Mike Tyson Talks About Cus D'Amato

From James Toback's Tyson (2008) documentary.
• Tyson

[@ethanrozling2732]

Doesn't matter what race you are, and doesn't matter what race your dad is, every young man needs a father...

[@angeloramirez9743]

Tru

[@aaroneusjames2342]

amen!

[@OscarG323LA]

👏👏👏

[@kaylanschlosser3694]

@Taquisha Laynetta I absolutely agree. But if you also look into the fact that certain states got plenty of government funding for welfare programs that were directed at the less income individuals, and in order to collect that welfare you had to be a single parent. For me that's the government trying to break up the family home in the poor communities.

[@JohnWayne-86ed]

Kaylan Schlosser Just because you're no longer with the mother doesn't mean you can't be a father to your child.

[@alexmedina1849]

“That’s my boy and he’s with me “ that must mean the world to a kid that didn’t have a dad

[@lpurnell4827]

Hey bro, I’m from a place similar to where Mike is from with a lot of broken homes. What you said is 100% correct. When I would see boys with their dads doing things, it would break my heart every time. That’s an emotion I’m conscious of, but it affects you on so many levels that you’re not aware of which can be devastating. That’s why I’m as close to my two kids as a father could be. I knew as a young man that I’d never ever be alienated from my kids no matter what because I lived that loneliness

[@jamescoleman3103]

Tyson had his father in his life.

[@kima3555]

@@jamescoleman3103 yeah which was cus d’mato who only stayed around for 6-7 years before dying of illness, mike’s real father was never there for him and only appeared back in his life when tyson was the champion

[@nickniehaus1763]

@@mohammednasir1551 real men cry. It might take you a life time to realize this.

[@thomasgriffin2326]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinberger3501]

A shy, sensitive man who happened to be the most devastating fighter of his generation.

[@njmes3037]

100%

[@laza_mma1052]

@@cbrreezzyy69 " He raped multiple women " hahaha what the hell are you talking about ? He never raped anybody. He had his criminal , mental and drug/alcohol problems when he was younger but now he is all good. Most of us did stupid shit.

[@joeywalker2061]

@Just D his trial was a sham and the girl who accused him is a known liar who accused other people she was also a gold digger. Mike pretty much convicted himself he was acting like an idiot in court and the jury saw that and made up their minds on him. Only someone who is uninformed would think mike actually did it.

[@bmoneybesteves]

If cus was still alive he wouldn’t have gone down that path he did in life.

[@flex2125]

Chris Bernardo it was a struggle to survive.. he means sensitive as in nobody believed in him but when cus came he believed in people

[@saladdays4883]

Anyone else wish they had a Cus in their life?

[@thabomboneni2994]

Salad Days this world would be a better place

[@deschutesmaple4520]

Stop trying to get likes, it's just pathetic this type of behaviour.

[@chasen47]

Every day. Making one for myself since I didn’t have one.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Why you actin' like your life's already over? :P

[@aaroneusjames2342]

I needed one. but all I had was my heroin addict step-dad and my bitch ass drug addict dad. and now I'm a loser. and it's all my fault.

[@Vinsanity_93]

he cannot talk about cus without getting emotional, speaks volumes on what cus has done for mike

[@goofverdinus165]

@jessesam what racists?

[@TheIzzyblaz]

jessesam d

[@mikehunt8221]

@jessesam whats this?

[@hunterdoesfootball1203]

jessesam He was influenced by the wrong people a lot

[@Rangerfan11]

I mean it’s really nice to see this example of people helping other people. I like to see things like this...it happens every day but it’s not brought to life. In the end (In my opinion)...it’s not how you start it’s how you finish. Mike was young and no one is prepared for that kind of fame, Money, women...etc...he has it all in abundance at young age...I don’t think I would have handled it any better. He was a global phenomenon!! Today Mike is a great family man who’s been knocked down in the game of life many times but he keeps getting up and now look at him! It tells you something about a person!

