"He Made Me Cry!" Joe Egan Reflects on Sparring a 17-Year-Old Mike Tyson

[@PaulBaksy]

This is why mike tyson to this day respects big joe,total gent

[@bibekjung7404]

KAVER GOD ALMIGHTY creator of all SOULS❤😊

[@marvinhunt8276]

In Mikes prime, if you didn't respect him before the fight you sure as hell did after.

[@1247.cccccc]

TO THIS DAY!

[@michaelgibbons6273]

He didn't respect him! He just used his as his bitch!

[@markozbunjol625]

@@kirks.1854 lol stop it hater. you are delusional. rigged hahaha, consoiracy< theorist

[@Raughwe]

The Irishman are so incredibly kind and are natural story tellers. And their cadence is like a poetry. The paralanguage, they invented it. It's impossible not to love them. Egan is like the epitome.

[@JokersNtheOddball]

How do u feel about Irish American descendants who think they are fighters

[@Raughwe]

@@JokersNtheOddball I think it's hit or miss. Some are extremely keen, not all. I would say their biology is more tailored to music (and maybe a taste of drink) than fighting. I think almost all Irishmen are frustrated musicians. Like a labrador takes to the water. Many are very tough, but some have no draw to that. I'm only half, so what the hell do I know!

[@malarki5]

So true!

[@Jawa50-n2y]

Like hobbits 😂

[@dannyd96]

His words really paint a picture in your mind. The story comes to life.

[@vantheman1238]

Joe Egan comes across so well. Good bloke.

[@marvinhunt8276]

I learned a new word. "Bloke." Yes he is a good bloke.

[@elmalloc]

agreed

[@nogglebeak]

he's very soft spoken for a man that size, and there's even points in there where the shadow falls just right upon his face where he actually likes like mike. maybe mike sculpted a semi-portrait?

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Never saw this guy before, he's got an awesome disposition, character and class

[@jimmynich4791]

He is, I remember watching an interview with him, I think the interviewer was Bernard O'Mahonney, anyway Joe was talking about how he lost his pub and down on his luck did some things he shouldn't have and ended up doing some time, then he got upset and said that it upset his parents him going to prison and how low he felt. He was just so honest and showed such humility when quite often you'll hear big tough guys brag about going to jail, for him it wasn't anything to be proud of, gotta respect a guy like that.

[@22CONSERVATIVEFELON]

Yes I sensed his aura. I myself served over twenty years in prison, served 17 years straight. If someone brags about that they are a fool. I have used the experience to persuade lost, addicted and troubled youth from making the same bad decisions @@jimmynich4791

[@festihead]

@@jimmynich4791 its called 'old skool' where people respect each other, know when they're beaten and can respect their winner! Strength comes from the mind and this lad shows it off really well for us older generation of fighters!

[@jimmynich4791]

@@festihead It's a shame more people don't have the 'old skool' mentality.

[@mr.palmer6778]

@@jimmynich4791 We do, just so happens we're old men. And you don't see it because we don't internet much.,

[@Pulsonar]

What a guy, looks like he’d knock your lights out if you look at him wrong, but he’s very nice and humble heart of gold material.

[@tedjohansen1634]

The way Mike's eyes light up in interviews when Joe is mentioned etc... always brings a smile to my face. ;)

[@shanetaylor761]

Yeah it kinda comes across the second you hear him speak.

[@IronMike_Tython]

Time humbles us all (reprise)

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

I’ve known several men with a similar affect and they all secretly possessed tempers which engaged at the flick of a switch when a slight against them is perceived and diffusing any situation with that degree of temperament is no given.

[@rabbits77]

What a refreshing guy ,and don't even try to act tough ,they the ones

[@borgullet3376]

That's gotta be the best Mike story I ever heard... GOD Bless you Joe.

[@qdontae6]

Right I love stories like this before the drug and prostitute stories..just straight boxing from a young focused innocent (in mikes standards) Tyson

[@brentfaulkner1980]

Way to let that man talk and express his full thoughts and stories. Good job on not interrupting.

[@Scudzzorz15]

This needs to have more upvotes. The interviewer let him cook.

[@Luis_Ah_Hoy_Jr]

Tbf, Egan's way of telling stories is so captivating that any interviewer wouldn't want him to stop talking.

