i watched him as a child. even as a little kid, i distinctly recall thinking "that guy's going to kill somebody in the ring." as childish as i was, i recognized sheer mortal danger when i saw it & "it" was him.
@@davidgonzalez5044 You are absolutely right. His defense was superb but rarely underlined and allowed him to strike back after avoiding his opponent punches.
"I'd like to dedicate this fight to my great guardian Cus D'mato." Dude was like his dad I can't imagine how Mike felt in this moment, what a class act 👏
I don't think anyone will ever come close to what Tyson was at 20 years old. The sheer speed and power he could generate at such a young age is probably the most terrifying thing i've ever seen. Not gonna lie, a few years ago i didn't know much about boxing and first saw Tyson's punches and thought they were sped up or edited. I thought "There's no way these punches are real, he's going to tear someone's head off with those, there's just no way." And turns out it was in fact real, absolutely crazy.
Approximately 200 pounds of solid muscle at 12 years old...to put this in perspective he was bigger and stronger than vast majority of adult men before he even reached puberty.
@@nickcaesar7650 That's a lie. Mike himself talks about being bullied, and WHY. He MAXED OUT at 5'10", 220. He didn't grow by only 20lbs in 8 years, homie.. no one does.
Listening to the terrifying sounds Mike's punches make on his victims is pure poetry, acuracy and brutality at its best. We will probably never see such a combo, speed and aggression encapsulated in one person again. A boxing legend.
He was a piece of shit, don't feel bad for Berbick, he was loony before he even did boxing.(seriously look up early interviews of him and you'd see how he talks and acts like a serial killer trying to be normal.)
Def cant blame Tyson, but its so wild to me that nearly every opponent Mike defeated subsequently had their career ended and/or life in shambles afterward. None of his opponents were ever the same again after losing to Mike, thats insane!
Your commentary and editing followed by footage without voiceover, letting the fight speak for itself, has done much to improve your already badass videos. Keep up the great work.
Never heard of him but thanks for the tip; I just watched his Locche feature, which was great. However, a little too much talkin’. Don’t get me wrong, awesome video. I just wish a lot of these talented compilation artists would let some of that raw footage speak for itself (probably a challenging topic given copyright law, but wtf: gonna let the great editors know what the people want)!
One of Mike's best and most outstanding fights. There was no such boxer and I doubt if there will be. To be able to move so fast and additionally strike so hard with both hands in a heavy weight. Freak of nature.
Ibeabuchi would have been the heir to Lewis throne. The Klitschko's would have been gate keepers if he was around. Ike was a Super Heavyweight with serious power, great speed, chin of iron, a boxer and a brawler, freakish stamina, threw punches in bunches, and had a ridiculous workrate with KO written all over his punches.
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez he was an animal but skill wise Mike had the edge, Ike was stronger, bigger, tougher, and had better intangibles but skills, nah that peekaboo style was it, mind you Ike was quite agile he was like a combo between Holyfield and Tyson, Tyson’s aggression, power, and killer instinct, and the heart and tenacity of Holyfield, but i still believe skill for skill the way Tyson fought with his head movement, footwork, and ring savvy he was the better fighter
@@DaDominicanDawg No heavyweight of his generation possessed more ability. He was a prodigy. He had amazing power. He had fierce determination and he had no fear of anybody, and he believed that he was the King, that nobody could beat him. He’d walk into the ring and you would almost have this vision of a bull coming at a matador with the steam coming out of the nostrils. Unfortunately, here was a very scary man both in and out of the ring. And it’s unfortunate that we’ll never know what could have been. Bob Arum: "I don’t know, but it was the heavyweight division and people love a puncher, and while he probably couldn’t have made what Mike Tyson made, but he would have been damn close. You know, hundreds of millions of dollars, sure. But again, again, that’s life, that’s life. You have to be a person, you have to be sane, you have to comport yourself with some kind of dignity and some kind of grace in order to realize that type of reward, and he couldn’t do it."
I love Mike Tyson because he is a brave man who never backs down even when he loses. Mr. Mike is now a landmark in history and boxing cannot be mentioned without Mike Tyson.
In his young prime and peak he’s only boxer when he fought the streets were empty. Incredible fighter, Holyfield and Lewis stayed well away until later on when he was well past his peak and ruined by the system, drugs, alcohol, and bankruptcy. Simply the most ferocious heavyweight fighter ever. Never to be seen again.
