Mike Tyson and Teddy Atlas: A Brief History

[@neilgirvan8678]

The footage of Teddy as a young man talking/coaching Tyson is truly amazing.

[@omargreene3048]

Absolutely amazing indeed. That's what caught my attention. He could have easily been a psychiatrist.

[@DirtyJamesUK]

It's so sad how things ended abruptly between them. They were both fantastic.

[@bikezthenightstalker.3134]

They squashed it

[@Harris101st]

@@bikezthenightstalker.3134 ya, 30 years later.

[@bikezthenightstalker.3134]

@@Harris101st but it’s squashed, they hadn’t seen each other in multiple years. mike would’ve apologized 15-20 years ago..he seen him in person. I’ll have to do the same to someone one day, it’ll be in person though..

[@sm12hus]

You could not shoot a better scene than when Teddy comforts Mike before the fight. I cry every time

[@dondamon4669]

Seems like you are suffering with depression if you cry ??

[@RhysapGrug]

If he's depressed then he's not keeping himself active enough,both mentally and physically. There again he may be crying with laughter or happiness?

[@TooFarGone38]

@@dondamon4669 its called being in touch with your emotions, crying is essential in life, without it, you will be depressed.

[@dasmuss6174]

@@dondamon4669 seems like you may be suffering from being a twat, I could be wrong though 🤔😂🇦🇺🍻🍻

[@craggerrs]

@@TooFarGone38 so everyone who doesnt cry is depressed?

[@jimbeans2466]

When people say why it's important for young males to have male guidance they are thinking about men like Teddy Atlas. What I loved most was Teddy consoling the fighter that had the towel thrown in and telling mike to show him respect.

[@chunky9791]

Cus was brilliant, that whole crew was legendary Teddy, Kevin Rooney, etc. What a great group of guys

[@ragingwarrior8098]

And they created a monster of a human... Legendary level team

[@mathematics557]

Incredible indeed 💯💯💯

[@croplaya]

If they wouldve stayed together and tyson actually kept his head together he wouldve been the greatest ever

[@jeffreybamford1171]

it was only down hill starting with Don King the nation of Islam stole his money half destroying the man ...

[@hiphopexpert8619]

Gfb

[@jamaalspeaks4380]

Man young Teddy was wise beyond his years

[@ticzone34]

Would love to see Mike, Teddy and Kevin talking about the good times they all shared together.

[@139fulton]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rpesik]

People talk about Mike - Cus, Mike - Oy. But Teddy has always been a good motivator. He had big impact on Tyson

[@Hand_Painted_Tie]

4:16 This is the best part. He's in a juvenile detention center at lights out. He's in a locked room in the dark shadow boxing by himself until 3 AM. I guarantee Hulu didn't put that in their movie. Just imagine that. It's just so fucking awesome.

[@brooksysdead]

If Cus had lived even just another 3 years , i think Mike could have gone down as the greatest to ever do it. Don King and Robbin Givens were the distractions that Cus was talking about when he said barring distractions he could be the greatest heavyweight champion the world would ever see. Leaving Kevin Rooney was the start of the end for Mike.. He was blinded by lies and deceit from the new people surrounding him whereas his original team had all of his insecurities and bad past on lockdown with the use of training and hard discipline. Sad to see where Mike went after he lost Cus.

[@clevelandwilliams5922]

What you said hit the nail on the head right on the middle, but I’ll go one step forward the boxing fraternity & media were the cause of that distraction to undermine one Heavyweight Champion. They didn’t want Tyson to obtain records they had their poster boy in Lennox Lewis & Evander Holyfield in the background. Undermine Tyson with distractions & then make sure Holyfield goes up in weight class & make it appear it was circumstances that made the fight not happen. When in reality you wanted Tyson out of heavyweight picture.

[@jeffreybamford1171]

nation of Islam also they leached of him for his money something chronic

[@djjinerson]

Well even though he could of achieved a higher level of greatness if he stayed the course with his original team he still will go down as one of the greatest to ever lace up, sure could have been a hell of a lot worse if he never hooked up with that prison guard to begin with. He probably would have wound up being part of a statistic relating to gang violence or locked up. He did pretty good for himself despite some of the low moments. He was blessed with natural ability but he also at young age put in extremem hard work and had laser focus on a goal.

