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During their chat, a teenage Iron Mike swore revenge on Larry Holmes for Ali. 6 years later, justice was had.
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[@ominae1]

He become so humble, to admit that Holmes was past his prime.

[@voongnz]

Conan asks better questions than esnews?!

[@ominae1]

voongnz Everybody ask better questions that esnews LOL

[@MrDrmillgram]

+Vincent Marduk An even older Larry Holmes later schooled much younger champions. Though Tyson made it look easy there was a chance the cagey veteran could string the fight out and make Tyson look bad. Tyson didn't let that happen though. But then again Kevin Rooney was in his corner then and when he left so did Tyson's edge.

[@markyncole]

+MrDrmillgram BS, name a great fighter AFTER Tyson that Rooney trained?

[@drepop803]

+Vincent Marduk tyson ALWAYS plays/played the humble role. going back to before he was champ he's always been like that. i remember he and ali were on a show together and ali was hiding behind the couch or something. they asked ali whats wrong and he pointed at mike and said "im scared of him" jokingly ofcourse. then he starts to say how great of a fighter mikes going to be and mike is just smiling saying "i wouldnt stand a chance". right after the holmes fight he was saying holmes was past his prime.

[@natbrownizzle3815]

Everytime he speaks of Cus D'Amato he tears a bit, just shows how much he loved that guy and how thankful he is.

[@danieljohnson4530]

yes!!

[@jasontyson3658]

Combination of Cus dying and the vulture that is Don King really did Mike in

[@RBG9000]

+Jason Tyson true, he continually kept losing speed and accuracy in the ring, amd lost all his battles out of it after cus

[@ericr1048]

Nat Brown I loved cus.

[@jurkovich]

Mike wouldnt have been nothing without Cus

[@trixielolo77]

It gave me chills when he said at 14 years old, he was crying to Ali saying, "I'll get him for you when I get big". How precious, passionate, protective and empathetic towards Ali's loss.

[@NARKISDUDE]

legend with legendary stories.

[@mohamedalhasy3418]

Lethend wid lethendary thtorieth !

[@jaypeel5336]

Legend with a lengendary story about a legend

[@abbasdaud8272]

That's great

[@da_gaming_guru]

@MUFC Kid, I’ve seen this same comment in 95% of the boxing videos I watched. Like you, I am also a football fan but I get the feeling that you are downgrading boxing which is not cool. I couldn’t care less if Murica, Canada, etc. decide to watch real football and I believe most boxing fans don’t care as well. Also, I respect that you are a Man United fan (club with history) but Arsenal better

[@GarciaOnThaBeat]

@@mohamedalhasy3418 whahaha😂👌🏽

[@TheSwaggedOutRapper]

R.I.P Ali

[@zakariaelhilali8929]

rip ali and malcom x they was the great they new islam means isalm kill rasicat

[@odw_99]

+Zakaria elHilali eh?

[@addinhowtobasic]

InnaLillah wa innaliLLahi rojiun.

[@Conscii]

addin8585 "From God we come and to God we return" ^

[@TruthGatherer2013]

you guys need to study astrotheology to know where your religion comes from.... what the true meaning is... and not the exoteric garbage that poisons this world that most believe in

[@lonestar6709]

_"I was pretty lucky to win. Larry was pretty old by that time."_ Wow. Some real humility from Mike Tyson there. Larry Holmes was a great fighter. And should be respected so.

[@QuietSchemer]

Really beautiful.

[@leondecastro1807]

Your profile picture... I like. Jk. Yeah, Mike Tyson set a path of revenge and didn't get it. By the end, he gained humility.

[@H.K.5]

Sonny Liston was way older when he fought Ali and Patterson.

[@smokeelite9719]

Ikr he never mentioned about himself on how great he was.

[@Tee1312Jay]

@@H.K.5 The fight announcer said he was 30

[@gregodonnell1570]

In tysons own words. "All heads must bow, all tongues must confess. Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time"

[@laslasman1206]

Bollocks...Put them all in a room and Tyson in his prime, would have been the last man standing...

[@rishikeshp.5610]

@@laslasman1206 Lol no way man. Foreman would chop him down like lumber.

[@nazamdeep1613]

Indeed muhammad alibtge greatest

[@anglychinaman2351]

Ali and Tyson the GOATS Both admitted that they would lose to each other

[@BagzAndPresident]

Greg O'Donnell ripoff of a bible quote “Jesus Christ is Lord”

[@hamzaahmed3066]

So Dave Chappelle, The Rock and Iron Mike Tyson all met Ali before they became famous very interesting

[@DAKINS896]

+Hamza Ahmed well, The Rock and Mike Tyson had connections to famous people before they were famous, so its not hard to believe at all.