[@RTOneZer0]

A strong father figure can build a man up just like a weak father can destroy a man's life.

[@peteramaya3584]

preach brother

[@elnino4568]

Amen

[@austinnovak2054]

good way to say it

[@noname-gm7jk]

You make me cry my father destroy me but through it

[@noxxious5.098]

I agree 100%

[@epikcyne]

Mike Tyson is probably the most honest human being anyone will ever meet. A man who’s also not afraid to show his vulnerable side. I’m happy for Mike and where he is now in his life.

[@vaderetro264]

epikcyne What a gross exaggeration.

[@rayjr62]

epicene, you couldn't have stated that any better.

[@wille7319]

@@vaderetro264 It's sad you don't see this quality in him. Speaks more about yourself than anything really.

[@MrMark945]

Not excusing what he did but watch him now he has totally changed and openly admits what a horrible man he was...wayyyyy different

[@d_no_allyn_86]

@@wille7319 exactly. People who shit on others is a reflection of who they are.

[@bgt2848]

What a difference a strong father figure can make in someone’s life

[@saprissa30]

Exactly. Best comment. Thank you. Strong father figure is key.

[@joeshmo95]

meanwhile single motherhood is praised and incentivized and the courts kick fathers in the nuts when the mom decides she wants a divorce (women initiate 70% of divorces, 90% of divorces in college educated married couples).

[@educatainment1799]

@@joeshmo95 Cus was never married to Tyson's mom. You can still be the father to your child when you are divorced.

[@educatainment1799]

@ I completely understood his comment. You misunderstood mine. I was saying the courts don't prevent you from being in your child's life unless you have violent tendencies or something like that. Cus was just an example I was using of how just being in someone's life can be a father figure.

@@educatainment1799 .. I think u still missing the point bro..smh.

[@muggerb8852]

This is the realest interview i've ever seen.

[@anderson11041980]

Chocked me up

[@Lryusaki230]

You should watch joe rogan

[@kebabfoto]

mdpa80 same Mike is the real deal, I have alot of respect and love for this person

[@madcrabber1113]

@Alisha S I saw an interview with him on Joe Rogan I believe and he said he has to get his mind into an angry and vicious state or something along those lines in order to train to fight and to fight and he didn't want to feel that anymore.

[@PatTheRiot]

So true.

[@cizia69]

Cus freed Tyson from fear

[@dwyurr]

he was a therapist in a way for his childhood traumas and focused tyson's energy into becoming what he was always meant to be. he mentions Cus saved him from bullying, even mike tyson was a victim of bullying.

[@valentinedpg]

it's the opposite in a way..he actually feed him the fear.. or rather be aware of fear. I know..it doesn't make sense but think about it...based on his upbringing

[@cizia69]

@@valentinedpg I get it, he made him aware of it and made him used his fear as fuel to fight, but in some ways freed him from running from it.

[@cizia69]

@@Gnomebe He just said he fears everybody, he is the epitome of fear

[@TonyEnglandUK]

For one of the toughest guys that ever lived, there's so much hurt and pain still inside Mike. Even here, he's holding so much of it in. I hope he gets to an even better place where he can let all that hurt out of him.

[@BennyJeters]

Don King never would have came near Mike had Cus still been alive.

[@davidnguyen9114]

Cus was a very wise man. He wouldve smelled a snake like don king from a mile away. He always wanted to keep his fighters away from the mafia corrupted boxing too.

[@difoundations9304]

Totally true my friend..they deserve a movie soon as possible..

[@AK-fh1qz]

Don king is a lecherous mofo he was in everyone’s title fight and press conferences and took everything from them.

[@rahulbaweja9199]

Don ruined Mike

[@freddykrueger6806]

I think Cus would have killed Don.

[@lopezroman88]

Broke me down as a person and rebuilt me

[@enriquemartingomezojeda]

Strong

[@RenaissanceM]

Mike Tyson is like a classic Greek Hero. He’s not perfect, he started out a sweet boy who was bullied and in a bad situation, he was trained by a legend, he became more than a warrior he became almost a monster, and now for in his that he’s older he’s able to reflect on his flaws and his mistakes, and recognize his greatness along with them. He’s literally a modern day Hercules.

