Mike Tyson supports Donald Trump's campaign for president

Donald Trump, Mike Tyon and Fred Trump during Mike Tyson Press Conference - July 26, 1988 at Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage) Donald Trump, Mike Tyon and Fred Trump during Mike Tyson Press Conference - July 26, 1988 at Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/WireImage) Photo: Ron Galella, Getty Images Photo: Ron Galella, Getty Images Image 1 of / 102 Caption Close Mike Tyson supports Donald Trump's campaign for president 1 / 102 Back to Gallery

Donald Trump now has a former boxing champ in his corner.

Ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson told the Huffington Post that he likes Trump’s corporate background, and believes that’s what the country needs in the next president.

"Let's try something new. Let's run America like a business, where no colors matter. Whoever can do the job, gets the job," Tyson told HuffPost Live, while promoting his Cartoon Network show “Mike Tyson Mysteries.”

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He endorsed Trump in spite of the real estate mogul’s brash behavior and sometimes inflammatory remarks. Tyson called Trump’s comments “crude” but doesn’t believe he’s actually racist toward Latinos.

A couple of other stars like quarterback Tom Brady and actor Anthony Mackie have generated press for apparent Trump endorsements. Those celebrities both then backed down on their support, claiming it was a joke. Which, OK, they probably were not completely serious. But Tyson remains steadfast in his support.

Said the former boxer: “I would [endorse him], yeah, I like Trump.”

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Trump and Tyson go way back. The Republican candidate attended matches between “Iron Mike” and his rivals during the controversial boxer’s heyday in the late 1980s and 1990s.

See the gallery above for historic photos of Trump and Tyson together.