[@pabloenrique2960]

+jack frost yup Tysons trainer at the time was the same guy who trained Floyd Patterson, long story short

[@yoitsblang]

alot more people met ali.... and they're not famous

[@ilikebeinganonymous8666]

Brandon Lang LMFAO

[@arjundev8090]

Even Arnold Schwarzenegger.. met Muhammad Ali one of his idols before he got the huge reputation in the Cinema industry

[@kayc8092]

People here laughing at his tongue but y'll won't reach what he reached

[@derek8147]

It is something you would never say to his face.

[@RealSupaHotFireVEVO]

+The Joker Haven't you already though?

[@TK0S3]

You're an idiot. Just like the actor playing that lame character in that shitty film. You can't control a rape charge. If you're rich, which you will never be, you will attract all kinds of shitty people who would do anything to get some of that money.

[@whoru4me145]

Kay C Nobody will ever reach what Mike reached. Youngest Heavyweight champion that ever was, and probably ever will be, at just 19 years of age. He was a child Heavyweight champ, on top of the world, and rich. People criticize him for his actions and words. What do you expect? Someone who didn't have anything and being homeless, to having anything and everything he wanted, while being just a kid. He turned out pretty damn well for being through what Mike has been through.

[@itsnotfunny8257]

Plus he is a very humble man

[@TheEXNLounge]

“Yes, I could do that. Yes.” I think it’s a shame Mike was never given credit for his customer service skills

[@jr6200]

Haha

[@Esrachu]

I literally screamed at your comment in the middle of the night xD THX! :D

[@Kinobambino]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Kinobambino]

@@Esrachu I live your name

[@thomasbrandt8265]

What you talking about he gave Evander his ear back didn't even charge him for gas ?

[@AdamPaul222]

RIP Muhammad Ali : The Greatest

[@addinhowtobasic]

InnaLillah wa innaliLLahi rojiun.

[@jatjatt]

nope tyson the greatest

[@samial1733]

@@jatjatt hahahaha lol bro Muhammad ali is Tyson's Idol.He clearly admitted that in this video at about the boxing matches..Ali lost only 5 in 66 while Tyson lost 6 in only 55!!

[@jaydengray4015]

Vinay Tomar nah fanboy

[@bakerzane3055]

@@jatjatt Tyson literally admitted that he would get beaten up by Muhammad Ali

[@bjaminm428]

I love Tyson, RIP ali

[@ZAOUWV]

Me too

[@addinhowtobasic]

InnaLillah wa innaliLLahi rojiun.

[@bjaminm428]

+itsadogsworld yaknow good man in my book

[@jacobnoori]

He has stories for days! He's the best.

[@Onico5]

yes like the time when i almost beated up Michael Jordan for dating Givens before him! Jordan was so afraid at that party

[@handsomeX]

​@@Onico5I think that was Brad Pitt.

[@ali-iraq-5608]

When Ali passed away I regret not meeting him, I will not make this mistake with Tyson I hope one day I will meet this legend. Look out for my Tyson :)

[@elitefew8537]

watch out he has a mean right hook

[@delzypii5531]

me too

[@donpablo4087]

YOOOO ME TOOO

[@user-ws3we4re9t]

D B a WMD LETHAL WEAPON

[@h.o.2953]

Just bc ur name is Ali this not means you can fight hahahaha

[@WheelyamEakaPEBBLES]

My back is broken. I broke my back. Spinal.

[@Haseeebo]

Hahaha 😂

[@JaeEnceeti]

+William Eleazar lmaooo

[@SomeBodyIUsedToKnow8]

Lol never forget

[@hawaiano8]

hahahahahaha

[@thepatriottz9205]

before I played that clip my dad busted out laughing I wondered why

[@Jessejec109]

It's hard not to love the Mike Tyson of today

[@ArtofLunatik]

Seriously. Hes a good dude. Smarter than most people would think he is

[@petergiourelas3753]

Yes much better now

[@amapolishplummer]

RIP THE G.O.A.T No one will come close.

[@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7]

Mike Tyson does..

[@frankiemoore9127]

+NZWarriorNation Paes no he doesn't

[@greylynn-snakevenom113glc7]

+Frankie Moore: And you know because you are????? zzzzzzzzzz exactly!!!

[@ajmirra4900]

+NZWarriorNation Paes because mike tyson himself said that. only deluded mayweather thinks he is better. nobody taking him serious.

