Mike Tyson’s tattoo, is taking on a life of its own. This famous boxer's facial tattoo is now considered a “hot new way to woo somebody,” according to the New York Post this morning. While most people, both men and women, are having the Tyson facial tattoo painted on temporarily, it is considered a real attention grabber for the single set.

This fighting icon’s facial art was put in the spotlight when tattoo artist Victor Whitmill sued Warner Brothers in April, for using his Tyson tattoo in “Hangover II.” The Maori tat was worn by Ed Helms in that movie. The movie, along with the publicity of the lawsuit, has made the boxer’s tattoo one of the most sought after in both temporary and permanent tattoos, Melinda Prom, a tattoo artist, tells the Post.

"It is the No. 1 requested design I get from men of all ages . . . and men definitely use it as a way to attract the opposite sex," says Prom. The temporary painted on version of the Tyson tattoo was seen Friday night at Coyote Ugly in the East Village, where there seemed to be no shortage of this newest trend. They were actually offering the boxer's inspired tattoo as a face stamp, at this club. Both men and women were sporting the Tyson tat.

Warner Bros. does not intend to make any use of the tattoo, which is allegedly infringing on the tattoo artist’s design. Before releasing the Hangover II on DVD, the artwork will be digitally altered on Ed Helm’s face. This was stated on the court documents submitted on Warner Bros. behalf in hopes of placating Whitmill.

U.S. District Court Judge Catherine D. Perry ruled that Hangover II could be released despite Whitman’s law suit, but she added that the copyright infringement case has a good chance of being ruled in Whitman’s favor when it is heard in court.

"We look forward to further vindicating our client's rights at trial in the near future, including a permanent injunction preventing further distribution of the movie," Whitmill's attorney Geoffrey Gerber said in his released statement back in May. The production company was hoping that the modifications made before the movie was released on DVD would help in avoiding a trial.

Mike Tyson, is not famous for his tattoo, but his legendary boxing skills that has earned him recognition as one of the most famous boxers of all time. Tyson started making history at the age of 20 when he became the youngest heavyweight champion, in 1986. He is being inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame today.

Reference: New York Post