Tyson’s First 5 Fights Explained

Mike Tyson is one of the most notorious boxers on the planet, but back in the early 80s, he was a reformed deluigent taken in by the legendary coach Cus D’Amato. Cus taught Tyson the ins and outs of his peekaboo style boxing system, but it was up to Tyson to put it to good use. Today we’re going to look at the very beginning of Iron Mike’s journey, examining the techniques that lead to his incredible string of KO victories and the lessons he learned from each new opponent.
Today we are covering Tyson vs Hecter Mercedes, Trent Singleton, Don Halpin, Ricardo Spain and John Alderson.
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Footwork Wins Fights: www.modernmartialartist.com/do...
Mortal Weapons The Fight Comic: www.amazon.com/Mortal-Weapons...
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[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Aggressive Defense: www.modernmartialartist.com/dowloads/head-movement-blocks-counters/ Footwork Wins Fights: www.modernmartialartist.com/dowloads/footwork-wins-fights/ Principles of Power: www.modernmartialartist.com/downloads/power-of-the-pros/ Mortal Weapons the Fight Comic: www.amazon.com/Mortal-Weapons-David-Christian-ebook/dp/B07T4X4W1K/

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[@rainbowdash9388]

I really like this format. It’s interesting to know how a boxer’s first fights go and how they improved and refined their style

[@CombatSportsNerd]

Yeah plus it really humanize them in a way. Makes me realize that everyone’s got to start somewhere. Even born greats

[@andre.1984]

I second that.

[@Ramzblood]

Look how wide open Tyson is when coming in! Hitting guys while they're down. Yet complained about getting headbutts.

[@fabianmartinez6190]

Does anyone know the name of the beginning song???

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[@code-dredd]

Everybody's got a face until they get punched in the plan. -Tike Myson

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[@atiqaly6567]

I think you mistake a made there

[@robmarlett5078]

You word your mixed up.

[@tabutog]

I bet you were miketysoned by a punch

[@serenityinside1]

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[@SpaceHov]

This Mike tyson breakdown was awesome, really shows Tyson wasnt just a wild brawler but an intelligent boxer. It would be amazing if a breakdown of "El Radar" Wilfred Benitez, youngest champion ever and was a boxer who fought alongside the 4 kings while having probably the best head movement of the era

[@alexlilano1931]

He appeals to everybody. He appeals from the causal fans to the really hard core fans. Iron Mike was speical.

[@damianrehbein3992]

Who say hes a Brawler? The Fucker has beautiful Agressive defense, counterpunching, combinations and Footwork. An Idiot can tell that!

[@SerBallister]

@@damianrehbein3992 "Who say hes a Brawler?" Most people I talk to about boxing that aren't into boxing.

[@damianrehbein3992]

@@SerBallister Well. Shit.

[@SerBallister]

@@damianrehbein3992 Even as a knowledgeable fan it takes until years later to fully appreciate some styles. Young Tysons punches are basically text book perfect

[@kevincroughan4112]

Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali are so popular that if you were to break down their entire records into videos like these they would definitely get views

[@audio-agendamedia5154]

Well duh

[@lukemehalick370]

You could make a million videos on Mike Tyson & id watch them all twice. Oh, & punch out graphics are great!

[@ianlobo9045]

Id watch the videos even 5 times

[@lukemehalick370]

@@ianlobo9045 great. Thanks for stealing my thunder bro 😁

[@ianlobo9045]

@@lukemehalick370 srry man i was just trying to support your point

[@lukemehalick370]

@@ianlobo9045 hehe I'm just playing

[@ianlobo9045]

@@lukemehalick370 ok my bad

[@pfitz9346]

Love the way Cus continued to point out things that needed to be improved even after wins.

[@ZakH644]

Exactly, he didn’t just kiss his ass and tell him how great he is like people later in his career did. He actually coached him and taught him.

[@genises200]

Man had so many hours and such will power. We have yet to see a man like him

[@spiderhogxd]

@@daddy-5936 I like the energy you have as far as becoming champion of the world. You should realize though that you're only 16 and can still grow up until you're 25.

[@Nimvar]

@@spiderhogxd I guess he deleted his comments...Well Im 5'7 and started boxing at 18 Im anywhere between 71-74kg 160-168lbs and can hurt bigger people since Im faster and good at fighting close

[@spiderhogxd]

@@Nimvarthat's nice. You must be pretty powerful.