[@perseusrex614]

great comparison...

[@cristianvarela2304]

Thank you bro exactly why that mf on the plane is lucky one of us weren’t on the plane with them….Don’t worry Mike I’ll handle this clown won’t leave you alone on god

[@briandorrian9328]

Awesome

[@hypernol]

I agree, its like kratos is built off mike tyson aswell lol

[@chrispycream7748]

Hes like kratos

[@valiantthor2215]

So heart warming how he can’t talk about Cus without choking up.... Man he really loved his Dad!

[@thomasgriffin2326]

🤣🤣

[@JediCloud]

And I can’t read this comment without choking up

[@thomasgriffin2326]

@@JediCloud 😂

[@Andromediens]

D'Amato was the best trainer of all time, no doubt

[@Renwoxing13]

⚫️ I don’t know how many millennia it will take before another trainer like Cus D’Amato comes into being!!! ⬛️ The thing about Cus is he is *UNIQUE* among all the trainers of the world, and not just because he was a great boxing coach… in fact it has nothing to do with boxing at all!!! 🖤 Cus took in, raised, provided stability, and instilled a sense of comfort in young *VULNERABLE* children. 🖤 Children on a dead end path full of negative feelings like anger, envy, jealousy, etc. 🖤 We only ever hear about the *BOXING PRODIGIES CREATED by CUS* ◾️▪️➖( Nevermind the *PRODIGY BOXING* *COACHES* that Cus created!!! )➖▪️◾️ I am sure that Cus raised more young *EMOTIONALLY & MENTALLY STABLE* young men then he did *BOXING PRODIGIES* by a *MILE* !!! 🖤 I don’t think Cus was just a great coach, but a *GREAT MAN* !!!‼️‼️‼️💯💯🖤

[@IMHARDNBEHINDU]

The power of a good male role model

[@pushies5]

I didnt knew good male role model would beat woman

[@avalonjustin]

@@pushies5 Cus would have smacked Mike for doing that, and you know it!

@@avalonjustin .. he wouldnt have done that shit had Cus still been alive. I truly believe that.. Mike started really acting out after his passing.

[@sergiozl10]

Mike Harkins clearly you havent lost your parents, some people get lost in the pain of losing some one you love.

[@Nozylatten]

Yes

[@aaroneusjames2342]

Mike saying he was afraid to fight really gives me hope, man.

[@naxtn5853]

Kelly Ratana what is it

[@chrispycream7748]

Kelly Ratana - cus

[@rytis3005]

Everyone is scared

[@kndvideo734]

You suffered with anxiety

[@Miguel-nd5zm]

Yeah bro ppl can train all they want and still get scared. Everything you learned and your strengths will come out when your back is against the wall. You just have to focus.

[@Admire]

Cant imagine how crushed he was when he died

[@tdevil101]

Like when Rocky cried when Mick died I bet.

[@33Dakes]

Casper L he took it extremely hard. At the time he rarely showed emotion. So he took it out on drugs, alcohol, women. It was his coping mechanism.

[@hunterdoesfootball1203]

He really fucked up his life after Cus‘ death

[@gv5711]

HunterDoesFootball not him Don King’s bitch ass because he still had cus's son or nephew that kept him straight but then he died then don king slithered in and took advantage of a broken mike

[@GoldenNotFound]

His death changed him. There was no man alive who could control the tiger that Mike Tyson is

[@motoipearson2538]

“You could be champion of the world, you could devastate the world.”

[@SedanChair]

My favorite part

[@irom9]

And he did.

[@nicholasfrancis6551]

What a rude awakening

[@Ambigouos010Pronoun]

True words to this day.

