The Tragic Career Of Iron Mike Tyson

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Mike Tyson is one of the greatest boxers of all time, undisputed heavyweight champion of the world...but he could of been number 1. Iron Mike Tyson was a naturally gifted boxer and a knockout artist, nurtured by Cus D'mato and Kevin Rooney, a million Mike Tyson knockouts are edged firmly in our memory. But where did it all go wrong? Tyson was was destroyed by the greed of those around him, the likes of Don King and Robin Givens, who only saw him for the money he had. He rose to the top and found his prime by beating Michael spinks, but then it all seemed to go wrong. That fateful night Mike Tyson lost to Buster Douglas is a night boxing fans will never forget, but his arrest and the following years Tyson fell into more and more problems in and out the ring, visible with his fight against Evander Holyfield where he bit his ear, and the shadow of a man Tyson looked when he fought Lennox Lewis. This is a documentary, and the full story...of the baddest man on the planet, Iron Mike Tyson's epic and tragic career.
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[@Rammsteinfanboy2]

I'm shocked that Don King is still alive and that he's never faced justice for the wrongs he committed against a plethora of boxers including all time greats.

[@Jay-fv6xo]

@Borsalino Kizaru doubt he understands slang😂

[@Rammsteinfanboy2]

@@Jay-fv6xo wrong there buddy I very much know about G checking. And dude is right when Don King's time comes he will face judgement for the wrongs he's done and the people he's hurt in his pursuit of money.

[@leonardhpls6]

You bellends need a reality check Bosh, wankers

[@ludrixte1938]

If it makes you feel any better he has had to paid hundreds of settlements and has received several beatings from various boxers including Holmes and Tyson I know it’s not much but take a small consultation.

[@CYMotorsport]

He’s murdered two people that can be verified… so…. There’s that

[@leehurst6922]

For all his issues in and out of the ring, nobody can take away his talent and the entertainment he provided for so many people. He has become a better man since retirement and everyone deserves a second chance. Mike you were fantastic to watch on the Tele back in the day.

[@Believe-you-me-]

Shame about the rape……

[@tombloos3996]

My dad always told me stories about setting an alarm to wacht (we're Dutch) but coming downstairs and it was already over

[@bargepoled]

The fact Tyson survived his childhood is unbelievable.

[@Realkeepa]

You know nottn about hard life,hu?

[@davidmccann9811]

I remember when Mike was 21, people saying he won't reach 25. Now he's almost 60.

[@i_i8924]

and not just Tyson.. Riddick Bowe too who is also from Brownsville and was in the same class as Mike. Two of the most devastating punchers of all time and they grew up in the same neighborhood.

[@FEWGEE1]

Tyson is the epitome of personal and spiritual growth. I love the man he's become today.

[@gemmamudd7167]

Me too

[@obgaming101]

Lol. He dropped his co-host in the heart beat. I'm surprised people buy into this bollocks.

[@sirvant741]

@@obgaming101 I'm a Tyson fan from back in the day but you are right...Also, not a great advert for young folks when he is just sitting back on podcasts getting stoned out his face and slurring his speech, whether from being stoned, punch drunk, or a combination of both...Yet...when folks see Mike stoned out his tree and because he aint in kill mode and being reasonably nice to the folk around him, they think he is now some sort of spiritually transformed man into a God of peace and love...LOL...When all along, he is serving his masters on the chess board...

[@Flipmode1900]

Agreed. Top 5 favourite rapists

[@johnrife7134]

He never took responsibility for his rape accusation and conviction.

[@johnny5805]

Mike's personal redemption is one of the greatest stories in sport.

[@penskepc2374]

Idk, I was just reading he knocked out his co-host.

[@Christina_Cage]

Do you think his rape victims agree???

[@filipeventura2729]

@@penskepc2374 ?

[@cyurisich]

Hasn't shown a shred of remorse for the rape. Why is he redeemed????

[@Fontani753]

​@@cyurisichWere there any proofs that make you 100% sure he raped her?

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

13 years old, 180 pounds, fateful meeting with Cus, the rest is history. Probably the most developed skillset of any boxer in history.