[@Nimvar]

@@spiderhogxd To be fair I am but also I believe hatred and fury makes me fierce...I started boxing in order to try and controll my hate towards all life has given me. All I can say is that it didn't help to calm down but to redirect all those into something...

[@damianrehbein3992]

@@Nimvar I can tell you Anger is fuel, but do not run to hot. Save it, and burn it in well measured doses. Learn to control and use it wisely.

[@thewandering01]

The observations about Alderson being able to tie Tyson up on the inside and briefly blunt his attack that way underline what was one of Tyson's greatest weaknesses, even in his prime: he was often lazy on the inside and let himself be tied up rather than try to work free or rough things up on the inside, the way a Duran or Chavez would. That's not necessarily a bad thing; power punchers often work best from mid-range, where Tyson was absolutely deadly, but if he got to the inside without having accomplished anything, he was more content to start over again and try to let a new opportunity come to him while approaching his opponent than he was to work to create one on the inside, even though one would think with his short height and arms that he'd love being on the inside.

[@dukeoversteer]

Yeah Ive wondered why Mike didn't try to stay at mid range and avoid the clinch. You would think that when they would try to clinch that would be the time to shift to the side but hey what would I know! Love the videos.

[@toshirobozdogan2207]

Tyson fights 5-10 is sounding real intiguing

[@ahmadaomar91]

I'd love to see a breakdown of Mike Tyson vs Tony Tucker. Tucker went the distance with a prime Tyson and emulated Muhammad Ali for most of the fight. I feel like thats the closest thing to an Ali vs Tyson fight that we'll ever see

[@fiucik1]

Fight with Quick Tillis was the closest to Tyson vs Ali that we'll ever see. And Tyson struggled. It was the first time that Tyson went the distance.

[@alover466]

Not tucker...Quick tillis

[@fiucik1]

@@drinfernodds Can you read? With an understanding what you read? Then try again...

[@drinfernodds]

@@fiucik1 misread it, I misread Tillis as Tucker from the previous comment, my bad.

[@tonyjoka2346]

@@fiucik1 yet tyson was very raw and inexpirianced back than if tyson fought tillis a year later he would dedtory him

[@robertprice8488]

He wasn't just incredibly powerful, he was also exceptionally precise with his punches.

[@Hearsticles]

Oh my god, that slip back from that cross into that left hook was just a thing of beauty. You can just tell he trained his ass off, and that training bore fruit in the way of sharp instincts and instant reactions. Boxing is beautiful.

[@ogreface8]

I need to see a Marciano vs. Walcott and Louis vs. Conn breakdown.

[@UntouchableBreakdowns]

i could do a video on how Marciano beat walcott since im starting a series on that

[@rayyeargin-SSTmmo]

;D

[@dominicfletcher1231]

listen friend the modern martial artist probably knows more about martial arts and he does about boxing having said that it's easy to talk good fight and he use basic common sense brain power to sound like you're an expert

[@ogreface8]

@@dominicfletcher1231 What? He predominantly talks about boxing on his channel

[@logandwyer8727]

Was just looking through your channel. Lucky.

[@blakelester1776]

Your breakdown on the “Thrilla in Manila” is the best breakdown, of the best heavyweight fight (In my opinion) I have ever seen. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@vta2265]

Would love to see your take on Vitali Klitschko. His brother seems to get the most of the attention, despite Vitali being the better boxer and is rightfully considered one of the best heavyweight of all time

[@reinaldomanuel8488]

Both are boring to watch.

[@vta2265]

@Frank Rauen The man literally has the 2nd highest KO percentage in heavyweight history

[@vta2265]

@Your Neighbor he did, yeah, but he lost because of a freak cut. He was winning on every score card. Same goes for Bryd. Was winning the fight, but tore his rotator cuff

[@audio-agendamedia5154]

@@vta2265 tough shit

[@bcb5696]

@@reinaldomanuel8488 stupid comment you’ve probably never watched vitali fight he fought nothing like wlad and was very aggressive and threw a lot of punches he wasn’t boring

[@AnthonyScott5425]

Fantastic early analysis of Kid Dynamites early pro career. Concise, but still thoroughly detailed. Tyson will likely always be in my top 5 list of favourite boxers ever, so this was 8+ minutes well spent. Look forward to your analysis for fights 6 onwards.