[@crystalmorris215]

"He's MY boy. He's with ME." That's so lovely. Mike is THE most open and honest person I've ever heard speak. He doesn't have that little voice in the back of the head that everyone else has. That voice that tells you "you shouldn't say this out loud", or "everyone is judging you, keep that thought inside". I'm incredibly envious of that quality. He's just so vulnerable, but in a beautiful way. 🖤

[@JohnDoe-lu8cz]

Not vulnerable though. I love Mike but come across him could be lethal. Loves Cus.

[@sawmakai]

@@JohnDoe-lu8cz judge past a person's past. Everyone knows how much Mike has changed.

[@aaroneusjames2342]

when Mike started crying, I was a goner 😭😭😭

[@johnnytwotimesya9032]

Adub Htown same 😭😢

[@cleopatrajones6085]

Same here

[@ItzThatKiddRetro]

same shit hits hard man

[@danzbutrfly]

ikr....same

[@gareth0412]

This gave me a knot in my throat, the sheer thought of a man like this allowing himself to show his vulnerability and emotion to the whole world is a testament to the wisdom of cus. He probably knew that eventually, Mike would become the great man he is today. Never knew Mike was a victim of bullies and physical abuse too, gives me a whole new insight.

[@allbiz2k10]

Bullies and physical abuse are pretty much always hidden factors.

[@lennymota4973]

i think i read at one point that some dude took his pet pigeon and broke its neck in front of him and he went into a rage mode..so yea he was bullied.

[@allbiz2k10]

@@lennymota4973 That is true. I heard that also.

[@saprissa30]

He was high💉💊😔. 👎 He said that in other docu. You are wrong pseudointeletual.

[@adobdebunkology5671]

@@lennymota4973 He actually says that in this documentary.

[@traviswalker8518]

Love Mike "I used to got to the city and Rob people and go upstate and hideout, I stopped doing all that I stuck to this boxing shit"😂

[@mariusinho7]

😂😂😂😂😂, yes, amazing Mike!

[@MusicforMe123]

Just imagine how many Mike Tysons are out there that did not have the same opportunity as Mike. If Cus was not in his life Mike would be in jail or possibly dead. The world would be so different if Mike did not exist, what a beautiful person and mind if put in the right place.

[@ThatGuy-en2nn]

@Jolly Fella Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez and maaannnnnyyyy other serial killers would like to have a word with you.

[@perseusrex614]

Not many... if there were, Cus would have been busy with another Mike. Mike even said that he did not find Cus, but that Cus Summoned him. That was fate, destiny, once in a millinea. But your point is 100% valid in that how many boys could be great men with a great father, me being one of them...

[@MusicforMe123]

@@perseusrex614 Guidance towards social and emotional growth is extremely important for a child from birth to pre-teen years. The process to guide a child to develop healthy self-esteem and respect for themselves and others is crucial especially during their teenage years. Without guidance, children would develop an intimidating persona that hides their actual feelings of fear, resentment, anxieties, and unhappiness. Mike already developed these emotions when he met Cus, however, Cus's presence was so strong that gave Mike a sense of love that he never experienced in his lifetime. A love so strong he didn't want to lose or jeopardize losing it, therefore he did everything Cus wanted just to make him happy so that he can continue to love him. Mike is powerful physically beyond his years, but emotionally he is years behind. Through his intelligence, he has found the solution to his problems and continues to be a productive member of society beyond his boxing years. I thank you for your comment and wish you all the best.

[@perseusrex614]

@@MusicforMe123 well spoken brother...

[@MusicforMe123]

@@perseusrex614 Thank you for your kind words. Focus on your weakness and eventually, they will become your strengths.

[@MrAwrsomeness]

Even mike tyson was scared of fighting in the ring

[@billyholley5747]

We all luv ya mike

[@TrollHunterxXx]

Real talk

[@derkgold6395]

A man with emotion like this is to be feared

[@tonysoprano2713]

You are so right. Some people think men showing emotions are weak but thats not true. He is a scary individual.