[@MrRazmut]

The most developed skillset of any boxer in history? Mike was a beast, but cmon. That's not true, is it? What about Lennox Lewis? Ali when he was older and couldn't get by on being fast anymore?

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

@@MrRazmut I think it's Tyson, short, bad reach and had to develop in another way to overcome his limitations, his limitations were greater than most others.

[@dyschromotopia]

@@MrRazmut yes, developed skillset...footwork, angles, offence, punch variety, speed, athleticism, defence. head movement, fitness, strength, power & attitude. wo else at HW compares in all those departments?

[@eyeofsauron2812]

Was he really 180 pounds at the age of 13!!!!?

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

@@eyeofsauron2812 According to Teddy Atlas he was, also he was shredded.

[@bricktop2090]

He was too young" it happened to fast, too much money, greedy pricks all around him, Matured to early" at 14, the Body and Power of a man

[@danhoppy5517]

Do you know what "nemesis" means? A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.

[@nighTmareCSGO]

@@danhoppy5517 dya like dags

[@baabaabaa2293]

@@danhoppy5517 Make us a cuppa tea there Bricktop. No sugar..lm sweet enuf

[@no-ed9ec]

going from homeless and in jail as a kid to rich and champion at 20 would be insane for anyone

[@sashaenglish2755]

@@baabaabaa2293 😆

[@94462]

Tragic and magic at the same time because it was tragic because he never fulfilled his potential but it was magic because it was such a good story seeing his rise and then fall and then rise later

[@laurieharper1526]

Not sure he "never fulfilled his potential". Becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion of the world and successfully defending the title many times is not too shabby. It's difficult to envisage how much more he could have done in boxing. He's also fulfilled his spiritual potential in later life by overcoming his demons and becoming the man he is today.

[@94462]

@@laurieharper1526 he had the physical potential to become the greatest heavyweight ever lol dude is like darth vader as anakin under Kevin Rooney who was his obi wan he was on track to become the greatest heavyweight ever then don king who is mike tyson palpatine came and turned him to the dark side and then near the end he found his redemption and turned back to the light lol its a literal story arc

[@laurieharper1526]

@@94462 But that's the whole point. As Mike himself has said, it's not just about physical ability. In an interview, he stated (and I agree with him) that what made Ali so great was his spirit, his refusal to be beaten (Mike said Ali would rather die than lose). You cannot separate physical from mental strength and ability. You need both. Neither is sufficient on its own.

[@paulc3749]

he could have been as good or better than Ali if he had mental stability . Ali was extremely strong mentally

[@ajawbox]

from 18-21years old for me he was the greatest heavyweight thats ever lived, he had everything! footwork, head movement, punch selection, KO power, speed, timing, toughness, aggression, IQ literally everyrhing, the most complete HW ive ever seen box, and people forget he was only 5ft10, in reality he could have been a cruiserweight, what he did in his early years will never be done again, its a shame he peaked so early and had blood suckers and bad influencers around him who eventually ruined his career. He'll always be one of the GOATs

[@davidvarey5072]

Nonsense

[@stuartsutton9350]

You obviously don’t watch much boxing then

[@reefnreefer]

You two mugs have got to be millennials

[@stuartsutton9350]

@@reefnreefer nah wetwipe I’m gen x and seen far better than tyson

[@ajawbox]

@@stuartsutton9350 watch it? lol, i do it, unlike you arm chair sofa fans.

[@torarinvik4920]

It's not that Mike hit as hard as Foreman, or had as fast hands as Holmes, or as slick head movement as Fraizer, or the pressure of Holyfield, or the counter punching and ring IQ of Klitcho, or the chin of David Tua. It's that he had a perfect mix of all those characteristics in one package: Decent stamina, good accuracy, fast hands, solid power, great defence, great head movement, great footwork, great combinations, great chin, great aggression. Most knockout artists have only some of those features. For instance Foreman had incredible chin, power, and strength. But he lacked stamina and accuracy and he struggled against almost all fighters that could move well. Ernie Shavers had the hardest punch ever, but his stamina, chin, accuracy and defence was not the best(he did improve a lot throughout his career though, but at that point it was a little too late). So what Tyson so incredibly dangerous was that he had a decent amount of all the capabilities that makes a puncher effective.

