US boxing star Mike Tyson was denied entry into Chile Thursday.

Iron Mike landed at Santiago’s airport this morning, but failed to comply with the authorities’ requirements due to his criminal record.

The Police of Investigations (PDI) is sending him back to US territory tonight.

Chilean immigration law allows PDI to deny entry into the country to any foreigner with a criminal record or sentences in their nation of origin.

In Tyson’s case, he was sentenced to six years of prison in the 1990s because of rape. He has also been convicted of cocaine possesion, among other felonies.

His trip to Chile included a hosting gig at the “Space Awards” in a hotel in Vitacura, one of the country’s richest, most expensive boroughs.

Tyson, who has never been to Chile, almost visited the country in 2016 when he was going to host the “Undisputed Truth” play, which was later taken to Broadway. Just a few days before that trip, Mr Tyson cancelled his presentation.

The same play was taken to other American countries, with successful runs in Buenos Aires and Punta del Este.