[@swaggydesh4997]

“He was from a bad neighborhood... he was from the streets like me” real New York shit right there

[@alexb-uu4xi]

He once said that most people couldn't last a minute in his world - i'm sure it's true. Mike always gets so emotional talking about his past

[@budisulisto]

"he gives me the motivation to stay alive"...sorry, i got something in my eye...dont look at me right now, im a grown man

[@khrisbmusic6091]

Touching story. Rest in peace Cus. Thank you for giving us Mike Tyson.

[@christiandelbarrio7680]

mikes real father, although not blood related cus really took mike in and treated him as a son. Beautiful relationship they had.

[@marinmamic896]

sweet soul, in a beast body.

[@OscarG323LA]

Wow perfect description👏👍

[@user-xi2xu2pm4b]

perfect? Mike is still a beast from every angle. Sweet soul of raper and murderer totally psycho))@@OscarG323LA

[@baberina1]

He has a beautiful body.

[@michaelhaig7893]

This may be the greatest video I've ever watched

[@jasonkmvang]

Cus is a warrior and Tyson is his mightiest and deadliest weapon.

[@bobbydigital8037]

Cus was on some Sun Tzu Art of war shit.. You can hear in the back when Cus yelling "Your mind is not in ur work ur distracted".

[@NinjaCrazy87]

This is literally made me cry. I used to get bullied when I was little and when he mentioned how after Cus died he knew no one would fuck with him, I broke down. I started training in martial arts a few months ago and have never felt better. What an inspiration Mike and Cus.

[@renardl2240]

@@pork012345 ay man, just let him live and express himself 😭

[@fattyant1]

The only person who ever loved him.

[@jeremypalacios9501]

Anthony Outler Fr bro. No lie. He really was the only man who ever loved him.

[@perseusrex614]

Kevin Rooney loved him

[@newgenerationtechnology2930]

Rooney , his first managers , and his children

[@willapple8145]

Cus was probably the only man mike tyson feared

[@LordMalice6d9]

@@willapple8145 Very true.

[@frosty2.010]

He should of been known as the greatest of all time, and misunderstood legend

[@jeremiahgilyard2353]

He is the greatest of all time

[@johanfretzen1852]

I'm sorry but ALI is the greatest he's sat in that throne for a looooonnnggg time

[@valiantthor2215]

100% he’s the greatest!

[@forfreedom2786]

He is because people say he good as or better then muhhamed Ali so and he’s had that status for very long

[@redleader6186]

@@johanfretzen1852 Ali was the greatest of his time. Tyson wouldve chewed up Ali in the ring. Tyson was ferocious.

[@huntergrey1234]

Mike is such a legend and you can still see that kid in him. You can’t help but to cry with him

[@kaolid]

The strongest men are the ones who can admit that they’re afraid.

[@imthepresident]

This is why men need fathers.

[@andulicious6129]

cus is so true and pure. he didn’t see mike as dollar signs, saw the raw talent and absolutely believed in him. just pure love of the sport and mike

[@zookeeper2872]

I'm gonna cry too Mike, that's awesome

[@MarvoloSalazar]

Profile checks out

[@Lilbiscuit284]

When mike said “I started believing in this old man” that summed the whole clip up.

[@Chris-nn4ss]

Mike realized 3:13 that cus was his real dad just took a little time to find him. Cus believed in him and loved him and that's why 3:59 he gets teary. Cus gave him his love and support and knew his son was a champion and his champ. World needs more people like Cus. Mike is also a great person, much respect for both of them and their growth.

[@williamjverhagen]

A movie must be made about this. A Father and Son story about saving each other.. One man kept alive with the will to live and a boy kept alive with his guidance and love.

[@Paulco67]

It’s simply an epic story line and deeply gratifying to know. Only Scorsese could make this movie as it should be made.

[@ILYASS.SCH1]

Cus Believed in Mike more than Mike Believed In Himself.. What a great human Being.. ❤️ Rest In Peace Cus 🙏

[@Eric-uh7nl]

It's touching to see the story of how Cus and Tyson filled a void in each others lives like father and son, while at the same time the best heavy weight champion of all time was being created. This should be made into a movie.

