel room. At a time when the issue of date rape was entering the country’s consciousness, Tyson’s attack became a national sensation. Tyson, who had lost his heavyweight title in February 1990 to James “Buster” Douglas, was preparing for a chance to win it back later in the year. However, Tyson’s behavior had become increasingly erratic. His marriage to Robin Givens had fallen apart amid accusations of domestic violence. Furthermore, there were multiple reports that Tyson was known for unwanted, crude, and sometimes violent advances toward women wherever he went. Tyson attended the Miss Black America pageant in Indianapolis to lend his celebrity to the event. At a photo opportunity with