[@shanewidowski1199]

He would have and I tell any and everyone this everytime time Tyson and or his career are talked about/brought up in conversation/in a conversation about boxing.

[@jimmybooki4281]

He became undisiplined not long after Cus passed may he RIP.You can only wonder how long his longevity as undisputed would have lasted with Cus keeping him disciplined & focused.That old man had the fire in the belly & the gift of the gab.

[@EM-ny4dx]

Powerful testimony. I'm glad that they reconciled with each other and made peace. Mike Tyson did the right thing by humbling himself, asking for forgiveness and saying he was wrong. 🤧

[@jimmybooki4281]

That is a sign of a real man.To admit you were wrong.

[@jamesallmonjr6282]

Teddy Atlas raised Mike Tyson... The time they spent together was priceless... He had Mike Tyson at 12yrs old so he reformed him in a way.

[@rkidlat]

Tyson became his son in many ways. When you have 2 leaders (one compromising) you have no leaders. Now I understand better why Teddy was hard on Mike. Mike was tough and he needed an equally tough structure.

[@jimmybooki4281]

I reckon Bobby the CO set Tyson little tasks in juvie & it brought Tysons discipline to the fore as a giant 12 yr old.The rest is history.

[@amgirl4286]

Cus never should’ve went against Teddy when he checked Tyson over touching that young girl. Yeah- he went too far. But these are street guys and Teddy kept Mike in line

[@Prototype566]

People forget that

[@dennya5565]

I kept seeing all these comments about Atlas mentoring Tyson and wow so right. The fact that there was a camera there to watch tyson breakdown before a fight the go out a demolish is truly something special to see.

[@kevinbell3700]

Mike Tyson has lived an incredible life. His knowledge of boxing is second to none. I love listening to him these days... It's nice he found a little peace. He earned it.

[@NikoHL]

Fantastic programme. I never knew any of this. Teddy Atlas is a boxing legend and a good soul.

[@theepicpros9294]

So beautiful to see the human emotions and the bond. I Feel so privileged that there is moment like this has been captured on camera.

[@omargreene3048]

If Teddy and Tyson wouldn't have never split I can only imagine the level of dominance Mike would have had on top of his already illustrious career.

[@WesleyB-Rook]

It was definitely a shame. Tyson bonded with certain people, but unfortunately could be mislead by others (Don)

[@JacaboBlanco]

@@WesleyB-Rook Don, robbing givens, the nation of Islam. All took advantage of Mike.

[@deadarmd]

I think tyson rooney was a better match. Seemed a more level of love there

[@armyofninjas9055]

I wish every troubled kid had a Cus/Kevin/Teddy. The world needs guys that help the younger kids. A lot of kids growing up without fathers.

[@DoinBitsSince81]

For anyone that’s never boxed, the red bag you see Mike hitting around 25 minutes in is so heavy it hurts your hands. Regular people can’t move it with punches, Mike used to have that bag bend in the centre and move like it had been pushed. Unbelievable power

[@ec7125]

I always respected Teddy but those deep heartfelt fathering on an insecure troubled teen Tyson, was remarkable and endearing, made my heart as a dad and grandpa melt a little. But Teddy standing his ground to the point of getting the boot from Cus doing what is right against Mike's abusive nature, elevates my respect even higher. Great doc.

[@forcedinduction5245]

Yes and I would go one step more and say that Cus should have examined the situation much more. Then backed Teddy up. That way Mike would have known right then he was wrong. But hind sight is always 20 / 20 easy to make corrections.

[@ec7125]

@Joe Turner for Cus I could see that, but Teddy corrected Mike to make him a better person and not just a fighter.

[@forcedinduction5245]

@Joe Turner well yes that is a given. And really it's no different than a driver fora race team or a couch taking a kid from high school under his arm to make him a man and a great football player I had a couch that was like a 2nd dad to me in my early days of hockey. In fact our couch like the group of us so much that when we moved up in age brackets he moved his couching up and kept the core group together for 3 age divisions. We were real tight and all our parents got along with the coach and the other parents. We traveled all over from Toronto to Atl Ga. To Minnesota, Boston, he was a coach and a mentor to a lot of is at a different level than our parents. And it's that way across the board for sports Mike could box and they brought up boxers that's a win win for both nothing wrong with that. Mike could be dead. Or doing life. I'm prison without them. Not saying he would have but it's possible

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

100 percent fact

[@TitansTrust]

Teddy Atlas was a genius trainer for a boxer.He knows how to get into the boxers mental and turn it into a positive thinker of to win.