[@SATANS__DAD]

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[@bluecheese4877]

Surprisingly eloquent for a guy who said he wouldn’t have done well at school.

[@LifeSlushie]

He would have been fine. Isn’t it charming how society writes off children based on their circumstances.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

He’s the antithesis of eloquence and you’ll find that he tellingly said : “I didn’t do good in school.”

[@harshbutfair8993]

@Virvum_Juggernaut Eloquence isn't just about your education or even the grammar that you use, it's also about the heart, sincerity and intent the words are trying to convey, in that, Joe Egan comes across very eloquent for me.

[@keenannorris3309]

@@harshbutfair8993 Well said.-- From a Professor of English

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@harshbutfair8993 Eloquence (n) : is the attempt to get a set of ideas into the mind of another through persuasive, articulate, elegant means, such as using clear expression and verbal charm. When something is beautifully and perfectly spoken or written, it’s described as eloquent. Hence, my description of him as ineloquent is accurate. Edit : I never stated that an education is necessary for eloquence.

[@RivalAudioTTV]

Cus raised him right, and Joe is a legend.

[@liftme225]

Mike Tyson is just a man on top of the mountain alone. The more i read or hear about Tyson the more i respect this man.

[@frostymugger95]

He's quite literally a boxing historian.

[@Venserql]

I guess you haven't read about his rape conviction.

[@303machine]

@@Venserql I guess you haven't heard about false accusations.

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Venserql A very dark-minded Tyson at the time had just lost his mentor / father figure and Robin Givens had just divorce him.That lying trollop originally set him up for a significant payday and went up to his room and invited herself inside … all under her own steam and of her own volition. She easily manipulated the drunk Tyson into sex it and the remainder of her insidious plan was all down hill from there.

[@Thereallevan]

​@@303machine doing three year ain't false. And if you read his bio he never said he didn't do it.

[@flangmasterj]

I could listen to this man talk for hours.

[@Art-gq7ul]

I’m glad to have heard this story!!

[@AthelstanEngland]

Same

[@drunkinmaster1]

Mike has been knocking out full grown men in the gym even when he was 14 years old.

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

And will still be doing it well into his 90's😅

[@Pootie_Tang]

@@MeLoNHeAd00 bless him, but I hope he'll have a peaceful oldness to himself

[@Beast_Mode00]

In the ring and in the streets

[@yggdrasild755]

he was on roids

[@driessen16]

@@yggdrasild755no he was not. He has the Congo genes. The guy was build like a tank when he met Cus and Cus didn’t even believe he was 13. He had to proof it with his birth certificate.

[@Hb-2495]

Mike Tyson is who every man wished they were, and what all men feared.

[@trn8061]

Mike is a gentleman and a scholar of boxing. So intellectually underestimated.

[@RodmanTackleAdvisor]

If you can find it, look up his interviews on boxing history. He's a walking computer on every aspect of the sport.

[@EmRozey123]

He Resembles Mike! lol

[@kashaid]

Its funny how as they age joe and mike have started to look like each other

[@frank_e_stein]

….. hole e shit, they do!

[@Knockout_KINGZ]

@@BloodSweatAndMeththat as they age they start to look like each other. Can you read?

[@kashaid]

@@BloodSweatAndMeth two young friends who don't look like each other, seems to resemble one another as they age which is funny to at least 100 people but I guess your not one of them - felina smile a little, will make your day much nicer

[@kashaid]

Also 'funny' is a term used by British people to mean funny/strange and hence why I used it here

[@kashaid]

@@BloodSweatAndMeth I feel sorry for you, you are quite delicate aren't you. Not quite sure why you are on a boxing channel, perhaps a video to "help you decorate your glittered covered stable for your little rainbow pony" will be more your thing, 'F e l i n a'

[@battlevain]

What a class act of a man. He is what you call a true gentleman. He had destructive power and can take a beating, but it is his humility and grace that demonstrates the true character of the man.This is the type of man that learn from.

[@thebillybonney]

Had the pleasure of acting alongside Joe on a Bollywood movie in Birmingham UK. Such a lovely, kind hearted person. Was great to hear some stories from him firsthand.

[@mattiasglasnovic1434]

Joe Eagan what a beautiful soul

[@powertoconquer]

Really like this man, honest, straight to the point ,humble, good story teller , and extremely articulate considering he has been fighting for all those years.....

