How Tyson Defeated Rick Spain

BLTV Classic recaps Mike Tyson's Television debut against Ricky Spain. Spain looked the part but got annihilated.
#MikeTyson #Boxing

[@williambrackley604]

Love that Tyson after finishing, immediately goes over to his opponent and shows respect. You often saw him do that.

[@johnmc3862]

Except when he bit ears.

[@vanenmar7491]

@@johnmc3862 I was waiting for that haha

[@FanWiz07]

@@johnmc3862 he was almost another man there..and holyfield play dirty before mike bites his ear,so shut up if you know just that

[@bigstabby]

From what I've read he wrote in his book that it was to humiliate them further. It was a form of belittling them.

[@williambrackley604]

@@bigstabby Where did you read that. I call BS. Provide a source for that crap

[@fonzizib.2307]

“Fought 18 times in his first year as pro?” Wow!! Fighters these days rarely fight twice a year.

[@vonteflon]

Yep! But to qualify that, if each fight lasts on average less than 2-3 minutes and your opponents barely touch you, then you’re going to be able to recover quite quickly between bouts!

[@LordMalice6d9]

Gotten keep at that grind. Most people fighters inckuded do not have the discipline these days.

[@anteup75]

He barely fought and didn't have to recover

[@J4sse]

You're right but the competition is low. If it were elite level he wouldn't be active

[@josephuncangco2682]

Stop it. Everyone has an answer. So what? The bottom line is the game is way different now. Much weaker. All about money now. No one fights just for the passion and love of the sport.

[@tonyc7301]

Not only was Spain's record inflated from 1-0 to 7-0, dude finished his boxing career with a record of 2-23 and was knocked out 15 times.

[@primigenius623]

Ouch.

[@hotscum6970]

Brutal. Strange how that was a thing.

[@5xad0w]

@@hotscum6970 There is always money in inflating the record of someone else coming up in the ranks.

[@okene]

And he shot and killed a man(deservedly so)

[@RAPrimeYT]

2 wins and 23 losses?

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

His post fights are my favorite the way he breaks down the fight for you even at his young age seemed like he had over hundred years worth of experience. What a prodigy he was...

[@Devin.Kurant]

Mike was blessed to have a trainer like Cus D'Amato take him under his wing and mold him into the champion he is today. Without Cus's guidance Mike would've fizzled out as a brawler with no technical upbringing.

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

@@Devin.Kurant very TRUE.

[@backagain5216]

Good post Eric! He was wise beyond his years.

[@ajijic8767]

I noticed he was very friendly, polite and very well spoken in these earlier interviews. Like he came from a family who spoke this way. Cus and fam had enormous positive influence on his early years. Maybe that is Mikes true nature to some extent anyway to be nice. Even with his demons he admits to he is pretty nice fellow in his old age.

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

@@ajijic8767 he did loose just about everyone he loved...he was left with money grubbing demon's actually..so..

[@hendrikheemels8615]

What a talent he was, and he could express himself very well.

[@nickdibart]

I find him quite a fascinating person. As much as the money and fame went to his head, overall, he's very self-aware and owns his mistakes. He is open and honest about himself. That's more than I can say about most people these days.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Now we hear him clearly, Mike was right 👍

[@johnmc3862]

A confident extrovert lol.

[@nickdibart]

@@johnmc3862 very true. I've always been a modest individual and not a fan of people gloating about themselves (Tyson, Mayweather, etc) but I also have to admit, I've never been THAT dominant in anything, especially on a pro level. I can't tell you what they're saying is wrong, either, most of the time.

[@jamespong6588]

He was so articulate back then - it's kind of sad, you can discern the impact of getting hit in the head, he is still sharp but , you can tell sometimes he has that , "can't find the words" moments that are related to brain injury, I had the same for awhile after an accident

[@rreason9611]

One of the few fighters who truly adapted his fighting style to his body type and used the science of physics in short controlled precise bursts to maximize his already impressive power. Mike one of the best the gym ever produced.

[@Isreal_666]

D'amato* did that.

[@genox3636]

Same was said about Rocky Marciano.

[@rreason9611]

@@genox3636 True but fighters like Rocky Marciano and Sugar Ray Robinson are on a whole different level. Back then this kind of conditioning was the standard if you wanted to be great. It only became exceptional once boxing became arrogant, corrupt and soft.

