Mike Tyson's Letter From Prison - Teddy Atlas & Jim Gray | CLIP

[@kevinlewis8162]

i always knew mike and jim had a special bond, i didn't know they were that close that mike would write him a letter from jail.....that's quite special

[@1D.JFanMma]

Go watch the hotboxing interview with mike

[@kevinlewis8162]

@@1D.JFanMma thanks, i have seen it, and i do remember them talking about their sport and personal relationship in and outside the ring, and you can tell they really trust each other, but i didn't remember the letter story from jail...

[@1D.JFanMma]

@@kevinlewis8162 mike got many letters and sent many letters. There are at least 3-5 guests who talked to mike in prison or received a letter

[@carlgreen998]

@@1D.JFanMma chris eubank visited him regularly

[@1D.JFanMma]

@@carlgreen998 I’m talking about the guests on his show” hotboxing”. There are many people including ll cool j that have either visited him or called or sent him letter.

[@JohnSmith-tk9sm]

Damn, Teddy really doesn't like Mike.

[@luckymepyro9802]

Well , a 15 yr old Mike tried to rape his 11 yr old niece .

[@marlonhosten4693]

Mike is very Raw like few people can be. He never overcame growing up in Brownsville and making millions by the age of 21 was a receipe for disaster !

[@walterfoxx8075]

Yep you 100% right.

[@SkyHawk2729]

It sounds funny, but Mike Tyson does seem like one of the most honest people around. Even more than any athlete out there. Just my opinion.

[@luke125]

He’s not.

[@eddiealexander3736]

@@luke125 you know him personally?

[@carlobiendeluna8362]

@@luke125 most white people always talking Lies like you

[@its_rick_james_bich2575]

He cheated on drugs tests by submitting others peoples urine (he’s admitted to this)…so he’s hardly an honest athlete! Although he blatantly cheated against Holyfield, I believe he was the recipient of cheating tactics (intentional headbuts) throughout both fights. I also believe Holyfield took PED’s.

[@lorir5728]

Tyson has always been very transparent. I've often wondered how far he's gone but he is also very into trying to be a better person. He evolves and he sincerely gets remorseful. He's respected because of that

[@jasonsheikh8354]

I never thought Teddy saw that Vulnerability of Mike!

[@daveyboy_]

Of course he did . And it was filmed

[@ivocolic1981]

Amazing story. Thank you for sharing

[@its_rick_james_bich2575]

For those commenting Teddy Atlas never understood or cared for Mike’s vulnerability clearly don’t know the history between the two. There’s a well known video of Teddy consoling Mike during one of his amateur tournaments. Mike was crying as he didn’t think he was good enough! Hardly the actions of a man that didn’t understand or was unemphatic to Mike’s vulnerability. But when Mike started to over step the line, Atlas would speak to Cus and others to make sure they didn’t condone his behaviour by ignoring it, and instead instilling discipline. Things came to a head when Mike acted inappropriately with Teddy’s niece. He confronted Mike and warned him to never treat his niece or any member of his family with disrespect again. For this he got fired by Cus. The fact is, Teddy was right. It was this lack of discipline that affected Mike’s career and personal life! No doubt there is still resentment there on Teddy’s side and Mike is now very humble and honest about his mistakes and behaviour.

[@dewaynemorris2325]

That bullshit he never respected Mike tyson and mad he couldn't take advantage of the young man fame and wealth

[@notaspeck6104]

I honestly think if the others had done what Atlas had done not only would this situation have never happened, Tyson probably never would've spiralled the way he did. I respect Cus D'Amato a ton, but I don't really know him as a man. All I know is a very troubled 16 year old kid needs a little more than just boxing lessons...

[@bknol2012]

Honesty. A rare trait.