[@buckyhate7695]

I can watch Tyson fights, short though most were, all day long. Dude was a beast. It's good to see that he got his life back in order, as much as he has.

[@misterman3379]

wouldn't call it tragic. it was an amazing career. and he seems to have turned out to be a pretty decent man in the end (with the ability to talk and explain stuff intelligibly)----that's way better a story than most of the other champs.

[@davidmccann9811]

So many epic nights watching Mike in the 80s and 90s.

[@ytisfulloffreaks4189]

Autistic fighter

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[@otishall5928]

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[@martinthomas2759]

Remember when he broke onto the boxing scene. Walking into the ring no music, no top just black shorts,boots not socks. He just let his boxing do his talking..👏👏

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Him and Hagler had the best styles ever imo, in terms of looks. Hagler with his high socks, great stance and lean build. Tyson with his mean look, black outfit, sweating before entering the ring and yoked out of his mind physique.

[@dyschromotopia]

mike had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the sport & he idolised old school heavyweight fighters like jack johnson, marciano, henry armstrong, dempsey, louis, ali etc ......he had no desire to be flamboyant or pretend to be anything other than a single-minded, no nonsense prize fighter & took every opportunity to honour all those that came before him. he disliked the razzamatazz, the sideshow culture, the bloated ppv media promotions....he just wanted to get into the ring, face his opponent & go to work. i have no doubt that tyson tells the truth when questioned about ped/steroid use......he never even used weights in his training, he admitted to using recreational drugs & using a fake penis for drug tests, but denied use of peds in his path to the world title....sure, he has in his older years, no doubt. if anyone thinks holyfield fought any of his HW bouts without the aid of steroids & other peds, they are crazy......evan fields is a propmpt.

[@CptSpears007]

Great video as always

[@daveboyo920]

Superb upload fella.....👊🥊🥊

[@nadarajantinagaran757]

He survived his childhood bcoz he does not supposed to live..due to his rough environment.. Bcoz the hood is like that..u cannot live untill old age..but he goes to all his low and high and now he is a legend himself...bcoz he came through all is odds and disaster in his life and became 2 time world champion is not easy guys.. All his mental and physical disturbing and he made out of all his problems and becoming 2 nd time champion..is really inspirational..

[@leonardhpls6]

What the fuck did you just try to say you James blunt

[@nickharmer3049]

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[@PropaBoxing]

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Your banter was Class

[@1whu965]

Nicely done proper 👏

[@albitcapinigro1107]

Propa is the BEST boxing channel on YT, hands down. As for Mike Tyson: LEGEND.

[@Seymour-Clearly]

Your commentary on this is hilarious, brilliant upload from PROPA BOXING.

[@baabaabaa2293]

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[@maxannison17]

seeing tyson at peace and doing well after the rollercoaster of a career he had is nice to see, especially since his career coudlve been so so much more if cus had lived maybe 5 more years

[@jamedgar5086]

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[@Chris-zx3wo]

Lost Cus, Rooney and Atlas who genuinely cared for him and was ultimately milked like a dairy cow by his own people. Disgusting

[@glasschin871]

And Jim Jacobs

[@Pistonhammer]

I hate the fact that he lost Teddy Atlas in his corner but worst of all Cus' damato , Cus would've skinned mikes hide and kept him in line and not let mike overindulge in any of these extravagant shennigans once mike turned heavyweight champion , Cus would have kept mikes disciplain mentality in check *sigh*

[@EyeTunz]

Jesus. Excuses excuses. Unreal.

[@michaelgoodwin2660]

Omg..lol I love this guy's sense of humor combined with his accent..big thumbs up...keep em coming

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[@--Charlie--G]

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Quality video!!!

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[@rickyrodriguez5226]

This was so fucking good man! First time viewer!

[@Rondawwg]

Great vid, nice serious ending. He’s become a great guy now.

[@constantinevu48]

16:47 It cannot be more honest. Fair enough for the fans of boxing ❤️ Thank you for that film!