[@jessedavis6640]

It will be Jamie Foxx will play Mike.

[@Einhander49]

What sucks is that movie wont be made until Mike passes.

[@maxfullerton5228]

​@@Einhander49oh god. Hopefully that's another 20 plus years.

[@aaroneusjames2342]

watching a wild tiger talk about how they were brought to peace is the realest shit I've ever heard.

[@ralphington8441]

An old school, white, hard, no nonsense, disciplinarian boxing trainer, meets a young, unloved, powerful, ferocious, tear away, black youth. IRON MIKE TYSON is created.

[@Empireofczr]

it's literally mickey and rocky

[@sarfarazbaber8163]

it's adonis and rocky

[@Empireofczr]

Rocky as a mentor isn't a grouch

[@sarfarazbaber8163]

look at it this way in Creed. Adonis is a young man rocky helps him with boxing and motivates him keeps him disciplined. While adonis motivates him to fight in life and keeps him running and motivated for life.

[@XtraTrstrL]

Yea, that's where Rocky took it from. Mickey copied one of Cus's speeches nearly verbatim.

[@clos1203]

No its better its real life

[@paso4808]

its like he was a monster and the monster change his life anything is possible godbless Cus D'Amato and mike

[@billzjr222]

Cus really cared about Mike. I bet if he would've never passed away. Don King would've never stole all of Mike's money. May he R.I.P. He was a true legend.

[@JustbeingCed]

I like old people like Cus. They are our angels here on earth and we should love them and appreciate them while we still have them here on earth.

[@Nediler]

I never had a father growing up & hearing the way Cus spoke to Mike breaks my heart. Mike can barely say Cus' name without dying. Love you Mike.

[@keepcalmbuddy1025]

The realist human alive.one my all time favourite athletes ever.

[@silentinvestor]

Mine too buddy. I learned alot from him

[@chrispycream7748]

For sure my favorite I put him above Ali, Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, etc. mike Tyson is more than just a boxer, hes someone everyone can be inspired by.

[@perseusrex614]

yes, Tyson and Fedor are my fav athletes ever.

[@svdderdvze6070]

I love Mike so much. I can’t help but cry when he cries. True warrior. Thank you, Mike.

[@justinnahin3960]

Mike look so intimidating, imagine training that beast. Cus had balls to raise Mike, that couldn't have been easy.

[@padrinozerocool]

I cried when I watch this... I do hate my father but his presence and criticism made me a better man. I grateful to have a father albeit not the best one.

[@lerobshow6300]

I'm 33. Me and my father never spoke since 2004 because of something REALLY petty. My father died suddenly from heart failure in August 2018. Hearing my mother cry on the phone and everything that came with it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Please don't do the same mistake that I did. Love and learn how to appreciate your father the way he is. Don't try to change or correct him. Just appreciate him for who he really is. Wish you nothing but the best my man.

[@perseusrex614]

Good post from both you gents...

[@LordMalice6d9]

What was wrong with your father?

[@__Patrick]

You can feel the pain in Mike’s voice when he talks about the people that bullied him and I think, that is why he can’t talk or think about Cos without choking up, that feeling you have when you’ve finally found a home; spiritually, mentally and physically is so overwhelming. I’m glad Mike Tyson got through those hard years. I think Cos would be proud of him today.

[@abraxsp5837]

Mike can't talk about Cus without choking up. Mike is long passed whatever bs he dealt with before meeting Cus, but losing his only father figure he ever had affects him to this day.