[@yusufpapi5717]

pacquiao is 90%100 of being ali

[@Cruyv]

its 4th of June 2016, RIP Mohammed Ali, A true champ, a nation hero, and a brother to us May Allah forgive you and forgive us from our sins .. We will miss you

[@cattymingdu4151]

Ameen

[@lutheran7674]

there is no god.

[@afnanfahmi6405]

hey +southern Traveller. don't say that mate, we are free to believe in whatever we want to, so if you're an atheist or whatever, just keep it to yourself, and we keep ours to ourselves, we believe in ours, and you believe in yours, okay? we can prolong this, by saying atheist is stupid, bullshit or whatever, and keep on saying god do exist and other heaps of stuffs, but we don't, and I choose don't, i respect yours and you respect ours, aight mate?

[@marcjenson9902]

May God forgive us*

[@foxmulder339]

you just did tho.

[@BoogieTheMann]

Hahahaha...Mike said "I can do that,yes"...hahahaha

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Boogie The Mann, yeh haha. I think mike purposefully uses a comedy angle of putting on a polite manner when talking about aggressive moments. He did it in another video too

[@catsinflames4598]

This makes me sad and happy at the same time. Sad that he's gone, and happy that I know Mike kept his promise.

[@Thejugglingbum]

I love Mike Tyson. The most vicious champion ever. And now in his later years a very smart and reflective, poetic person.

[@mikeycityify]

I love how humble he is, he said well he got lucky and that his opponent was older.

[@ulmo5536]

Rest In Peace Ali

[@R8V10]

Best story ever! Ali was the greatest sportsman and superstar of all time.

[@timprescott4634]

A B Nope.

[@abdallaahmed7818]

Tim Prescott nope what he is the greatest

[@timprescott4634]

@@abdallaahmed7818 Boxer? Arguably yes. Greatest sportsman and superstar? EASILY arguable and incredibly subjective...

[@stevengonzales4124]

damn savage, I love mike Tyson.

[@nailchristian03]

Hell yea.

[@artiea658]

Steven Gonzales my bother in law trained with him in Tysons hometown

[@mooomy1000]

I loved his honesty when he said " I was lucky , Larry Holmes was old "

[@stealth7516]

@Angel Baron what? How was he not lucky? Holmes was an old dude who came out of retirement to fight Tyson.

[@lez075]

@@stealth7516 He fought for 14 more years and won 20 more professional boxing fights after he lost to Mike. Not to say he was 48-2 in his career.

[@jackcutts6634]

"Yes, I can do that... yes" pure talent. The man was and still is amazing

[@BTCxOUTLAWx]

Mike has evolved into a humble man, definitely up there with the greatest of all time

[@jshanker2005]

From being a thug, Tyson turned himself into a pretty decent and modest human being.

[@jshanker2005]

@Smart observer It also teaches violence. If Tyson became a modest human being, it was because of his wife. He himself says that in the book. Don't bring Religion where it does not belong.

[@gabkoost]

@Smart observer Smoking DMT from a Toad was what made Tyson humble. Not Islam.

[@gabkoost]

@Smart observer No religious theory can achieve what DMT achieves. With the last you actually get to meet the Gods.

[@bafattvahetere]

Smoking pot makes you humble. Ever met a violent rastafari?

[@robertisham5279]

@@gabkoost Exactly

[@pham411]

The champ!! No matter what he is doing, love seeing big mike! And great MA story!! Holy shit

[@LittleGreyBag]

I can perfectly understand Mike Tyson and I think people are milking an already milked-to-death joke.

[@SuperRayRay44]

Much respect to Mike Tyson for showing love to the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali! RIP Champ

[@barakatahmed5852]

May Allah grant him Janna

[@alexanderali1179]

ameen

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

Ameen

[@Sara-qb3pi]

Ameen

[@rahulvig3218]

may god provide him peace.

[@cattymingdu4151]

Ameen

[@SafeHandsAssassin]

RIP Champ. True icon and legend. Thank you for everything.

[@ecbennyj8078]

Mayweather wouldn't agree.

[@timeless_heart3069]

+ecbenny J but the rest of the world would...

[@ecbennyj8078]

Timeless _ Heart True, but Mayweather would have a lot to say to back up his claim as the greatest. He could say he has a perfect record, never took punishment like Ali had, having more PPV buys, which is a weak argument because back when Ali was boxing, no boxer cared about PPV buys and were more interested in seeing who they could beat, not beating PPV numbers.

[@Nexus42]

If there was ever a time to put subtitles in Conan's KZbin videos, this would be it.