Tysons team ducked Lewis. Plus Lewis was a late bloomer physically. Look at Lewis’s size in his early days to when near late 90s. Lewis looked like a string bean until late 90s
@@Scientists_dont_lie hello Horzon i saw all of them fight, as my mate was and is the boxing floor manager for Sky, i went to Maddison sq gardens for the Holyfield Lewis battle and after parties, Tyson peaked early, Lewis peaked late in life and became an incredible boxer probably the best. But ultimately for me a young Tyson was incredible to watch I’ve never seen anything like it at heavyweight, however I’ve seen the Bens and Eubanks Watson’s etc they were more ferocious unbelievable. boxing has lost its way today.
I feel so fortunate to have seen the rise (and fall) of such a young champion such as I have with Mike Tyson. I am also happy to see that Tyson has been able to regain control of his life in the last few years. Tysons amazing speed and strength along with his sheer aggression created the perfect storm that in my eyes, made him the greatest Heavyweight Boxer of all time.
@@wovfm Sorry for triggering you. Honestly, I didn't mean to. Ali was a bloated disgrace in his last several fights... a mere shell of what he once was. All great fighters have a downward trend, but I guess you didn't read my original comment carefully, and you were able to decipher that I was referring to him during his prime. Next time, I will try to type more slowly. 😘
What a time to be alive. PPV was insane on cable boxes to call in and get it set up to see Mike knock people out in 30 seconds. Took longer to figure out how to get the cable box to work 😂
Mike's physique is so damn impressive. Dude must not have had an ounce of fat on him. I'm 27 now and a bit of a fatty. Seeing him in that shape makes me wish to get physically better.
@@Raggamuffinz917 I have an issue with my leg and heel that makes running and certain things like burpees, lunges and squats difficult. But other than that. I am able, financially though its not exactly cheap to own gym equipment or go to a gym where I'm from. I still try and get in a few mile walks a day. But I want to work on my abdomen, so I've been trying excersies on that. It's not an overnight process I'm aware. Just wanna get back into the shape I used to be when I had visible abs.
Legendary Mike at his very, very best. What a fighter, he was a fabulous boxer and will never be forgotten by his many fans OR by the guys he beat. Well done video of the great man, thanks for this. And thanks Mike for the years of entertainment.
My Grandfather was chairman of BBCC (British Boxing Board of Control) in the 80's, and every inch of his office wall was covered in fight promotion posters. Frequently recognise a face in your videos, and through your channel I finally get to know a little bit about the people in those posters. Just wanted to say thanks, and I appreciate your work.
Some of today's Undefeated Super Heavyweights: 277lb 6' 9" Gypsy King Fury is 32-0 265lb 6′ 5½″ Arslanbek Makhmudov 14-0 with 100% KO's 265lb 6' 6" Joe Joyce is 13-0 with 92.31% KO's 240lb 6' 4" Frank Sanchez is 20-0 245lb 6' 6" Filip Hrgovic is 14-0 222lb 6' 3" Usyk the Southpaw with 78" reach is 19-0 245lb 6' 2" Ike Ibeabuchi is 20-0 Never know what is lurking around next decade. Never say never.
It seems like Mike Tyson’s whole boxing career is just full of tragedy. So many of his opponents had tragic lives outside of the ring and Tyson himself was destroyed by the sport that seemingly gave his life purpose and direction and helped him escape his life in the hood. It makes watching these fights so bitter sweet.
Boxing is great but it's easy to forget that it's not a profession full of angels. The kind of punishment you go through is both physical and mental and the kind of individuals capable of handling it are sometimes bad people, or people who have been put through very difficult situations. Remember, fighting isn't normal. You only have so many in your life, and to force yourself into them is damaging to more than just your body.
Mike Tyson at his peak was the most devastating, intimidating and exciting Boxer ever!! Boxing fans, myself inclusive, would get goosebumps when Tyson walked into the ring. I got thinking, what was the difference between Tyson and other KO artists. The main difference was Tyson did not try to wear anyone down before going for the KO. Tyson went for the KO right from the first bell! Also the fast and furious ‘punches in bunches’. 😧😲
N that's why he gassed out quickly n struggled beyond round 5. Also helps when you're in a weak era and matched against a load of average fighters. Plus he was beaten everytime he was matched against better standard of opponents. He was a hype job
@@futumukafulangenge9863 mate is that really the best you can do is say I'm talking nonsense? Surely you can elaborate further on what exactly I have said that is such nonsense.
@@futumukafulangenge9863 apart from a 38 year old Larry Holmes he never fought and beat anyone of any great merit. Tyson barely makes the list of top ten heavyweights ever never mind the GOAT boxer like some claim.
Man Tyson really leaves the impression he was this caged animal, when he was in the ring it was like seeing a feral tiger that hasn’t eaten in weeks pounce onto his prey. Really love the fact that he has overcome his demons and now he’s more of a bengal cat than a bengal tiger.