[@genox3636]

@@rreason9611 so true.. any of these guys back then were cut from a different clothe. Makes me wonder sometimes how brutally tough all those guys were, but at the same time, exposed to so much less information, best strategies, etc.

[@thegreatbourne7889]

Exactly! I literally have never seen Tyson throw a single jab; its so crazy. Lol

[@torpedoboy4]

People may make fun of his voice, but Mike has always been articulate about fighting and fight strategy. Even at 19

[@Lasse3]

Making fun of someone's voice, is a dick-move Look at what they are saying, and what they are doing!

[@wilhelmhesse1348]

Cus had a camera crew record all of Tyson's early fights before he had TV coverage. That is what you call total confidence in your fighter!!!

[@heerkojohanneskooistra6708]

All but one.....

[@DaDominicanDawg]

@@heerkojohanneskooistra6708 Larry Sims

[@ordinarypete]

@@DaDominicanDawg what’s the story behind that? That’s the first I heard.

[@tevrien5844]

@@ordinarypete I watched a video on it, think Tyson got knocked down or something in that. He also went southpaw and Cus didn't like that.

[@Isreal_666]

@@tevrien5844 Yeah an out of shape 9 times KOed bum certainly knocked prime Tyson down.

[@blehblah3528]

He conducted himself which such poise and humility during that post fight interview. I always wonder what would've been if he had kept this type of mind frame throughout his entire boxing career.

[@alessandrolaserra2897]

He would had been goat, goat for real.

[@armyvet8279]

If Cus D'Amato had lived his whole career he would have.

[@MartyP-lr7vw]

@@armyvet8279 BDK ( Before Don King ) !

[@nzbradmorgan]

@@armyvet8279 imagine if Cus was 20-30 years younger when he met Mike. I'd like to think the trouble that followed Cus' passing would've never happened.

[@brianlindsay9838]

tyson had a hard life this made him the man he was i don't think i would want to change him he would not be the same man he was to be the beast you must be part animal yourself

[@leelay41]

Mike Tyson is probably one of the most captivating human beings of today's modern Era. Cus D'Amato raised a champion. He made Mike utilize every strategy with his lack of length and height through countless repetition of power shots in distance for his student to strike. His style was so beautifully perfect for the Era he came up in to take over the typical size dominant driven sport. (Bigger and taller typically dominated boxing) ;). I just wish Cus would have been there to mentor Mike through the bananas of what would become with Don King. I regard Mike Tyson as one of the greatest to ever lace them up and box. But if Cus had 2 more decades with Mike... Imagine!

[@Paulco67]

Cus was also kinda short and an eye injury ended his career. Their relationship was exceptionally special.

[@lucaguastella5852]

Indeed man, indeed

[@clairecelestin8437]

I often mourn that as well. Not just for Tyson's boxing career, but as a human being, I wish Cus had been there to be a father figure for Tyson a bit longer.

[@darrenjpeters]

The right bang to the left short ribs followed by the uppercut with the same hand while they were covering up for the left has to be his signature move. So beautiful to watch him fold them over into that uppercut....

[@faiq757]

Only 2 more years, Mike would've come of age and Don would'nt have gotten the opportunity. And Rooney would've taken over from there, Lot of its and wouldves and Tyson is still a legend.

[@jerrygee5657]

Dominant, yet humble. Realized he was still learning. Mad respect.

[@srinivaspillai4622]

If you see clearly he was a dangerous boxer but there was an element of humanity also then as we see today the humble giant of a boxer.

[@Markbell73]

I believe to this day. Tyson has never forgotten where he came from. And what it took to get what he has, or had.

[@ItsokayMovement]

I agree a lot of people hype up the middle section the one that hangs on to the elements that wanted to drag him down and that turned him for a second but correct he has the developed mentality and emotional sympathy and politeness and nurturing from both points in his life one is just more grateful and thankful that he's here in the moment the past the whispers of who he developed into and that is somebody who I admire! "iam"TIMMYItsokay 💕

[@MrSinister718]

So true. Ricky Spanish was one of the greats.

[@Toven_WaveWatcherFi]

Where did you saw that lmfao, he was cocky asf. But oh well, he was allowed to be.