[@Nexus42]

+wr1swd84 My hearing is fine, but English isn't my native language.

[@Nexus42]

Daniel Good for you then, but I think the +71 proves that I'm not entirely at fault here.

[@lol2924]

+Shadownet Spy Yeah, that happens when they use a lot of slang.

[@shaunpearson7905]

+Shadownet Spy English isn't a native language it's an indoeuropean language are you an Iriquois?

[@Nexus42]

Shaun Pearson Do you really not know what the word "Native" means? I was born and live in Sweden, that makes me a native to Sweden, and Swedish my native language. Just because Native Americans use the word native, doesn't mean that they exclusively own it...

[@clydeb7713]

Cus was a lifetime teacher for Mike.He gave Mike confidence to face the rigors of life. Mike became a humble and well rounded man when he matured. I really admire him now.

[@danieladams4561]

I just love my Mike’s journey. Boy he really worked on himself.

[@HereGoesKevin]

He's a legend with a Legendary stories to tell.

[@Notoriusnero]

He’s so down to earth and respectful gotta respect this man on and off the ring

[@philipmemm]

his life is amazing.. he is also proof that therapy CAN help people.. it may have taken many years but mike has turned into an amazing person. i could sit down for hours and listen to his stories!

[@arjun88888]

Conan is a great interviewer. One of the few that really gave Mike a good vibe asking good questions 💯

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

He's a humble guy

[@Biboche23]

I love his lisp actually find the way he speaks really calm and soothing. Mike really turned his attitude around i like what that man has become. He’s funny smart compassionate and cool.

[@aaawindowcleaning9394]

It's so amazing how Mike has done a 180 from the person he used to be. Just by the way he spoke about Larry ; you can see the change. He didn't want to belittle or be disrespectful in anyway.

[@jakubkrcma]

Mike is a great guy. Worked hard as hell. Achieved everything imaginable. Mega legend.

[@TheAverageGamer_CJ]

God came to take his champion ~Mike

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Actually it's Muhammad Ali. Mike is still here buddy. #RIPAli

[@jurgenklopp4131]

+Belal Qureshi Tyson said that about Ali Buddy

[@fhende4845]

Good piece!

[@CoectSolutions]

R.I.P Muhammad Ali :'(

[@kitcutting]

In this day and age, we don’t really see people value the importance of having heroes to look up to, the same way Iron Mike looks up to Ali

[@Harris.S]

R.I.P Ali . You're the king of boxing for ever.

[@pangloiphom4882]

Mike is so honest all the time. Open minded, shares both the dark and bright side. Very very true in what he speaks

[@gaatjeniksaan915]

This man is full of emotion I can feel it when he talks. The funny part is when you close you’re eyes and listen to his voice you never expect him to be a ferocious killing machine in the ring. Yet he became so humble as he has learn to deal with his emotions… The greatest battle he ever fought was against himself, and he won… Iron Mike Tyson ladies and gentlemen, at his prime the greatest boxer.

[@sawmakai]

"yes i could do that yes" lmao at the end understatement

[@king42040]

RIP champ :'(

[@heliopolis29]

A very candid moment. A gem of a story. God bless ALI.

[@cudencuden]

dude sound real humble when he talks ..good for him

[@ryan-xp9lc]

“Yes yes I can do that yes” 😂

[@pierrejackson1188]

RIP Muhammad Ali 😢😔😢

[@cornonthecob1268]

Ain't no filters with Mike, honest as they come.

[@Tjd1982]

This is not the same man from the 80s, calmed down so much.

[@lildropper250]

I liked his phone call with canibus

[@paroonjoos]

+hector gonzalez your main objective is to do nothing but eat, eat, eat MCs for breakfast

[@kyler2744]

RIP 😢

[@MrGrxxx123]

this is good stuff!

[@Ghostdog_89]

Man, this is so admirable. Absolute legend! Long live, Mike!

[@saintangel13official]

Truly 2 of the greatest boxers of all time!

[@adomcbado]

RIP Muhammad Ali

[@rosendoortega9045]

The most realest person ull meet in ur life.. he doesnr brag about who tyson is or who he ko or the millions he made, he always shares those behind the camera moments like this.. this is a real legend.... !!!

[@joejones1991]

wasn't patient enough to to wait 30 seconds for this ad to end.

[@blueiceani6833]

+Joe Jones It's 2016 and you still don't have adblock?

[@UFOgamers]

+BlueIceAni people still using IE ..

[@pulssucks1606]

+HENNI Mohamed Actually I thought the same thing I recently had to repair a computer using Windows 10 and apparently they changed IE to this new thing called "Microsoft Edge" as if that's going to trick people into thinking it's not IE.