[@ianwoods1384]

Thank you for sharing this film. I'm from the UK. From the first time I saw Mike, I loved him, though he has to be given a fair go in this, where you discuss his honesty. Mike was born in Brownsville, in an extremely harsh generally no hope neighbouhood. If he didnt pick pockets, his pockets would have been picked. His homelife would have been virtually impossible. So of course he'd get in trouble with authority. Just by chance, his luck/fortune changed as a teenager. He got into boxing and was directed to the great Cus De Mato. From that moment on, when Mike's life changed, he had hope and from there, his honesty shone through. Mike put every ounce of everything he had into boxing and totally devoted himself to boxing. Just look at the condition he got himself into. That's honesty, dedication, devotion, respect, passion. Mike won fights with his ring walk alone. Who's done that before or since? He invented that and he's never ever been bettered. Cus, Teddy, Kevin saw Mike's potential and made him into one of the most feared fighting machines thats ever lived. You'll never see the excitement, the expectation of those times again. I found it so humbling to learn of Mike's letter. From the first possible moment Mike had the opportunity to show honesty, he showed it in bucket loads. I dont know anything about the rape incident. What was expected during a night with Iron Mike Tyson? Did they think he was Bambi?? Again, Mike wouldn't admit to doing something he hadn't. Is that not being honest?? How could Mike's honesty ever be in question with all the points I've raised. It shouldn't ever, ever be thought about, let alone contemplated and mouthed. There'll never ever be another time in boxing like Cus, Teddy, Kevin and Mike gave us, ever. I'm so glad I was young and full of energy when I lived through it. Thank you.

[@GgCashh451]

This is criminally underrated

[@daves3587]

Teddy wants to see Mike go to prison forever

[@TonyTee79]

Teddy and Mike talked in person and squashed that beef years ago. There is absolutely no bad blood between them anymore.

[@dude157]

Regarding the undisclosed actions, mental health issues can make you throw all sorts of things out of proportion. Tyson may for instance be referring to something like betraying one's trust, hurting someone he cares about, letting someone down, not having the courage to stand up for something he believed in, or been cowardly where he felt he should have been brave. All these things and infinity many other things when you are alone can eat away at you, make you think life is not worth living. You can learn to hate yourself and spiral into depression, and think you deserve the pain your feeling. Or he could have done some straight up nasty shit worse than rape. Although the list of things which are worse than rape is very short and don't normally go unnoticed. We all know he has a dark side, probably a coping strategy when dealing with fear and anxieties. Be intimidating in a sadistic way to mask your own insecurities. I think Tyson has tackled his inner demons with the help of the toad. Now he knows that the demons are always there, but he can keep them at bay, and only harvest what he needs from them

[@jketcham9004]

Im so mental at the moment that your comment seems like someone humming at different frequencies.

[@stevendaniels8652]

Ive never actually felt teddy was a stand up, developed man. Tyson may have done far worse but he knows his dark side, embrassed it and grew into a better man.

[@Renwoxing13]

Atlas seems like one of those NPC like people, or possibly he is one of those old school "groomed" men who believe a vulnerable, sensitive, self-conscious person like he perceived Mike to be was - weak, a fairy, etc. He seems like an insensitive , callous man, or a man who really truly has no self-conscious attributes, a man without an internal monologue or sense of self awareness. You know a person who always reacts and never reflects. or like I said he could also possibly be heavily brainwashed by machismo... he sure is old enough to be from that timer, and mike's vulnerability, sensitivity, and desire for approval ... Back then? In New York ? you could expect lots of teasing, bullying, etc. being called one of the alphabet letters people when that was a slur, etc.

[@jketcham9004]

Tyson hotboxing episode with Francese mafia guy, he seems to talk abit more about stuff he may allegedly have witnessed.

[@gennerobootz6490]

I think teddy just needs to forgive Mike for himself

[@peterruiz6117]

Murder is very believable, for a man who could kill with a punch. And, it is easier to do, in the moment of anger, or even danger, than other crimes that may require more thought. Just saying, as a former cop.

[@vonclaren1]

Cop?!?! Yuck, the hell outa here

[@NorthwestAdventurerNWA]

“There’s no statute of limitations for Murder, I’m just saying.” Teddy Atlas

[@stavros693000]

It wouldnt surprise me. He did some bad shit in his youth.

[@RichCMoney]

Yeah, when Teddy said that, that said it all.