[@cbrdealer]

I think Mike was genuine with the apology. It did mean something and I think Teddy did the right thing. Like Teddy said it takes a man to do something like that. Granted it shouldnt have happened in the first place.

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

It's incredible what a positive male role model can do to a child

[@elihathaway5709]

Not sure if gets to anyone else, but I get quite emotional watching Teddy talk to the younger fighters.

[@shanekonarson]

Gotta love Teddy . What a great Human .

[@jimmybooki4281]

Man that Bobby has a heart of gold.He set Mike on a path to greatness by actually teaching him the art of fighting & Mikes dedication as a 12 yr old juvie was all he needed & a chance.Bobby one of the good CO's & makes you earn your chance by letting you disciplining yourself.Then his all in getting you a start with good ppl he knows.He gets the flow going in the interview old Bob.Thanks Bob for giving us a wild ride with the baddest man on the planet.And thats boxing.

[@sholaebofin6090]

Teddy atlas is a living legend and should be a national treasure in his homeland big respect from the UK 🥊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jamesallmonjr6282]

You can definitely see Teddy Atlas and Mike Tyson had a genuine bond, and they spent so much time together... Respect to Teddy because he kept a lot of these stories to himself instead of exposing Mike Tyson.

[@TheGarlicfather]

If he had some stories to expose he for sure would have with his hating ass lmao

[@oldironsides4107]

Teddy knew Mike from age 13-15…

[@DirtyJamesUK]

@@oldironsides4107 he said in this video he knew from 12.

[@oldironsides4107]

Ok 12-15 Im you think you know someone meeting them knowing them less than 3 year from 12-15.? Indont think you know a lot about Teddy or Rooney. Teddy first still bitter about money lost from tyson and he MET him at age 12. And was done with him by age 15! He’s bitter 40+ years later due to money He trained a guy named Donnie Lalonde for a bit and Teddy always wants to be the centerpiece of all his fighters promoting himself. It’s the strangest thing. ( that’s why he hasn’t even had a fighter since gvodsyk who was good before Teddy but just nobody. ). And nobody stayed with Teddy for a period of time. So lalonde Gets rid of Teddy for a multitude of reasons. Well lalonde ends up getting a sugar ray leonard fight. And Teddy could have made a few hundred k for this fight. If he was the trainer. He went to Donnie’s apartment to shoot him. Why? Because he wanted money for being around him at a point in life. You can read about it in Teddys book or just google it. Rooney took over from age 15-21. Cus just oversaw everything. He was so old he was never a chief trainer. Ever. Obvisouly a full grown adult at 12. Who is fast and powerful and athletic is a prize. The peekaboo style is grueling. You can’t do that for 12 rounds Tyson couldn’t fight that style and keep it up against tillis. Let alone after being 21. Someone jabs and your bobbing and weaving side to side reacting to everything. Just walk down the street trying to do that. Now do that in front of a heavy bag. And throwing punches. Now try doing that for 36 mins and going side to side whenever someone throws anything at you while you’re actually getting hit. You think a good style is whenever someone javs or throws a cross you can maintain phonetic energy and go side to side for every punch thrown your own get hit back. And you can keep that style up for an entire fight against a worthy opponent. Tyson didn’t have a ko oast 7 for a reason. Blowing through bums and padded his record by the age of 20. That’s not even uncommon. He stepped up and not to elite level. And lost to all those guys easily. Larry Holmes was retired for 2 years and took the fright on less than 4 weeks. His 2 razor ruddock fights where his best wins. Spinks a big pay day. And never fought again and stood no chance as he was a lhw. Holyfield Lewis bowe. Mercer. Morrison foreman. Witherspoon. He didn’t fight those guys for a reason Fought frank bruno twice for some reason thoigh.