[@joejones1991]

cell phone

[@UFOgamers]

Joe Jones you still can use apps to block adds, (they will create a new VPN profil).it can mess with your wireless operator connection though.

[@cryptoanalysts5793]

I really wanna say one things in this day ......can we all respect each other in the comment section ...Muslim Christian or Jews ...white black or Asian ...can we all share love and not hate ....just for one freaking day ...rip Ali you live and die as the greatest king of kings rest in peace brother

[@MOET02]

Ali: “Aiight Mike go get this SOB” Mike: “yessir I can do that sir, yes” Lmaoo

[@IRod123]

This is amazing, great spirits in these men. Great story.

[@bolanlan9131]

So humble!

[@echa_caldo]

Mike Tyson misses cus 'd Amato he truly appreciate and loves him he made him and put him in a better place than what he was in....what a blessing , imagine we wouldn't have a Mike Tyson a phenomenal spectacular human being like the Phoenix From the Ashes rises above from rags to riches and from riches to rags Mike Tyson is unique iconic legendary unlike no other he's the Bruce Lee and boxing. THE BADEST MAN ON THE PLANET EARTH!!!! BOW DOWN!!! TO THE KING OF KINGS OF BOXING.

[@AlejandroCruz-jl5kr]

R.I.P Muhammad Ali :( (The greatest boxer to ever live in my eyes)

[@The5starSTUNNNA]

FLOYD VS MCGREEGOR!!!!!!! LOL

[@lordomegazero]

humble and respectful man, tyson legendary fighter and human being

[@Mohammed87a]

Beautiful story

[@jb_terahertz]

Mike is awesome

[@jibreelahmed6503]

R.I.P Muhammad Ali, you were and still are the greatest boxer of all time. #RIPMuhammadAli

[@suadkacar3017]

mike is one of the most genuine people in this world.

[@clumsydonkey332]

Tyson has become so gentle and humble since he retired from his boxing days. You can tell he looks back with a little bit of regret and sees how much emotion was behind the win but how guilty he felt cause he feels the fight wasn't exactly fair.

[@Fish_and_Coins]

El fatiha for Muhammad Ali, The Greatest.

[@puta4152]

Aw thats cute “when i get big ima get him for you” 😂

[@lukad332]

Mike casually lookin like a robber xD

[@Bennyboy12]

Ali and mike Tyson two of the greatest athletes to grace the planet.

[@austinlittke5580]

The greatest of all time, will always love Mike.

[@thousandsunny2478]

i LOVE ALI AND TYSONS BOND

[@decade9512]

Mike was humble to say Holmes was old that time n i was lucky to win the match. great respect to u Mike..

[@mrmobbboss1059]

Two greats

[@TrakouriJackson]

If you look at, he also defeated Trevor Berbick who also defeated Ali as well....

[@abc876]

Trakouri Jackson Berbick beat ali when he was sick, tyson beat berbick as payback for ali

[@TrakouriJackson]

I know he beat him as payback, thats what I was trying to say......

[@ganeshbdr.kharka6223]

Every time I watch Mike in an interview, I pray the interviewers be good to him cos I can't see them making Mike uncomfortable.

[@gamesfreak4847]

One of the greatest story's to ever hear, and it involves two greats!

[@FIERYDURRANI]

ali and tyson my 2 all time favs. his lisping is so cute. keep it strong champ. almighty is with you

[@schmarma4704]

he just called mike tyson a creep. and tyson laughed. times have changed

[@khadermohiuddinmohammed3977]

Soo humble, he said "I was lucky".. that shows how much respect he has for other fighters. Holmes was a good boxer. Sometimes u just hate someone just because they win against ur hero. It took alot of courage to type Holmes was a good boxer, imagine how Tyson could say it on air soo easily.

[@kennorton1478]

The regular voice of Mike Tyson when he speaks sounds like hes fighting off his tears. That shows me how much troubles hes been through all his life.

[@shantanuuploads8558]

" The man who has no imagination has no wings " ~ MUHAMMAD ALI

[@gregodonnell1570]

Il get him for you ali! Boy did u ever make good on that promise mike

[@MegaDavidOfficial]

I will love to meet Mike in person he seems like a real genuine person. Mike is legendary.

[@BIZARBIES]

I could listen to Tyson tell stories all day...

[@holistic7980]

I'm not black but I believe in equality and Mohammed Ali way very passion for that too. Great role mode in that aspect for black men and women. May Allah have mercy on your soul.