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[@biggc181]

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[@WarioSaysSo]

4:07 - Mike Tyson sparred Lennox Lewis. That was a rough sparring where both men got punched bloody. Lewis got some nose blood and Tyson bled from his lipp, and Cus Damato knew they would both become world heavyweight champions and one day fight each-other for the crown. And Tyson lost twice in the 1984 Olympic Games trials for the US Boxing Team's heavyweight spot to Henry Tillman (who went on and won that division gold medal). Oh and Evander Holyfield with-out violance put Tyson at place during the Olympic camp when Tyson tried to cut-in on a pool game by bullying the other Olympic athletes, and Holyfield who was there as well calmly stood up to him and said "hey, get in line like all the rest of us". And Tyson, stunned, decided to walk away. So Tyson turned PRO after that since Tyson was never really made for the amatures. In general, Mike Tyson was a great attraction in boxing and deserves all his crediit for being a 2-time world champion and the youngest man ever to become a world heavyweight champion at incredible 20 years young. A legend. But Tyson was his own worst enemy in the end of the day. Tyson fired his original manager, fired his original trainer Kevin Rooney who was the ONLY man whp fully knew how to work with Tyson as he was a long-time student of the great Cus and appointed by the man as well. Tyson let his ego control him and let that ego commit violance, money wasting and create problems with the law here and there over his career. Don King was a darn crook, he have a lot of blood on his hands and deserve a lot of blame. But Tyson was the one who made all decisions as it was HIS ride and HIS career. Tyson after he lost to Evander Holyfield, a fight where his ego believed he would run over him (until the weight in when Tyson stared in Holyfield's eyes and saw this was a mistake) became even more adapt to only fight opponents he could easily KO and not offer any challange. Between 1998-2002 Tyson fought just that, while era rivals Evander Holyfield won a 4th world title and Lennox Lewis became a 3-time champion.

[@SychoSam]

Firing Rooney was racist

[@WarioSaysSo]

@@SychoSam He-he in modern culture they would say that! But regardless, Tyson made a career big mistake when he did that.

[@smsm3071]

Love Mike great vid🎉❤

[@stephenhanby2338]

This channel is unrivalled so fucking good fresh love it

[@matthewpaulfigg5363]

Hear ya go tko bosh! Brilliant as ever and pretty bang on as far as iron Mike goes 👏

[@turnntop9417]

your scripts are great love hearing your talking style, something like guy richie meets deadpool

[@Governing368]

Alright now, Jose ribalta fought like a man in that fight with mike. Much respect.

[@gwmba1989]

There will never be another Mike Tyson. Win or loose, he was the most entertaining fighter to ever enter a ring. He also beat the odds because he survived the streets, Don King, prison, two divorces, bankruptcy, a string of road accidents and numerous law suits against him. He also retired from boxing without sustaining any serious, life threatening injuries and is now a successful businessman and podcast host. Mike proved all his detractors wrong. They wanted to see him fail but he made it through life to be the man he is today. Well done Mike, you are an inspiration to many of us who were told that we would not make it!

[@EyeTunz]

Haha. Well he did get his ass kicked in very entertaining fashion so I guess you’re not wrong!

[@dyschromotopia]

@@EyeTunz as many before him have.

[@sashaenglish2755]

Don Kong the grim reaper of boxing. Brilliant as always! Well done propa 😉😂

[@tonystark2358]

even having short attention span, i watched the whole video in one go. It's so entertaining and inspirational

[@ruzcelbeltran]

Amazing

[@Dj-oldskool]

Smashing Propa 👂

[@jadhiantojadhianto6000]

Incredible bounce back n recovery in bad times! True Champion who always gets up after down! 😉😁

[@peesib]

Good to see you back!!!

[@ryanrandall1674]

I can honestly say, you're becoming my fave channel on KZbin, very fucking fast :)

[@butters1473]

I don’t comment much on videos, but you’re a fucking legend mate. What a great video.. well in. BOSH

[@georgetsela3824]

Nothing makes the video better than uncle propa's jokes so funny🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WhispersOfWind]

[@jonosmith4919]

Yet again I can't help myself MR UNCLE PROPA BOSH 👊🏻'S AND IT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SEE'S ON THE TIN BOSH 👊🏻' GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE PROPA BOSH 🙏

[@fastlane2914]

Love the video and the editing and Tyson will always be a legend

[@stoneagepig3768]

Tattooed baby Tyson made me spit my tea out 😂 simple gags are often the best. Outstanding mush keep it up

[@jalenikezeue4114]

The Peek-a-Boo Style 👊🏾💥💪🏾 Made Iron Mike ⭐invincible ⭐

[@orteab]

Love your work and your sense of humor.