[@barrystevenyoung4818]

The first biography i read in my youth was about Mike. He was an inspiration in terms of not letting your background stop you from making a good life.

[@vincentdegennaro3375]

Love these warriors talking honestly, no fake bravery, just saying it as it is…marvellous. Kudos to you Mr Egan.

[@stevengrainger2338]

Big Joe will always be my godzila he's the most loveable man mounting with a heart of gold

[@oldironsides4107]

Yuck.

[@silverbck8347]

This was a side of Mike Tyson that wasnt told, a menacing oooonent in the ring but a wonderful person outside, Im happy watching Tyson now that he doesnt have all the bullshit he had before when he was still fighting.

[@dshadow3173]

I knew a guy that sparred with Tyson back in the 90's. He was allowed to wear the head gear. After 3 rounds, this guy called it quits. They had to cut the head gear off because his face was swelling up too fast.

[@juannito6318]

No you didn't know a guy typical wierd online behaviour 😂😂

[@dshadow3173]

@@juannito6318 Would you like to bet? I'm sorry your life is so dull and that you live in a basement, kid.

[@juannito6318]

@@dshadow3173 stop projecting kid you're the one in the basement and being a wierdo online don't embarrass yourself boy

[@dshadow3173]

@@juannito6318 get out and touch some grass, kid. I'm truly sorry that other's life experience really make you so butt-hurt. Don't be miserable all of your life.

[@Tyrosine0910]

​@@juannito6318 Do people like you think it's somehow cool, poignant, or otherwise edgy to accuse people of lying any time they share something remotely interesting from their past?

[@neattechnologiestz8636]

Joe Egan is a legend and honesty

[@allanhughes7859]

I just love folk like this chap as honest as the day and the one you want watching over you in bad times love you fella just love you !!!!

[@paulrowan1310]

Great interview, just listening to Joe talk, no interruptions, just letting him tell his stories.

[@serpentinefire921]

Shut up

[@leonidus336]

JOE Egan what a man ,was there at the lyndhurst pub when he ran it ,this man doesn’t know how to step backwards only forwards and take on all ,God Bless Joe your Legend

[@ryanmartin1779]

Mental to think that was 40 years ago

[@frank_e_stein]

….. goddamnit 😂

[@mustafahamsho5310]

Yeah, how could it possibly be so long ago...

[@ryanmartin1779]

Lol well 86 was 38 years ago lol

[@hazerdxhd4373]

@@ryanmartin1779 Mike was heavyweight champion in 86 lol, this is when they where both teenagers at 17 years old which would be 83

[@finnmcginn9931]

What a phenomenal story teller. He's got a gift for it.

[@trevorray6212]

I need to watch this full episode. The history, the nostalgia. This man was around legends, he must have such stories to tell. I could listen for hours on end.

[@paulharris4216]

WOW true words of a fighter, about another fighter.this is how it supposed to be is peaceful.we win or loose we still be men about it and this man is a real up spoken man for being honest.

[@seanaguilar1637]

Such a raw, honest, deep conversation. Love what that man had to say👍

[@budo972]

mike tyson was naturally gifted if he had did anything strong man, judo, powerlifting, wrestling, MMA. he would be great at. must be nice to be born with that natural strength

[@harveysmith100]

I find it absolutely laughable that John Fury is going around saying he is going to fight Big Joe. Fury wars a second rate boxer in his day. He wouldn't have lasted a day in Tyson's training camp but Joe lasted years. Gobshite is the word.

[@sliccric2266]

Apparently Lennox Lewis was afraid of John Fury and avoided him like the plague, so said big John in an interview a few years bac😂😂😂 isn't John's record like 4-4 or something lol

[@DylanFowler]

Joe seems honest, and tough as old leather, I can see why Mike likes him so much.

[@slacktide5675]

What a humble, gentle warrior this guy is

[@nicktaylor684]

Beautiful Was smiling all the way through that. What a great story and felt the love there Shows how these really tough men have such spirit and heart. Thanks for that Joe

[@tuckerwebb5336]

Amazing watching this. Tyson is just incredible....

[@frank-ko6de]

This is the most introspective analysis. Much respect.

[@artistryinstone5576]

Tough fella. I think we all would agree .brave soul right there.