[@jonmolina948]

Teddy was locked up too. He had some bad shit too.

[@anhviet5412]

@@jonmolina948 NYC is a tough place filled with tough characters

[@rebelfilmz4714]

Teddy with the Bjj fanatics shirt. Love it

[@Zeus0886]

Mike: I broke my back Jim: What do you mean by that? Mike: My back is broken. Jim: Is it a vertebrae? Mike: Spinal

[@phillymol6335]

Funny how Mike never got spoke to so much about his “offence” at the time 🤷‍♂️

[@star2be83]

That shit is deep

[@walterfoxx8075]

Guys remember mike tyson grew up with real shooters and killers. Lets not forget that the guy who shot 50 cent 9 times was mike tyson best friend...

[@morganstraub5282]

Ah never heard that, wit was the guy's name

[@CaddyJim]

People know his thieving ways when he was younger or alleged spousal abuse but when you're in prison like that especially if you're innocent you have to justify it in your head so even if the crimes he was talking about wasn't worse or as bad as what he was accused of he was making peace with it within himself remember he also had a religious transformation while in prison

[@GgCashh451]

Dude this is so accurate. I don’t think he ever abused his wife but you’re right when you say you have to justify why you’re in prison even if you didn’t do What you were sentenced for. Prison is not easy to get through and questioning every day why you’re in there and telling yourself that you didn’t do anything wrong just makes it so much harder to get through

[@jimmierev4220]

Agree Mike could've related to that Karma was having it's way he did mention he would beat up people in the neighborhood for money and did say on his hot boxing podcast he was smoking Marijuana and drinking alcohol because his mom would leave it around

[@themightyatom1031]

Definitely a child like vulnerability about Mike, which you can see in his teenage interviews and clips. But I think he's open and honest about his past because that's a way of apologising for the things he's done and they way he once behaved. I believe Mike is a different person now whose in a much better place

[@riverdean7]

wat were the thngs that mike actually did do

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

So true 👍

[@sisenor6841]

No views 15 likes.. makes sense

[@abdullahufcmaster6792]

He is the Beast

[@SteveWoodsGsy]

Wow 🤩

[@alexmoroianu2882]

Hey Teddy great show sir, don't quit life , live to 100 and beyond. What do you think about the fight between Max Baer and Cindarela man? New heavywight cindarela man ... Max Baer was not performing at all.. do you think the match was rigged in some way? Thanks for the content.

[@stavros693000]

Max gave it to braddock. But braddock could take a helluva punch, and out worked the champion to a decision . Baer was used to guys going to sleep when he hit em. James Braddock was a tough n hungry SOB that won a hard faught, well earned decision . I realise you wanted Atlas' opinion but i think he would agree.

[@alexmoroianu2882]

@@stavros693000 Ok but on the footage it seems to me like Max was not wanting to punch Braddoc i don't know.... some sort of secret there maybe an arangement...

[@kenweis7913]

I feel for Teddy alot.....he was trying to do the right thing a discipline Mike because he knew that all the hard work was nothing once Tyson made it big.... It's like having the fastest racehorse but it kicks and bites everyone around....or a car with so much horsepower you blow the head off the engine..... I tried to be that discipline to a step child and her mother got rid of me....I slowly got to see that step child fail

[@mtmadigan82]

It's not black and white, like most things in life. Mike needed to be reeled in. Brandishing a guns one thing. Firing a round next to his head is something else entirely. I think it entirely depends on the whose story is more true. Dude was 3 years older than the girl, not 21 and cruising the high schools. Other hand his upbringing and future incidents could lend weight to the darker version of that interaction. Atlas was no boyscout that age either. Thing that sucks is how horrible 1st person recollections are, they make bad witnesses in fast crimes. Your mind starts shaping that version you believe to be true. There was a few studies about people in trauma, car accident, assault, robbery. They had video of these events and a few times a year theyd bring the people in and question them on that event and details. Zero people described it the way they did originally and it was even further from the video of the event. They never showed them it or gave indication any answers changed. So who knows Teddy spent so much time with him, its obvious he cared. If he just didn't pull the fcking trigger.....