[@jh230377]

Dude was Awesome in his Prime. A true wrecking machine of a fighter!!! 👍

[@danielhuman6637]

This is such a cool series to do, so excited to see the rest, and more for other fighters too

[@smnbologna]

I love the format, seeing the constant refinements and adjustments throughout the career is fascinating! Keep it up!

[@aaronbetancourt5669]

Nice that you started out with tyson. This series is going to be sick!

[@utlor24601]

Super interesting to hear the adjustments made between each fight. Loved this

[@GodBlade132]

Great video, loved to creative editing and the format. Would love to see more about Tyson's career!

[@xxcrankflipxx716]

Great video! I'm looking forward to the next for sure.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Awesome format bro. Hope to see way more from this series

[@BennythaJet]

Love the format and time on this series. Nice work.

[@Diegolikesducks]

Always happy with more mike Tyson content

[@beetlejews]

Thus was so good!! I was devastated when it ended!

[@simplydolgoruky1018]

format is perfect, the graphics are perfect and I could watch Tyson all day long... just started boxing and am absolutely infatuated with your vids...keep up the great work s2

[@pd9020]

great video! always like tyson breakdowns, great editing and analysis as always, loved the punchout graphics, and the "double helping" comment was so unexpected it made me belly laugh

[@JohnDobak]

6:03 Tyson hit him so hard he changed his name from John to Josh.

[@theeasternfront6436]

David you do a great job breaking down the fights. Keep it up please.

[@TK-hs8pt]

keep it up! cant wait for part 2!

[@FelipeVieira39]

Awesome man. Please continue this series.

[@headshot6959]

Thank God for this channel. Someone who can see the intricacies and minor details that make a world of difference.

[@Chris-ii2qu]

just need a breakdown of the rest of the fights now! :D . Great work

[@doc_sav]

I am a *HUGE* Dan Halpin fan. Thanks for doing a breakdown about him. I am looking forward to the review of losses 14-18. Classics.

[@noahstewart518]

AWESOME video cant wait for the next one

[@Andrew-gj6gf]

This video was really insightful! Thank you!

[@kabl00muk94]

Love this! Been learning about neuroplasticity triggers and this is the 1st time I've seen Tyson's earlier fights. You can kind of see where the relentless drilling becomes cemented fight to fight, don't agree with what I know of Cus's almost 'brain-washing' coaching style, but you can't deny the results 👌🏻 More of this please 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kek283]

I really enjoyed this. I would love to see the continuation of mike's fights.

[@iftikharulmulk4405]

Nice to hear you again brother

[@TheNormanduartetolle]

Thank for making this one, sir.

[@killerassassin]

Love your breakdowns keep em up

[@NeoJackBauer]

Brilliant analysis. Can't wait for the next one

[@DirtyALLEYCAT13]

Love all your vids, easily the best place for breakdowns and historical knowledge bombs, give me more!!! Can you do something on the Lennox Lewis, and also the Chris Eubank Nigel Ben rivalry. I don’t think I’ve missed it in your back catalogue. Again much respect for your page.

[@AussieDad79]

Yep keep going! This video left me wanting more.

[@philipowen9529]

I love the format. I'd enjoy longer/more videos that followed an entire career.

[@SudokuPUA]

Wow, keep up the amazing work!

[@mattsugrim7132]

God this was good. I'd love to see a breakdown of the Tyson v Ruddock fights.

[@nikemhilli4762]

This is how a career breakdown should look like. Need wise guys like you in the internet. Subscribed gladly.

[@RetroResearch]

Really incredible analysis amd commentary! Best I've heard!

[@LaPride247]

Keep going with this series this was great. Just do all Tyson’s fights lol

[@crowhaven200]

I would love to see Marvin Hagler's skills showcased. His lethal leaping (almost gazelle like) straight punches and hooks, and his switching stances. Everything he did was for a purpose, I think he gets branded a brawler when he wasn't. Thanks for the videos. I enjoy them very much. edit: Never mind, I found it! Thank you!

[@billystone8204]

Hagler my all time favourite fighter he has done marvellous breakdown and fight breakdowns for hearns and Leonard fights lee wylie has all so covered his switches and angles just type Marvin hagler in search for ether of the channels

[@crowhaven200]

@@billystone8204 Howdy, after I posted, I looked in his homepage and found the video on Marvin. I should have searched before I asked for it. Exactly what I was wanting. Thank you!