[@finpike4338]

What a legend, forever Iron Mike

[@airforcex9412]

Tyson is a better individual now. I'm happy he's been able to turn into an entertainer.

[@brettrossi034]

Damn uncle Propa, that baby picture of Mike Tyson with the baby boxing gloves and tribal face tattoo had me laughing pretty damn hard. Cheers to you man😂

[@nonidiotman]

Top, you and Rummy’s Corner.

[@kerrysgold1]

So glad he's been given redemption from the public. Whatever went on in the past is exactly that. The man inside is finally out with Tyson & we're all the better for it💚💚. Excellent as always uncle Props👏👏

[@jiyere]

Great video! Mills Lane actually wanted to disqualify Tyson the first time he bit Holyfield. Only when the doctor said Holyfield could continue did he let the fight go on.

[@thefamilycoach953]

Hype, bereavement and a promoter who is in their own corner and who to ground him?? Respect for his following journey and growth. An iconic boxer. Interested to see results of coaching Ngamou soon. Love how you put stuff together Propa ... not just a pretty face 😁

[@crazychrisfromessex1740]

Go on uncle propa! Can you make one about old glass jaw?

[@glasschin871]

Who me lol

[@crazychrisfromessex1740]

@@glasschin871 lol 😂

[@mikeevers9079]

The baby with the face tattoo got me hooked from the start.

[@tombloos3996]

My dad used to say he always set an alarm to watch mike tyson (we live in the netherlands) but by the time he got downstairs it was already over

[@user-qz4me3hb1d]

good lad

[@aboutthemetal8783]

When he was good he was the best , when it went bad it was a sad sight to see him in the ring .

[@jonosmith4919]

UNCLE PROPA it's me again lolx u are a LEGEND SON 5"4 Jono BOSH 'S

[@Infern0121]

Tyson could never come back from adversity, never got up from a knockdown to win a fight, phenomenal offensive skill but anyone who could weather the storm and punch back was a problem for him.

[@dyschromotopia]

The first time tyson lost, it was indicative of his demise. tyson had a small window to peak & regardless of his incarceration, comebacks etc, he his peak had passed. tyson's style, success & ability was all based on youth & speed & there was no longevity expected by cus, rooney, atlas or anyone that guided him to his best.

[@Infern0121]

@@dyschromotopia good old Mike Tyson "he was in his physical prime from 16-18. By the time he was 20 he was a shot old man. Even though at aged 60 he came back vs Roy Jones and actually looked pretty decent still physically

[@seanmcdonagh1937]

Uncle propa..... You've outdone yourself have a cheeky chicken buna on me 👍😁

[@JayKaos]

You handled the life of a man I have great respect for with dignity and appropriate humour. Thanks mate, nice one. J.

[@davidcarnextion3465]

I dont comment often my friend, but had to after discovering this channel. You are fking hilarious pal

[@peter61967]

😂😂😂 great commentary mate fkn funny

[@L47M]

THE MOST BRUTAL FIGHTER IN HISTORY.

[@slyestfox935]

Totally agree.Even b4 fight started that look in his eyes .. vivcious & the look on his face when throwing a punch, ferocious Gotta lv his style 👑👏

[@1985murphy]

What’s the song at 16 mins ???

[@mecurseyoumimikyu4701]

Iron Mike will for ever be a champion people in 200 years will be decovering this monster of a boxer and be talking about him till the end of time.

[@IvorGrumble]

There will never be another.

[@andu1854]

Don King was a huge reason for Tyson hitting rock bottom and Cus dying (who at least would have warned Tyson to be careful and aware of how sketchy he is)

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[@paulbaker9434]

His greed and the greed of every other person that wanted a piece of him,but look at him now at 56,what a man

[@SJMMA]

Love you Propa, just upload a bit more, you pillock

[@kizzorama]

Love this commentator