[@onegaisti]

According to :21, this guy hits pretty hard for a 5’1 1/2” fighter

[@peterpiper831]

Saw that.

[@aydindamood9413]

if you didn't see him and just heard him... maybe you could believe he was 5'1

[@atwellspencer9787]

5'11 1/2 not 5'1

[@wittyjoker4631]

@@atwellspencer9787 some one is a but slow on the uptake it seems. The video claimed dim to be 5'1"

[@joeridestrijcker445]

1:10 'televison' is also funny

[@AmiHoss66]

Tyson is so articulate intelligent and charismatic here even at only 19

[@beastdawgx2747]

Money wise, no

[@robiulahmed]

@@beastdawgx2747 He's a fighter, not an economist. These days, it seems he doesn't even care that much that he's not massively wealthy, even though he's still a millionaire after being broke before. There are people that will never make a million dollars in their life, and Tyson has done it a bunch of times. While we're at it, we may as well say Bezos is a crap fighter and Musk is fat.

[@fredachildiev]

There have been quite a number of great heavyweights over the past century, but only a few, that make your heart tremble. Great Mike Tyson is onе of them. What a talent!

[@richardcliche7290]

And what an incredibly evolved person.

[@dexterdrax]

His wisdom for someone so young and his ability to articulate exactly what he wants to say is way underrated...

[@NakedSnake85]

Hard to believe he was only 19 here. One of the best to ever do it.

[@bettydamnboop3030]

I will always be a fan of Mike Tyson. He’s always been upfront and honest about his life . True legend.

[@stephengrigg5988]

0:19 They did him dirty saying he was only 5'1 lol

[@paulvsmith]

Just noticed that. He wasn't the biggest heavyweight but that's ridiculous! Presume it should be five eleven and a half.

[@marcusmulethaler5367]

Yo deadass thats the first thing I noticed lol i was like no way hes that short.

[@AKmohanrajj1]

I loved How Tyson Gave His Respect To His Opponent After Knocking him 2nd Time, He is one of a kind ❤️🙏

[@johnroberts9160]

Well done Mike, you are a superstar! You deserve respect & impressed a lot of people. One of the all time best. Thank you.

[@colderbeer]

Get a pair of glasses......he beat a bum.

[@nightcrawler2717]

@@colderbeer 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@GazerPlur420]

@@colderbeer The bait is weak in this one.

[@joeyogurt7356]

I can't get enough of Mikey, so fun to watch.

[@edwarddiogu6377]

Tyson was both a demon and an angel

[@randyscrafts8575]

Love watching Tyson take everyone apart. Just a machine. 👍👍 For Mike.

[@UBZUKki]

Amazing...From the bell,Tysons first three punch attempts......pure 🔥

[@MoparStephen]

I was lucky - my grandfather (born 1917), my dad (born 52), and I got to watch Mike Tyson's career. I remember dad & I watching his fights and recording them on VHS. Next day, packing up the VCR and watching them again with his dad. You could hear his punches if just listening to the fight on the radio. BANG - another fight done in minutes. One of the things we all loved, was every time Mike put someone down, he was so quick to run over and hope they were OK and not really hurt. Gentle giant - he dedicated so much time to helping little pigeons. Best HW fighter of all times IMHO and he even went on to solve mysteries with a pigeon!

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

❤❤

[@Blackgodamen26]

In my betting days couldn't get anyone to bet against Iron Mike who said he wouldn't win 1 belt let alone 3 or more. Salute to Tyson even now.

[@AlexandrePereira-gp4xm]

Love your videos man. Thanks for the awesome quality. Would love to see a full documentary of Mike's Career made by you.

[@biojockey]

Pound for pound the GOAT. Devastating one punch knock out power delivered with surgical precision by either hand. His mastery of the peek-a-boo style made him near impossible to hit when he was in his prime. Could switch from defense to offense in the blink of an eye. And astonishingly advanced ring IQ for a teenager! Quite simply the most complete boxer to ever lace em up!!

[@frankygagliatdi]

Tyson in his prime could destroy anyone on any given day.

[@stevied9082]

"Sounds like you're getting your best work in the gym" That quote is actually deep.