[@hammerremmah1333]

​@@oldironsides4107 good theory make a video on it

[@ronr7905]

That was really good, very well put together. I have always wondered what that combination would have done had that incident not happened. Mike lost someone he trusted and Teddy lost a star pupil that he made into one of the best trained fighters to ever do it. Teddy suffered for it and so did Mike. Teddy also pulled a gun on Donny Lalonde for dropping him as a trainer..... that's a story unto itself. I believe that Mike apologizing did give Teddy some closure, he began telling Tyson stories on his podcast with a smile. Good memories. I was kinda hoping that when Mike had the exhibition with Roy Jones that he might ask Teddy to corner him in an honorary way, it would have been a blast to see them closing it out the way that they started it.

[@DirtyJamesUK]

This recollection is amazing!!! I've just come from some random comment on another video insulting Cus and his methods, but it's quite clear that boxing saved Mike's life. When I just heard about his academic turnaround I smiled so hard.

[@forcedinduction5245]

I have seen a lot of Mike over the years. And to be the man he is now after the journey he walked is nothing less than awesome and regardless of what he may want he is a living inspiration to all. Most of us can only pray that we become what he has. A humble and honest man with a heart as big as his reputation. Thank you Mike for sharing your life with us through the new youtube media. What a pleasure for all

[@delgrengo2135]

Cus and Teddy were impeccable mentors. Not to disparage any of the amazing coaches we have nowadays....but I'm always gonna look back at these guys as the best ever

[@beefsoda1]

Tyson is my all time favorite boxer to ever be in the boxing game.

[@dasmuss6174]

100%, me too mate, he was fantastic to watch, so much talent, his defence every bit as good as his power 👍🇦🇺🍻🍻

[@JacaboBlanco]

Grew up on Tyson tapes with my dad. Missed his prime as I was born in 93 but still. Watched old Tyson fights every weekend with my dad back in the day. Amazing.

[@MrOlegalis69]

If Mike had remained disciplined and humble under Teddy's care, he would've been bigger than life! Even though he was the baddest Hvy weight fighter in that time.But with Ted on his side Mike's future would've been totally different.. Teddy would've lead him and kept him away from the hyenas..maximum respect Teddy. You are a real one..🙏🏾

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Kevin Rooney was Mike’s trainer.

[@wesleycarter1050]

He was bigger than life. He just couldn’t keep the foundation with all the fame and being the baddest man in the world. And now with his age he’s still bigger than life and so wise now and vulnerable mike Tyson is a one of a kind man.

[@ConioPendeho]

I never actually LIKE videos.. but this one got a LIKE... amazing

[@Iban-wv3qh]

Amazing documentary! Well done!

[@mapatofu10]

Teddy Atlas. Man of Principle. Stands his ground against 200 pound testosterone pumped teen boxing champ. Leaves potential multi million dollar opportunity in order to do the right thing. Forgives guy who threatened his family, after 35 years. What a dude.

[@lovenlightman]

I love,Bobby Stewart ,Such Goodness in his eyes. Thanks to him he met Cuz

[@bboysmith]

Respect to teddy

[@gregperkin9600]

What a brilliantly edited video. Great work

[@taddzttv]

I understand why Cus told him to leave but man imagine if he was with him until the end of his career.

[@jamesdorsey.9528]