[@jamiebull3267]

Nice to hear what is clearly a very tough man, be so humble and genuine

[@joeclarke1841]

One of the best of all time, I'd genuinely love to meet Joe. Salt of the earth, great lad and what an honest rendition of the meeting with Mike.

[@FCReggae]

Nice interview , boxers are crazy , I love the respect they have for each other and the pride they have in their craft .

[@KingThoyMedia]

We are surely experiencing a monumental time in history I’m perplexed to see Mike Tyson performing at this caliber.

[@tomchekotevski9105]

Tyson and the rest of the legends champions of boxing deserve their own chiselled bodies of stone like Mt Rushmore as they have earned it through hard work and dedication to the sport of boxing. They should never be forgotten.

[@RelentlessRocksolid]

This was a Phenomenal interview. Best Boxing interview I've seen all year. 💯

[@John-mf1sz]

Wow, guy is majorly humble. Glad he’s still the same person he was back then. Awesome to listen to. Every second.

[@darrenolsen7435]

I met the man, he was the best human being ive ever met, what a gentleman..signed my book and never asked for a penny. Ive met several boxers and he was by far the best man ever

[@haydenbretton2990]

Joe Egan is a loveable guy, sparred with all the best helping them achieve greatness, without Joe and others like Joe they would not have achieved their fame and glory.

[@nileoracle]

Salute to the host for This Magnificent post

[@ianwoods1384]

Hello Joe and everyone, With respect, I'm just a spectator. I've never boxed, so I greatly respect you and all these people who have. I've been fascinated by Mike Tyson all my life, now 53, first seeing Mike defeat Trevor Berbick in 1986. I couldn't believe my eyes, what I saw in that bout. To me, Mike Tyson was the epitamy of what in my subconscious I'd expect the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World to look like. Mike had the best body I've ever seen, anywhere. One of his stares would put you in hospital for a week! Mike won many of his fights with his ring walk and rolling his head from side to side. Wow! In 1988, Mike fought Michael Spinks in the most lucrative fight at that time. Michael Spinks was a world-class boxer, though when he walked into the ring at that time and faced Mike, he was a quivering wreck! He was petrified!! I've written many times about how great Mike was, though I get replies saying he fought no one and he was frightened of Riddick Bowe, blah de blah! Bowe was a great fighter, but Mike feared no one, absolutely no one. Thank you, Joe, for your stories about meeting Mike. How nice he was with you and how he was interested in Irish boxing, but what a force he was too! With great sadness, Mike was seen by many as academically useless as he'd done little schooling, and seemingly, all he did was knock people out. Mike's knowledge on many things is vast and a credit to him. The facts were, he didn't learn much at school, at schooling age as he had a tough upbringing and schooling life. Thank you, Joe, for telling us about your time with Mike. It was fascinating and fantastic listening to your story. Thank you so much, Ian.

[@samuelelite123]

This was a great interview.

[@ghostcrabman]

Wonderful story! A big hearted man.

[@A7ibAllah]

This guy is such a good man, he used to come to Flex Fitness in Birmingham and help everybody out, most welcoming man you’ll ever meet.

[@jamesswaskoski3735]

Mike is just a seriously missunderstood man with amazing abilities and powerful people that were haters on him. Mike is a beast and a legend

[@tommyamos6425]

big joe is a true gent and a good man .....

[@wolfganghasenmaier8350]

Joe is a gentle giant. I have no doubt he can be extremely dangerous and efficient when it counts. Especially on the street where it`s the toughest fights of them all. He has that rare charisma. A charisma very similar to Iron Mike.

[@natkinson443]

Mike is for real... cause he's got so much respect.....The true natural

[@isaacidheileh7575]

Many many of us including myself would never comprehend the true power mike had in his prime. We’ve seen it that’s about it. But the ones who fought him know and still are amazed at his punching ability and skills. It was truly a gift from life to Mike. He was an exceptional athlete. I personally feel there would never be another Mike born with skills that would supersede Mike’s. I wish I can meet him.

[@shovelhead4558]

What a gent he is

[@WilliamBodenhagen]

What a gentleman this man is

[@billbbobby2889]

A real athletic beast to get into the ring with mike. Great story of camaraderie from a very articulate respectful man. Great knowing and hearing that he doesn't have those cobwebs from getting punched too hard / much. Sad to see the damaging effects from many fighters.