[@ryanscarrmusic2329]

its not a quote

[@stevied9082]

@@ryanscarrmusic2329 ..... ok Cory the Correction Officer, here's one for you: "it's"... not, its not a quote.

[@scpk2246]

Hi BLTV, kudos to your channel - what a history!!

[@tcooch07]

Awesome video. Love the use of the battlefield theme song in the background. So much nostalgia on multiple fronts haha

[@9426585]

The very first thing that drew my attention were those smaller gloves. My goodness, those punches had to hurt. Iron Mike, an absolute beast and an all-time legend.

[@toddpowell6555]

Watching these old fights today, I realize I REALLY didn't appreciate Tyson's talent and ability back in the day. I knew he was a beast... but still... I had no idea. He's like the Barry Sanders of boxing.

[@mrgeorge6497]

Tyson highlights never get old 💪

[@Woods_4k]

plz keep this work my man!!! u doing a good job

[@princequestly2218]

What a fighting machine and a great sportsman he went right over and made sure the man was ok.

[@spikenomoon]

I thought Mike was an out of control bully. Fact is after every fight every violent knock out he like turned a switch off and went to check his victim was like guilt and empathy started flowing through him. My favorite boxer ever. Love his podcast.

[@TheRatedOniChannel]

He was a fighter, not an assassin on the loose like many wanted to paint him, once the bell rang he was full throttle, once the match was done he went to check on his opponent to see if they were okay; also, his post-fight interviews are so amazing since he is so humble when is needed, but if his opponent trash talked or mocked him, he knew how to fight back.

[@TheBrister]

Love the quality Tyson content. Subscribed 🥊

[@DanielWebb-jn8ku]

Great content man look forward to seeing more!

[@TurdFurgeson571]

18 fights in a year. You don't hear about many American fighters working that hard. That is a hell of a pace to maintain and is a good way to get hurt, but clearly, for Mike, it paid off. What saved him is his deceptive defensive style. It looks offensive, but it's really just an active defense. Always moving, striking only from well-practiced foot positions. You don't get that from fighting only twice a year I guess. You gotta put in your time on the canvas.

[@nikolailic431]

Fought 18 journeymen, Tyson had a tougher sparring sessions than these fights. Imagine that in 70s era Ali fought Frazier, Norton and Foreman in a couple of months period. That was insane...

[@TurdFurgeson571]

@@nikolailic431 Yeah I don't think anyone is putting in that kind of work these days. I mean, the sanctioning bodies have taken measures to protect fighters too, so it's not necessarily that modern fighters have less heart. It's still wild to think about how people used to get down with heavy hitters back to back.

[@necromia7490]

Just look at his movement. His punches. It doesn't take much experience to realize how insanely skilled he is.

[@The_GOAT____]

I love your vids pls upload again!

[@stillshot2]

These videos are very well put together

[@jeremyleidy5566]

i truly believe if cus would have been around for his whole career that we could be talking about tyson as the greatest ever

[@chargerfan2]

He was still great, but never the same after him and Kevin Rooney parted ways. Don King ruined him.

[@attrition71]

He is the greatest ever

[@cjpatz]

Not only was he fun to watch, it was an inspiring story of a little man in the land of giants, and destroying them.

[@johnny5805]

So eloquent and well spoken.

[@deepoceanbluesky8706]

The whole world loves Iron Mike.. I'm so glad to be part of it.. Thank you Sir..

[@franciscoantoniobraga3308]

No planeta terra nunca mais haverâ um fenômeno igual Michael Tyson

[@DarrellC.]

Did that first fight on ESPN really show Mike Tyson’s height as 5’ 1 1/2”?!?!

[@SotoAdvert]

Hehe yes

[@Bangerzz421]

Umm lol

[@Bangerzz421]

So I’m guess cus is like 4’10” lol

[@shirvy]

I love what you guys are doing 🙏🙏🙏 your content is incredible!!! Keep up the great work!! And on another note, Tyson was a completely different person back then, wow!! I never saw these clips before 💯💯💯

[@jimisi7424]

That was very well made! A well deserved describe.