[@ladarionaustin2179]

Every time I see this it brings tears to my eyes God Bless Cus 🙏🏾😢

[@Wargasm644]

Same. It’s crazy how some things were meant to be. Cus saw something in Mike that Mike didn’t see in himself . Until he strapped on the world championship belt, and he realized what Cus taught him the most valuable lesson in life. And showed him love and brought him into his family. You can tell this means everything to Mike even til this day. He misses Cus. Cuz would’ve been proud of Mike. He became the most dominant heavy weight of all time. Tyson is a national treasure. I wish Don King would’ve been more like Cus. That’s when shit started going south. We love you Mike. Thanks for all the fights! No one will ever be as good as you 👊🏻

[@sm783]

Mike tyson boxing champ. Huge respect to cus d'amato coach and all trainers.

[@rayjr62]

Much love to cus as well. But Cus was more than a trainer. He was a father, a mentor, a savant and most of all a friend.

[@agonzalez8924]

This shows how a little love, compassion, and encouragement can change a person's life. There are many mike tysons out there that nobody ever heard about because they never got a chance.

[@realniga3012]

🥲

[@darrenwilliams4828]

Mike Tyson has really been through a lot. He sets up such a hard front to protect his deep emotions. I'm pretty sure we all can relate to this. Great interview.

[@heapner]

Cus reprogrammed his mind and gave him confidence, love and trust. And Mike opened his heart and mind. Amazing!

[@toni-mariekoopu5475]

We need a Mike Tyson movie. His life story is quite inspiring.

[@The_Anunnaki]

Having worked with kids in care, when Mike talks about the compliments Cus gave him and Mike doesn’t understand why, I feel that. The young adults and teenagers I worked with didn’t know how to take positive comments or commendation. A lot of the time they’d acted out irrationally, because they’ve never had anything slightly positive said to them. Over time they learn but I know first hand what he’s saying 😞

[@mexhaitjakupi6073]

Its so cool that tyson named one of his kids after cus. Just shows how much respect he had for him.

[@chupacabra0_098]

This is probably the most emotional interview I've seen so far. I have nothing but respect for Mike. An amazing human beign after all he went through. Cuz Damato brought back that good will kid he had inside.

[@shannonwalters6839]

You know what we are missing young ppl connecting to elders and elders motivation to help the youth and demand respect ppl don't help kids like they use to and young ppl don't respect and love elders mentors real mentors hard to find far few n in between the last era of real respect for elders and love of the youth from elders

[@JohnDoe-lu8cz]

You're right they don't want are advice.

[@ginnyledford8896]

Mike you still inspire me ..

[@memesinc5852]

Confidence was a huge thing for mike. Cus used to pep talk mike before fights and tell him all this stuff “your a conquerer, a destroyer, a killer, a champion, your the best ever, destroyer or worlds” etc. he forged this man into a machine

[@annalulu7898]

His tears spoke volumes and didn't even have to say anything else.... Thank you for sharing that with me Mike Tyson

[@chadjones6313]

“I take a spark and fan it, I feed the flame 🔥 until it becomes a fire, I feed the fire until it becomes a roaring blaze.than I throw huge logs on now u really got a fire going “🔥 Cus is the greatest... He turn tyson into a vicious animal

[@chickenshieee]

I love you Mike. Take care man...

[@avarmauk]

Mike's life is so complex, I'm just happy to see him happy after all these years. He may not have been a genius, but life has taught him so much that isn't written in books.

[@Paulco67]

Mike is one of the very smartest men out there. Don’t ever think otherwise…

[@avarmauk]

@@Paulco67 depends what you mean by smart. I prefer to call him wise

[@Paulco67]

@@avarmauk I agree with you! Wise is the word 👍🏻

[@avarmauk]

@@Paulco67 he is truly wise

[@SigmaWarrior1978]

Mike is a genius to me. He soaked up knowledge like a sponge, applied it and integrated it with real life experience that teaches you things than can’t be learned any other way. True intelligence.

[@Paulco67]

The Cus and Mike love story and that is exactly what it is, is one of the most profound stories in recent history. A movie should be made about these 2 remarkable men. What they achieved was phenomenal.