[@markwalker4142]

Marvellous story . Thanks Joe . You’ve led an amazing life .

[@ox3965]

Mike was a beast back but people still talk shit about about. We need more people like this Irish no ego, just tells the truth. Respect.

[@paulgriffin3750]

It's incredible story.

[@wt0729]

I could listen to this guy talk boxing all day.

[@mcwhorter141mcwhorter8]

My first time hearing of big Joe and I'm a fan for life now.

[@CVR-2023]

Humble, honest and respectful. Who would of thought it looking at him. Never judge a book by its cover. 👏

[@Araturyan]

Big joe is a legend and y'all better pay homage to him. Much love ❤️❤️

[@thecardoski]

My favorite people can knock ya down but rather lift you up. Joe comes off as just that.

[@Alan-yd5ng]

That's a very good interview big Joe very modest man

[@raykarena4595]

What a great storyteller I could listen to his life story all day

[@andrew9145]

Such a cool interview. Love hearing positive things about Tyson.

[@kamerun1]

Very humble testimony. God bless him

[@tonyward1932]

I have met Joe a few times. true gent first and foremost and I am sure and extremely tough strong man.

[@michaelwhourican]

Joe Egan is a class act, and so is Mike. No wonder they liked each other.

[@andrewkeith9256]

Joe Egan was a gent to me when he ran the Lyndhurst pub total respect for him, top bloke.

[@paulbeardrunner2.030]

Met this fella tonight what an absolute true gentleman he is

[@martinpye549]

I've met Joe on a few occasions at the boxing here in the UK , and some time ago at a charity event in Stoke. He gave a talk about his struggles in the world, and you could hear a pin drop in that room. His book " The Hardest White Man On The Planet " is an amazing read. ( Referring to what Mike Tyson called him). My missus refers to him as the " book guy, you know , the absolute gentleman". And that he is. Massive respect for the fellow. AussieMart.

[@collinsaunderson9225]

Well done you have my respect for what it is worth you are a man for being that honest 👏🏻

[@isabellalive2.081]

SO Many Many Times ! Humble , What a gentleman .

[@Tallyskool]

What a story, for the grandchildren, having played a part in the life of THE legend ...Tyson

[@wisdomseeker3362]

Now this is a great interview!🎉

[@Duneek]

I could listen to this man tell stories all day.

[@markrobby7136]

Mike Tyson is very educated about other's culture, and he appreciates people. I'm glad a great and humble Irishman like Joe speaks on Tyson. Irish are great people.

[@macthe-qy2ip]

Great story! Such a humble bloke - and Tyson comes across real well too

[@raymondtonks]

I met him recently what you see is what you get a true gentleman so welcoming

[@dalfog2468]

Jon fury shoukd take notice of how a genuine hard man conducts himself.

[@bisi3082]

Super bloke - met the big man once, polite and respectful

[@lancslad1972]

I think tyson was sparring solid pros at 16 he was a scary fighter had a lot of opponents petrified so beaten before the 1st bell. Its a shame he's mentioned in the same breath of jake. JP should be ashamed of himself

[@sabretooth5404]

​@edntzyeah it's not like Tyson owns a highly successful cannabis company that personally makes him $1m a month

[@lancslad1972]

@edntz it is an absolute disgrace and anybody that knows boxing knows it

[@sabretooth5404]

@edntz except it doesn't bring new fans to the sport. They come just to watch Jake Paul fights and completely ignore the real boxing fights that take place. As soon as Jake fukks off they will too. It just makes a mockery of the sport when a guy that tries to convince everyone he's a credible boxer takes on a near 60 year old that hasn't fought in over 20 years

[@Gamevet]

@@sabretooth5404 He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match (8 rounds) 2 years ago.

[@sabretooth5404]

@@Gamevet 🤣🤣🤣 an 8 round exhibition, doesn't really count as a fight

[@ironmantwilliam]

Big Joe absolute legend 💪🏽

[@DDC-12]

Damn, this was fantastic. Well done 👍🏿

[@tonybee1151]

This is a real genuine human

[@JohnDoe-fh4gd]

I really like this guy! Humble and humorous.

[@MrL3igh]

Mike Tyson said he was his sparring partner

[@wrotedog]

Big joe egan back with them REAL prime mike stories.

[@Milkydrummer]

What a character