Unlucky videographer Tony Echevarria might have found himself on the wrong end of an almighty asswhoopin’ from mad Mike Tyson yesterday.

But it could mean the streets, or at least LAX airport, will be a much safer place if the former world heavyweight champ gets banged up for his dirty deed.

Law chiefs in Arizona are currently looking into whether Tyson has breached probation conditions imposed on him in relation to a previous court case.

If he has done wrong, then – according to TMZ sources – he could get 5 years in the slammer.

Meanwhile, battered and bruised pap Tony is recovering from his harrowing ordeal.

Thankful though both his ears are still firmly affixed to his head.

Here are the first pictures of Mike Tyson in the back of an LAPD squad car after an alleged assault on a paparazzi at LAX tonight. According to published reports, Tyson whacked the photographer at the United Airlines terminal and was arrested shortly after. The lensman was taken to hospital with head injuries.

See more pictures of Mike Tyson in the picture gallery below…