Right about 1986 1987 I worked as a delivery driver for Snapple beverages as a driver.My Monday route was Rhinebeck and Catskill NewYork.. I knew back then that there was a gym above the police station in Catskill. I also knew Kevin Rooney was training Mike Tyson and a few other fighters there. Kevin Rooney and I came up in the Amateurs knowing each other fighting on different boxing cards during the mid seventies to early eighties all around NewYork state. I fought under Floyd Patterson during those years. Right after finishing my route in Catskill I stopped in at the gym. It had to be about 5:00pm. I walked up the stairs hoping to see Kevin and Mike. At the top of the stairs I saw Kevin and walked over to say hello. Kevin was very surprised to see me after 3 or 4 years as he only knew me from us meeting each other at different fights we used to compete at. I was talking with Keven telling him I was still trying to keep in shape. I also mentioned I watched Mike fight on his first nationally televised fight. I don’t recall his opponents name but obviously it was by knockout and Mike was very impressive! As we were talking Mike comes walking up the stairs in a nice suit. Bill Cayton and Jim Jacobs was behind him. Mike walks by Kevin and I and he gives me a slap on my abdominals and says hey! LOL. At this time I had heard Mike was a temperamental type person and just said hello Mike. Mike walked past goes to the other side of the gym. I spoke with Bill Cayton and Kevin for about 15 minutes and left. To this day I wish I had gone over to say hello to Mike as it would have been an honor to meet the future champ. I actually came back and used the gym a few times hitting the heavybag and even sparred a few rounds with a green heavyweight there. After being off for the last seven years I found out what it was like to be off for that amount of time! Reflexes were shot so was my stamina and timing. At that time I wished I could go back ten years and start training at that gym under Cus DaMato. The heavy bag there was fun to hit as it was a huge 100lbs leather bag that pops when you hit it! I sparred a few rounds and hit the bag 4 or 5 rounds,jumped rope,shadowboxed a few rounds. Took a shower and drove the 40 miles back where I worked. My boss didn’t appreciate my stopping by the gym as he knew that I Kept a paper bag of cash in the vehicle while I trained.That was the company’s receipts for the day. That was also the last day I trained at the gym in Catskill.

[@user-03-gsa3]

Thanks for the story man. That's incredible

[@jamesdorsey.9528]

@@user-03-gsa3 No, thank you buddy! Not very often I get to share!

[@garysimms9800]

Great story James, much respect ✊

[@jamesdorsey.9528]

@@garysimms9800 Thx Gary, You cannot beat the eighties!

[@jamesdorsey.9528]

@@user-03-gsa3 Thanks Tim! Those times seem like it were a few years ago! Over thirty??? No way!!!!

[@versatilevizions5109]

Powerful stuff. Thanks for putting this together.

[@skelter1153]

Whoever had the foresight to turn the camera on and capture these early moments on film deserves an award, and owed a debt of gratitude from boxing fans and students from future generations. It's amazing to see Mike Tyson as a beginner with natural ability, and we wouldn't be able to actually see where he began without someone having the brains to capture it on film. 🥊🏆🥊

[@paulfoster7921]

Teddy was the exact right guy to be by Tysons side in his formative years!! Teddy is the guy!

[@dasmuss6174]

I believe Tyson was the best boxer ever, he had it all, he was elusive, powerful, aggressive, I love watching his defence even more than his knockouts, his head movement was legendary, just awesome to watch 👍🇦🇺🍻🍻

[@gregscrabshack2307]

If cus was around a few more years I believe mike would have made better decisions

[@SoraX66z]

He didn't have it all but he was really good with what he had. He was too aggressive and at the wrong moments at times which is how he got caught. The best still to me is Ali. No one ever beat him twice, he adapted so fast it was crazy. I never seen Mike Adapt to someone mid fight. He kept the same style. Ali would slug, take distance, counter style, run make you gas, he just did everything and did it great.

[@dasmuss6174]

@@SoraX66z Mike didn't have to adapt mid fight coz they were either knocked out or about to be haha, plus his style was already perfect, these are just my opinion's mate

[@JacaboBlanco]

@@gregscrabshack2307 or if he kept by Rooney or teddy even.

[@jasonmiller9495]

Unbelievable how young Teddy was so calm but yet at the same time taming the tiger with in Mike to stay composed and not to come out until the moment the Tiger needed to come out. He really is a master at training and keeping his fighters in a good mental state

[@mikelincoln2691]

I think Tysons biggest fear wasn't losing the fight but if he lost the fight would he lose the people around him who showed him love and attention .

[@ssviking81]

The Bobby Stewart phase of Mike Tyson's journey is intriguing because Mike was just another "bad kid". But Stewart was able to get through to him and probably for the first time Mike had someone that believed in him. Then overnight this bad kid develops the discipline necessary to change his life. Amazing.

[@dcaraway3809]

you can see the want for a father by Mike that shit is so sad feel his heart broke by the absent father I love Mike this older Mike is one cool man

[@SCREEVER333]

Young Tyson crying from nerves. Holy shit. Breakin my heart. I just wana hug him and say, “dude, you have no idea. You definitely got this.” Haha

[@thesuperb66]

Respect you've got it 110% Teddy You and Tyson are great men. Love and respect EH !