[@ncertwordbyword4907]

Showing humanity is the best thing in all events। Tyson was a good man except some controversies।

[@dudefromtexas425]

He's human everyone makes mistakes

[@phlontstu]

was? he ain't dead

[@Jale299]

@@phlontstu lmao ikr

[@joebuck4496]

It seems to me like he a decent guy before Cus died, then was a violent train wreck for a LOOONG time…and somewhere he exercised his demons and seems cool again.

[@dudefromtexas425]

@@joebuck4496 the weed and mushrooms helped too but you are right it's good to see a super laid-back Mike Tyson I wouldn't want to cross paths with the bad one even if he was 90 lol

[@19kwonhenry78]

His footwork during is fights was unmatched. I have yet to find someone to successfully mimic his style

[@johnlozano384]

You are right about his footwork, if he would have kept that same fighting style throughout his whole career he would have been even greater, older boxers eventually slow down but Iron Mike may have been able retire undefeated if he hadn't changed his great footwork and defensive movement to go along with that great punching power.

[@travzimmerman1340]

@@johnlozano384 As long as he never stepped up competition he would've retired undefeated.

[@markmorris76]

Look at Rocky Marciano fights. Exact same style.

[@chuckf6163]

Love those days, watching Mike was a new adventure every time.

[@davidantiwan930]

Mike’s postfighte interviews when he was younger were brilliant he was so mature and so focused Man if you would’ve stayed with his original trainers He would not have had all that turbulence in his life. But now he’s back to being super humble and smart God bless him

[@savaiancovschi5139]

В то время Майк был непобедим , красавчик!

[@philippederosierjr.2319]

Tyson was very articulate

[@anthonyd8997]

💯

[@joseph3036]

So was Ali, until...

[@Paulco67]

Mike was very street wise and having Cus in his corner smartened him up!

[@foejr94]

Your channel is awesome man 👏

[@stuckinpodunk]

Your videos are too notch and movie production quality. I'd love to see this series on Mike compiled into a full length documentary! Thanks for the hard work you put into these quality mini docs

[@r1rhp]

Imma need the outro song

[@kalyanapriyawickramapala9059]

Tyson is the boxer.

[@gregorymuse908]

I just love my Tyson.he has style and class.especially when he goes and check on his opponent after destroying them.that displays class.i love that.thats why he is the greatest.

[@pil3driverwaltz164]

Great video production

[@meetupspeakup4161]

I was always amused by Mike Tyson boxing generosity Tyson would KO his opponent them go over and help his opponent up. 😂🤣🤣

[@MisterVolts]

It's called "good sportsmanship", something which seems to be lacking in 21st century sports.

[@meandab]

Yup true sportsman.

[@simonleviev6086]

@@MisterVolts tyson once said he did that, to humiliate his opponents and push his ego

[@jeffersonthomas1269]

Five foot one and a half inches is not the correct height for Iron Mike, Mike is 5'11" or so.

[@mr.t658]

@@jahjawesome5615 hbo measured him and they said he was exactly 5 11 and a half

[@DaDominicanDawg]

@@mr.t658 with the flat top probably

[@Cincinnatus1869]

no he isn't. I've met him at a casino and he's na good 3 inches shorter than I am. In 6 feet even

[@Isreal_666]

He is 5.8 period.

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

There are so many what ifs in sports but if Mike Tyson kept this same discipline and mindset will always be number one to me.

[@roastedtoast9337]

The bfv music in the background is what does it for me 🧡🧡

[@joerivandeweyer3056]

Mike fought ten times a month sometimes even more nowadays the likes of Fury need half a year to recuperate

[@powerglory736]

not 10x a month, 3 or 4 at times, around 17 per year at peak

[@Isreal_666]

It was 10 times a day bro ikr

[@joerivandeweyer3056]

@@powerglory736 there was a periode where his sparring gave him better opponents than official bouts so yeah . 10 rounds with mccall on a biweekly basis is harder work than a title match against bum wilder xp

[@almightyweebu2581]

Bro you sound like a casual, yeah Mike fought a lot early in his career but as the more rounds were added he fought a lot less a 4 or 6rd fight is completely different from a 12 rd fight

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

Guys do that when they are padding their record with trash like Rick Spain

[@williamlewis7243]

At his prime Tyson could beat anyone ever. Ali Liston foreman Marciano . Best of all time

[@pens8766]

Evander holyfield gave him a boxing lesson twice. Mike ducked the real deal for years but in the end he could not escape those ass whooping. Greatest of all time my ass!