[@sldth1175]

Cus was the greatest example of a real man in the last 100 years or more. A warrior, and a poet. Hard as bone, and sweet as marrow. The violent fire laying waste to the forest's rot, to create the most terrifying beauty eyes can behold. His was the truest love that only misery and hatred can forge; the kind of love that only a broken soul can receive.

[@mmsizzlak3726]

My Dad passed away in 2015 and I had a dream about him (haven't dreamed of my Dad in awhile) and coincidentally just rewatched this video on a whim and instantly felt Mike's message and emotions... He was the greatest man I've ever known... I would be in jail or dead if not for my Pops...a salute to all great dads out there!

[@metalscholar5681]

Start at 7:38 you'll be crying..the only vulnerable side of Tyson when he talked about his father, Cus..

[@beastside9400]

I don't know if anyone ever realized this but a lot of Mike's mannerisms when he's speaking, how he speaks, how he articulates himself. If you've ever heard Cus speak, It's as if they're one in the same.

[@bigbirdyolo2885]

Cus was giving mike positive affirmations to instill in his mind that he can be the best and champion, and it worked. We need more people like Cus in this world, it’s very easy for someone to downplay someone else but very hard to find people who encourage, motivate, and release such positive energy to those around them.

[@onward-fp2fz]

What a pairing. A man w/ wisdom and having the right recipe of words and approach to fully unlock Mike's potential

[@4BCJesus]

It makes me cry when I see Tyson cry. He has so much pain. When he says nobody will ever bully me again, he means nobody will ever make his life hell again.

[@ldoubleg2006]

Love, compassion and friendship. Cus d mato was the angel in Mike's life.

[@GRIZZ357]

Life is so crazy I'm over 60 and this man is still my Idol. Mighty Mike what a ride brotha

[@lpurnell4827]

You’re right. I’m 50 and saw the whole thing unfold too. There is nobody in spirts today that generates as much excitement and interest as Mike in his prime. In your words, “What a ride”! Damn right!

[@Paulco67]

Iron Mike. What a Legend!

[@suatt38]

The fact that his coach Cus believed in Mike more than Mike believed in himself is insane. I really wish I had an influence like Cus during my teen years.

[@buffysummers2521]

Awww that was literally his father. I dont care what anyone says.

[@hendawggg2137]

Buffy Summers I don’t think you understand what “literally” means

[@hendawggg2137]

Last Earthbender 😂 no it isn’t

[@hendawggg2137]

Last Earthbender Cus isn’t Mike Tyson’s biological father is he? If he was then yeah that would be what it means 😂

[@waynegretzky3895]

More like his big brother.

[@ygdbanksairitout5148]

Comeback to hear this every now n again...🙏

[@larcm3]

Look at how his voice chokes when he talks about D'amato. That's raw emotion

[@SakisBates]

"He broke me down and rebuild me...." God dammn what a statement..

[@ktk2223]

amen

[@wut6486]

His dynamic w Cus was truly something beautiful. I love the way he will forever respect Cus for building his confidence and making him who he is today. Absolutely beautiful.

[@theblackharted]

The idea of someone bullying Mike Tyson...

[@kevinamundsen6983]

I always get goosebumps and tear up at the part at the end. That mixture of sadness and confidence is just awesome. That's the emotion I feel when I think if someone was to ever hurt my mom.

[@gordonhill764]

Cus gave him love. Love is a powerful force.

[@rnforstall]

Them two loved each other like a father and son. He kept cus a live a few more years than would have lived other wise

[@notsolucky_official3575]

Cus d’amato and mike Tyson’s relationship is so strong. Stay strong mike. R.I.P Costantine D’Amato You’ll be in our hearts

[@jaylestingi5418]

Mike is so fucking real. He LITERALLY doesn't know how to be anything else. It is too bad that Cus passed and never saw how devastatingly unmatched Mike eventually would become. I swear, I cry I everytime I watch this. His honesty is so palpable, I think everyone can relate to it.

[@red23rd]

Tyson cried every single time he spoke about Cus, what a love..

[@jorgezapata1227]

He kept saying affirmations and mike listened and believed