Can we just admire the focus mike had here and that we may ever see another man 5 foot 10 do This again so such gladiators ever again. Cus knew he had someone special and I am forever thankful for growing up in the Tyson era to see this live.
This for me is a fresh new look into the rise of Iron Mike Tyson. I always wondered what became of Berbick's life after losing the WBC Title. Thanks for making this short documentary. 🥊
When You've started this series, I thought - "why? all who wanted already saw all Tyson's fights". I watched them many times... But in this series You brought unknown facts and put fights in such perspective, that event I (hardcore Mike's fan) didn't know about. Especially what happened after the fight to mikes "victims" :). And old video's quality is just astonishing. Thank You for Your hard work.
Mike Tyson is a heckin' LEGEND. One of the most amazing fighters ever, with speed and strength. Iron Mike in his prime was really something to behold. Even today he's an awesome sight.
The first 30 seconds was straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ending with that raw demi god like uppercut, great editing. Just had to point that out now let me finish the vid👌
Love these. Always find Tyson training footage and fights so inspiring. There's something about seeing a master at work, and he'd got it all- power, speed, accuracy, aggression and defence. I hope someday we'll see someone approaching his ability in the Heavyweight division. MMA has definitely taken some interest away from boxing, but it isn't the art form that boxing is and isn't capable of the finesse that boxing can have. There's something about the combination of being devastating and elegant at the same time.
Well said. The jack of all trades is the master of none. And you clearly see it in MMA. If rather watch some BJJ pros or Boxers going at it than this crap. It's just a whole different level of refinement. Watching these guys box is just so painful to watch. But normies just don't see the difference of technique. It's just sad.
He saw it as life and death, if he lost he felt he would have zero future/ nothing to fall back on. You can see it in hi intensity whether training or fighting it’s incredible to watch
Doubt it. The sport has changed so much and kids now dont have that type of motivation and dedication like the folks from before who came from nothing and wanted it all.
I use to record Tysons fights back in the day. I had several VHS tapes of all his bouts; last one I recorded was the first Holyfield fight. I had them put up in a storage unit that I eventually lost due to not having money for the monthly payment. I hope whoever came across them saved them or at the least gave them to someone who would appreciate the recordings. I'm without the tapes but still have the memories of sitting with my dad on Tuesday nights watching the fights on the USA network. Good times.
Know nothing about boxing. Just finished watching Rocky and now I’m here. This stuff is fascinating. BLTV, great video presentation and content delivery. Truly appreciate these videos!
I've watched Mike Tyson fight pro since day 1...I'm so glad that I'm able to see the day when boxing historians, and true "knowledgeable" fans of the sport realize how truly special of a HW boxer Tyson was, and backing off in comparing him to fighters of the 60's and 70's.
@Joske Vermeulen I disagree...You said "entire package" and you don't think Tyson ranks in the top 10? Wow...Well, think about this little tidbit...Revenue is one major part of the sport, and Lennox Lewis highest grossing fight he was ever a part of was because of Tyson...And Holyfield's highest PPV buys were also Tyson...Tyson was the "Total package"...Pure excitement.
i agree with that i follow him since he fights donnie long i am from the netherlands that was the first on dutch tv about tyson from that day i am a big fan what a great champion for me he is the best ever
@Joske Vermeulen Iron Mike Tyson holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title. He was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, as well as the only heavyweight to unify them in succession. "wiggle him in there"? I'm cramming Tyson in the top 10 even if I had to bash him in with a sledgehammer.
@Joske Vermeulen Names don't matter...Tyson fought whomever held those belts. Just because your opinion of who was great or not during that era means absolutely nothing...Holyfield and Lennox Lewis "true real greats of the era"?? Who's era?...Holyfield fought some of the same (everyone says tomato cans) Tyson fought until 1992...and Lewis fought bouncers until 1992 where Tyson was well on his way to self destruct land...Oh and where's Riddick Bowe in your list? Holyfield couldn't beat him, my bad, Holyfield did steal one win...In my opinion, Mike Tyson is a top 10 heavyweight class boxer. Period.
These videos are so well made that a person that's not even a boxing fan, can't stop watching them. Congratulations for the excellent work you are doing in this channel.
Man you certanly make one of the best boxing videos. Enjoying each and every one of your uploads, I only hope you find enough time to continue with the great work!
To those looking for the song in the intro: If I’m not mistaken it is the intro for Mongo in the film Blazing Saddles (1974) slowed down. (Composer: John Morris)