[@josephsireno6815]

Wow teddy and mike got to do a podcast together today… a lot went wrong .. but the bond is undeniable.. teddy a old soul , & mike a unstoppable talent in a young minded kid .. incredible to watch

[@ronaldgideon9524]

Man I don't care but I will always love Mike Tyson! Best ever! EVER!

[@teamzawafootball1370]

Great video, really it makes Teddy Atlas even greater, he is a real man and the fact that Tyson recognized afterwards, after years, tells something : young people need love and a strict frame in order to grow up safely physically and mentally. Honestly I always knew that Atlas has an important part of the success of Tyson. I am glad also that Tyson overcame all his adversities.

[@njsantoro]

Makes the hair stand up on my arms. Beautiful video🙌🏻

[@k_spats]

When Michael hugged Teddy... It was like when he was just a kid. They have a deep connection and love for one another. I hope they meet alone and really talk. I believe they are family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@phillipsolesky2677]

Teddy Atlas is a great man!!

[@jamesallmonjr6282]

I hope Teddy Atlas and Mike Tyson can get to the point that they talk to each other more frequently even if it's just about the good times with Cus

[@bytraper]

Brilliant editing man above and beyond

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

Pit bulls have to know who is boss or they will be uncontrolled beasts, teddy knew that.

[@bigjdm5460]

why are we pretending Teddy couldn’t get punched too death or shot too? Tyson ain’t a pit bull he’s mentally ill.

[@placidcasual9872]

This is a great video - really illuminating - the watch me now documentary is jaw dropping. So many ingredients came together to make the perfect storm. Tyson's supreme natural athleticism. the extreme cruelty of his early life - turning him from a victim into a killer, making him malleable, open to shaping, making him so HUNGRY! Then he found D'Amato, Atlas + Rooney..... who where in a position to stabilise, harness and nurture him. They made that incredible technique as natural to him as breathing, incredible fundamentals, footwork, head movement, the leverage in his shots. The style they gave him was perfect for his stature and weight.....all of them where endlessly dedicated..... I mean look what Atlas did with the gun..... what they did for him, what he did for them...... unreal. Please dont misunderstand this (the word has developed certain associations) but its like a kind of grooming,...... how deep into his psyche they got - a certain kind of bond that can. only exist between men. And then as a pro you'd have to have been insane to get in the ring with Tyson - when he was coming up I lived on the other side of world - and was still terrified - just knowing there was a man out there like that......perhaps even more incredible is the journey Mike. has gone in recent years - to have gone through everything, to be the most feared and badass man not the planet to become a truly humbled and enlighten person.

[@kellyritchie3945]

I was too young to appreciate Tyson in the 80’s but even in the 90’s I remember watchin him from home on tv and during the ring walk to some fights the fear from some opponents was palpable even from there.Not sure if that’s ever been the case with any other boxer before or since

[@croplaya]

Amazing video. Great editing bro. the greatest tragedy in all of sports. man what couldve been. glad we got to see as much as we did but my god if... if...

[@maieyesfilms326]

Teddy Atlas is the definition of think before you speak.. Love the way he seems to be seriously thinking before he utters a word

[@issa.israel]

Amazing, touching, legendary footage WOW

[@stevel.6046]

this is beautiful, we need more men like this to mentor our kids with honor and respect

[@enemyofmyenemy6713]

it's a shame Tyson & Teddy wouldn't continue together through Tysons champion reign i have no doubt Tyson would have been the greatest Heavyweight to ever step into the ring. he'll always be my favorite fighter no one more ferocious

[@DialogDontArgue]

Beautiful footage of an early champ with his mentors

[@headshot6959]

Great video!

[@LoriFoster]

Tyson has hundreds if not thousands of TV moments so I believe he was Sorry for what he had done. Tyson probably loved or loves Teddy Atlas and missed having him in his life as a friend or mentor. True friends don’t come around often even in Super Stars lives.

[@darrenmunro2880]

Someone said “why did you shake his hand?” I mean come on?? 20 years on and they are both grown men. Teddy done the right thing. And so did Mike.