[@luke125]

“Like murder” Teddy said. Interesting 🤔

[@Delanuve]

Can you guys please break down Oveerem and Frankie Edgers last fight on the UfC headline for Feb 26. It was short and nasty.

[@abdullahufcmaster6792]

💪🏻

[@coreylew2835]

Wow their isn't to many things out there worse than rape

[@chessirecat7998]

First lol Secondly, wow what a powerful segment sincerely.

[@Lnch4ALion]

And worst lol

[@dannyVulture]

Teddy is a bit out of order for asking about thay letter. Same to Jim for putting out privacy like that. He already knew Mike never answered the question, so why bring it up? Powerful stuff no doubt, just a bit out of line given the context and length of time it has been

[@luislora4475]

I don’t think Jim is out of line. He asked Mike if he could talk about it. Teddy is the one out of line.

[@markmacintyre5628]

Teddy, can you explain what you mean about Tyson never getting tested in his fights please. You said the fights he lost were the only fights he got tested in correct. Well I watched at least 6-8 fights that he was absolutely tested and won. A few in split decision isn't that the most tested a fighter could be 🤔. Plus any fight he lost after 2000 was nothing, he was way past his prime and look like shit to be honest. Buster beat Tyson yes but 100 percent of people would tell you for a fact that he didn't train, partied, sleep with all the women over there,, didn't have the right corner guys, just divorced Robin,, etc. He didn't look like the same guy and everyone knows it. 100 percent of people would say he would have won if he was there mentality if you know what I mean. The only fight I would say he did lose was the 1st fight against holyfield. Tyson 5 years past his prime yes but still a good fighter, holyfield was so roided up he looked like Barry bonds in the ring and still it was one of the hardest hitting fights we all watched,, I'm honestly surprised people don't talk about how much roids holyfield was taking at the time but it is what it is. If Tyson never lost the corner he had and keep his mind right he would have faced guys like holyfield and lewis in his prime and never would have lost even with the roids. So I believe if we live in a true world his record is 60-1 with someone finally beating him in the mid 2000s.

[@sonojah]

Only 6 yrs older than Mike? Gray ages like milk lolz

[@dc56789]

Teddy is so bitter against Mike

[@leszekhalama1173]

Of course, there was no rape. I hope Mike has returned to Christ.

[@usmanchaudhry6678]

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul is the fight Boxing needs to make next...the unfortunate reality is that would be the Biggest Fight in Boxing history ever... **** Context: Bigger than Ali v Forman Tyson v Holyfield Pacman v Mayweather

[@Ali_Raza808]

What makes you think Jake Paul would accept a fight against Tyson😂

[@kmoney4270]

The dumbest fight in history.

[@Zeus0886]

Well its happening

[@usmanchaudhry6678]

I predicted this fight 3 years ago

[@michael_177]

WHOEVER RUNS THIS CHANNEL WE NEED MORE MMA FIGHT COMPANION WITH TEDDY ATLAS. PLEASE GOD PLEASE ITS MY DRUG OF CHOICE. (this is in full acknowledgement that this comment has nothing to do with the video subject, my apologies, but i just learned that teddy took an interest in MMA)

[@milanbelovukovic8252]

Teddy why you hate Mike so much? I now yours history but...??? You are ok guy but...? Serbia

[@dewaynemorris2325]

That's why teddy altas is a bum?

[@Wass_85]

Mike can be a manipulator though and he was likely trying to work his magic on Jim, I believe he was guilty.

[@jesuisdavid1]

You've never reveiwed that case? The alleged victim, accused her prom date(white guy) of rape as well because she gave up the cheeks and didnt want her father to know she wasnt a virgin. That witness wasnt allowed by the Judge presiding over his case. Has he murdered etc, pretty sure he has

[@darthpheez]

Teddy sounds biased and malicious against Tyson in this interview. Cheap and low class imo.

[@rezaninorowzin1060]

I don’t care what EVERY say about the rape aligation mike didn’t do it Love from IRAN AND HOLLAN AND RUSLAND