[@Rathore12438]

@@pens8766 Bullshit....Holyfield was a coward who played foul using his head butt and low blows and thts not an allegation but a truth that can be seen on video tapes....He didn't fight prime Tyson....Tyson after Jail term was a mere shadow of his former self who relied very little on head movement and angles but only on brute force...Tyson also had his boxing stamina diminished later on as he could box to his optimum up to 3-4 rounds ..

[@Rathore12438]

@@pens8766 Bullshit....Holyfield was a coward who played foul using his head butt and low blows and thts not an allegation but a truth that can be seen on video tapes....He didn't fight prime Tyson....Tyson after Jail term was a mere shadow of his former self who relied very little on head movement and angles but only on brute force...Tyson also had his boxing stamina diminished later on as he could box to his optimum up to 3-4 rounds ..

[@williamlewis7243]

He was way past his prime fighting holyfield. Fact . Known

[@glenbateman5960]

Tyson wasn't just strong and quick, he knew how to throw a punch, and that's what really made all the difference.

[@ewilliams19]

Great content!!!!

[@philiplevins6702]

love your channel brother...quality/ / / / ☘

[@StephenDoty84]

I remember the first time I heard about Tyson when I was in school in '85. Some kid said have you heard about that new boxer, "All he knows is boxing. He's been doing it since age 12. He never did anything else." That got my interest. Same feeling when I first heard about Bobby Fischer... "All he does is play chess. That's all he's every done and all he wants to do." That sparks the interest. Same went for hearing about Tiger Woods. All three rank at or near the top of their field in retrospect too. The specialists.

[@gregorychew3560]

I’m glad he got his life together. I like his show and I’m happy for his late success and good humor about his insane life.

[@bif24701]

I appreciate how Tyson was very concerned and great full to his foes after fights in his early days.

[@evilelf5967]

mike in his day was a wrecking ball ....very destructive..he'll never be forgotten thats for sure.

[@carlito3859]

Great channel

[@cougarfighting]

Look at the glove size!. They look so powerful and the snap behind them so beautiful.

[@LEOFADS]

Great video

[@HerkJackson-el5hv]

The work ethic of Tyson is insane. Highly respected.

[@thompsonj9970]

oh shyt!!!…19 yr old tyson…he is improving…and damn sure IMPROVED…i enjoy catching these old clips bc was not into the boxing we around same age give or take but tho heard knew of i did not get to see until now💕

[@0thers1d3]

He was so proper!! It's crazy how overlooked that aspect of him was!!!

[@matthewsmet4686]

So odd to see Iron Mike in white trunks. Thanks for the upload!

[@byza101]

Young Tyson was something to behold wasn’t he, wow.

[@mars27970]

Among many attributes of Iron Mike, another one to point out is his maturity of speaking facts as a matter of fact! Very intelligent in his views regarding his boxing career and how it was unfolding. What a freak!

[@goooch888]

Going to be a long time before anyone will be as good as Tyson.

[@shernickmarius2950]

Amazing

[@popcorninu]

amazing

[@syrthdr09sybr34]

Young Mike always seemed so polite and well spoken.

[@JaySamurai79]

I'm glad we had a mike tyson in the history of boxing

[@robertsterio4928]

Interesting video, I'm a big boxing fan especially Mike Tyson yet I never knew Ricky Spain had a false record.

[@ionitaalexandru7342]

you can feel that power from the nose exhale to the sound of the punches. brutal!

[@WontonDestruction]

Lol, love that you used the battlefield 1942 theme song at 2:00 🤣

[@danielmestas7767]

Incredible talent!

[@oliverheidelberg]

Tyson will always be a legend

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Tyson, the speed of a middleweight and power of a heavyweight. He was the perfect storm, storming the heavyweight division with noting no one has seen, nor has seen since. ☝️😎

[@CHUNKYNUGGET666]

He’ll live forever!

[@carlosubakx379]

Legend for sure

[@DcMindset]

MAN CAN YOU IMAGINE SEEING A TYSON FIGHT 18 TIMES IN 1 YEAR?!!! Your favorite or likeable fighter period even half of that times a year but Mike??? I WISH!