[@blackmahon9232]

Great documentary! Hollywood will never be able to replicate the authenticity here!

[@James-mz7tv]

Having heard/seen the Atlas & Tyson drama, the Cus d'Amato bits, the betrayal, the flawed d'Amato turning his back on his "young master" because of the high he received picturing and knowing his actual "young master" would bring him to the big show one final time, etcetera, I have to say, its pretty emotional seeing those videos of young Atlas and boyhood Mike Tyson. Suddenly, it all makes sense... The one thing that became clear was how deeply human the whole thing is. Teddy Atlas was the kind of person to love his athletes. He wouldnt be able to not, hes too poetic and too tuned in to the greater frequency of what it all means. That said, I think it makes the love of his trainers, Cus, etcetera, sound provisional to say things like, "keep doing what you're doing, and (everyone will love you)" As a mentor and coach in that moment, I think its key to instill that, win OR not win...we will continue to be here and continue to love you. But, as great as Atlas was/is, and Cus, too...we know that it is indeed provisional, and thats devastating. Tyson knew that, too.

[@bboysmith]

Great Video. Deep.

[@veyselonair6948]

Thanks for the video!

[@SA77888]

14:07 What brilliant footage.

[@normmcdonald7312]

A 5'6 196lb 13 year old... Only in ny would kids think of picking on that guy. Rosenberg tried to make it an issue too. Exactly what he said in the way he laid it out oh you have to know he didn't care. You can tell teddy had known he came to a cross roads between someone he grew to love and what was right. Add to that the love was going to lead to so much fame and teddy did what's right.

[@yusefrodgers5828]

Absolutely fascinating footage

[@lnb1024]

What a Great and Humble Man!

[@accuser_of_the_brethren7816]

Teddy allowing Mike to apologize and in saying sorry he's admitting that he was wrong, is very noble considering the reason they separated. Tysons had to bury that shame along with the closest thing he had to Cus for 20 years. Teddy letting him apologize is an incredible opportunity for closure for both of them. You know, for every personal story in Tysons life I learn about and hear through others that were around him through his terrible childhood all the way through the Givens case and his self destruction, I get more of a sense as to why things went the way they did for him and how much of a rebirth he's tried to let himself go through over the years after the face tat. I know his wife has a lot to do with the man he is today and the great place his mind and family are in life. I'm glad to see he's the person he is today. It took me about the same amount of time being a p.o.s. in life to eventually be who I am today and I'm grateful for it and enjoy relating to others stories.

[@DoinBitsSince81]

Teddy Atlas is and always has been so knowledgeable. Does he have an autobiography?

[@ander7018]

Really touching video. Love both of those guys.

[@TaylorandDaddy]

It's amazing to watch a young kid grow into the greatest of all time

[@sirwhodison]

14:25 phenomenal mental coaching and even the small things like how he's touching him ppl don't realise how efficiently these things add up

[@bboysmith]

Somebody should I ask Teddy , if he can go back and do it all over again . what would he do different with mike Tyson.

[@alonsogarcia1990]

We know cus was indispensable and incomparable. But da. I want to give this acknowledgment to Teddy Atlas. What a patient and way he had with Mike.

[@Sksk27547]

I heard about the existence of Mike Tyson when I was age 22. Now am age 32. At age 22, i saw 1 of his short fights on a cable channel. I never learned anything further after that about him. This is 4th video I have watched on him, this week. Funny.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

If only we all could get a time machine to go back tp keep Gibbons and Don King away from Tyson.

[@paulfoster7921]

Hey Mike, you couldn't of replied a better answer as to what you thought about the gun incident with Teddy! You owned your mistake & said all the right things about you not in NO way blaming Teddy!! You gained so much respect from me & I'm sure , many many others by that reply you made to the interviewer!! I've never heard you speak your piece about it & now that I have, you are back where you once was with me which is the " greatest of all time"!!!

[@Ishowspeedshorts488]

Amen Mr Atlas. Life’s lesson’s are so hard, everyone has to take the hits.

[@proxer5781]

Beautiful song when Bobby Steward speak, what name of song ?