[@billystone8204]

@@crowhaven200 no problem

[@marcl4892]

Great insightful breakdown. Good stuff

[@christiandaugherty6339]

Good analysis, as always 👍

[@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan]

Hope you get chance to read this my friend,I’ve been a fan of your breakdowns since almost day one and your insights are just incredible! So much passion for combat sports mixed with an inbuilt understanding of the game and an expert eye for detail. You sir are a credit to full combat sports 👏👏👏 God bless you and much love/respect from Brian Harris of 🇬🇧

[@nirvana213xxxz]

This was a phenomenal break down. Thank you

[@davidwood1923]

Thanks for Sharing... I Enjoyed Your Video

[@stunart]

This series is gunna be epic

[@sxstrngsamurai13]

super cool idea, i hope you do more career breakdowns.

[@jamalashley652]

This is very good content and breakdown of techniques nice job

[@joelcastro-reyes1667]

Whenever you do your next fight breakdown, I would love to see Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield 1. That fight was legendary for many reasons

[@sheephearder8643]

I like the build up story! Good work, love your shit homie.

[@bjorshk]

Excellent video, bro

[@veryunusual126]

Man, I REALLY love your videos, you made me understand the art of boxing and how much strategy/tactics/ brains it needs in order to be executed. Because of you, I became a boxing-fan😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊!!!!

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Im gonna bug until it happens. I would love a video on Kostya Tszu

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Yes.

[@shmookins]

Another great and educational video, friend. You are the real MVP.

[@THEDONSTR8Fightah76]

I am.

[@AccountTermed]

Woah I was just watching your Hoost video breakdown and you upload. Cheers

[@RutherfordNJDrywallRepair]

I learn a lot with your vids Brother! Please post more vids of my love (mma) ! Although admittedly I learn a LOT via the sweet science. Thanks for all you do!

[@c.galindo9639]

Fantastic. I really enjoyed this video breakdown. Interesting to see him be a nervous rookie to transform himself into a confident champion

[@axx2l]

Your doing great my man your videos are excellent

[@keepmoving1185]

Really well done

[@bjh7924]

Mike Tyson was a true craftsman at his game - great analysis 👍

[@jcastrowhite08]

This would be fun as a watch along

[@xIceman216x]

Love how you used Punch Out theme.

[@abnuridd24]

I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone that stepped into the ring with Mike Tyson. That's a feat within itself.

[@lukeafterluke]

easily one of my favourite channels. maybe a granite chin featurette would be interesting 🤙

[@bibicancer4]

Great video!!!

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Fantastic video!

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best channel on youtube definitely best for boxing

[@stephonjames1038]

Love this! Awesome!

[@222333aaaaaa]

This a great video series idea

[@jorgeleon6995]

great work

[@stanleylee5358]

Halpin got up so Tyson gave him a double helping. Heh.

[@jasonsecora8214]

You do an excellent job with these videos. Please make more !!!

[@ciaranleonard4938]

Nigel Benn breakdown would be great.

[@cinimatics]

Everytime I watch a video about Tyson I'm always stunned by how incredible his punching technique was.

[@timephire]

0:00 "Hey, why did you hit me so darn hard?!" ;o)

[@gameboymeh7203]

Love ur vids ur vids help with street fightes

[@hanslopez910]

Pls make more, really enjoy this, people often say he is overrated and only relies on power with no skill, I think people say he is overrated because there are lots of people that say he is th GOAT or that he is indestructible, most of them probably only watched his highlights. I personally don't think he's the greatest but he is definitely an ATG (All Time Great).

[@zokkurax3152]

I'd LOVE to see you do a video on Patterson

[@user-mb5nk4tc6p]

Never tired of watching this beast

[@migueltorres1949]

The peek a boo style goes very well when combined with wrestling. The low stance is perfect for an overhand to double leg, double leg fake to overhand, body shot to single leg. Etc.

[@MylesKillis]

Yeah but if they can knee or kick you’ll catch one of those two the face real quick

[@LasTCursE69]

I would love to see additional parts to this for all of his professional fights

[@sdprazak]

Mike hit guys with shots they never even knew could be thrown! He was a simply a marvel!

[@zonkrt3463]

Those punch out graphics are something special

[@ComboSmooth]

Always a pleasure

[@sigmalifestyle6763]

Awesome video 😎