[@justuscooke6899]

☝🏾

[@jamesreed6310]

Thank you Mr.Steward 🥊

[@jeffrey-ye9qv]

cool to see this with teddy

[@d_ruggs]

one day they will make one of the greatest sports movies ever about tyson's life. and imma be cuttin onions through the whole fuckin thing. so sad to see how far those guys drifted over the years because the guy you see at 19:14 are family, like a big brother and a little brother. I think teddy was really hurt by the way Tyson turned on him. And it was shitty, Tyson was a bad kid who started to get better but feel back into old habits because he had the opportunity to. But he was kid, doing what he knew, and what he thought he needed to do to get ahead in life. And his mind got warped by it because it worked, it worked really well. I think in a lot of ways teddy still holds a grudge, but he needs to be able to forgive tyson, and see how he has changed. its obvious tyson has learned how shitty he acted back then and how wrong it was, at least to me, and while im sure that person is still inside him (because as much as we can change we cant amputate our personality), he keeps it in check and stays 1)humble and 2)grateful, and for a lot of people that just comes with age. I think tyson is truly sorry, he doesn't do stuff for camera's and the only cameras filming it were way out of few so i doubt tyson knew it was being captured. Tyson's not great with words but he always is upfront, and he really wanted to say he was sorry and not waste teddy's time, and in the hug when tyson closes his eyes, damn, reminds me of them back in the 80's. I hope to see these guys really make up someday cause I think they would both be happier to be apart of each others lives considering how important they are too each others stories. SIDENOTE: its so amazing to have that watch me now documentary, its like having a biopic about mike tyson and teddy, starring mike tyson and teddy haha

[@chrisakabusi3224]

They making one now with Jamie foxx. I can guarantee Jamie won't miss look what he did with Ray Charles in ray. It's gonna win Oscars guarantee

[@perpetualmotion357]

What's funny is that I don't think you could write a better story or make a better movie than what we already have documented and captured. No movie would be able to top real clips of Cus and Mike together. No actor can play Mike. You can pretend and I know it's been done, but you aren't hitting and moving like the real thing. Tyson is also extremely intelligent and observant. I just think we have enough footage as is where if done right there could be an unprecedented documentary made. There are already tons on youtube. I just think a movie would cheapen it and it'd just make me want to go watch the real thing. The Cus/Mike story is better than Rocky or anything Hollywood could come up with. It's actually amazing how he ran into Cus. He was a physical specimen that looked designed to implement Cus's peekaboo style. I couldn't imagine Mike fighting any other way. His power was a 10, his speed was 10, his elusiveness was 10..he was like a cheat code in a fighting game. The closest to perfection I've ever seen in the ring. A lot of people think Mike/Cus's style is old school but it's actually an evolutionary step forward in boxing where Cus got rid of things that didn't work and focused on what did. To hit and not get hit, create angles, move like a pendulum. When done the way Cus wanted it done, the fighter looked like a state of the art robot programmed to destroy humans. It was another level.

[@terryhill1831]

i made bad choices before,and waited to long to say i was sorry,either time pass us by,or they died,i guess it's the same thing,except it wasnt a choice anymore,and i still feel empty,you can heal,but there is a empty place that lives on in you,in time all things can change,but what do i know,respect to all

[@damelalana]

I believe he was sincere. It’s evident, for 20 years, he carried that weight and lived with deep regret and remorse for the death of their bond. He would have only been greater and more protected with Teddy in his life. What makes Tyson extraordinary is his ability to self examine and acknowledge the wrongs and mistakes of his actions. Though knowledge of what is right is not the same as doing right, admittance and holding oneself accountable for past actions, is the first step toward righting wrongs and healing those you’ve hurt, yourself included. Xx

[@Pucksndeep6]

Teddy is long-winded and doesn't let anybody interrupt him and talks for like 10 minutes on one question

[@omargreene3048]

Long winded is an understatement

[@Pucksndeep6]

@@omargreene3048 lol right ?!

[@Sunflo07H]

This video is pure gold ✨️

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Teddy is incredibly thoughtful and honest a very rare possession very few people have these days

[@herdrugby11]

Wow the sportsmanship displayed by tesdy is amazing

[@DirtyJamesUK]

12:51 - the green filter on the camera makes him look like the Incredible Hulk lol 😆😱