Imagine being that confident in your power that you know in your heart that once you land that one punch, it's lights out. Mike was a very calculated boxer with devastating power.
Holy christ, Tyson is a goddamn legend. I may not have been alive when Mike was at his best, but looking back at who he was leaves me in awe of the man. Looking at my own struggles, hellish as they may be and have been, I feel like he proves I still have so much farther to go in life. Iron Mike feels like, to me at least, a representation of a spirit that refuses to fold against any odds, when some of us can’t seem to win, he proves its possible, sending opponents and struggles alike down again and again. I would be lying if I said a lot if what motivates me to keep going nowadays didn’t stem from Tyson’s warrior spirit. So on that note.. thanks Mike, you’ve given me a lot of help, more than you’ll ever know, and I really doubt I’m alone in that.
Well said…to see what Mike has done is to see what is possible despite the most horrendous adversity. And what he achieved in boxing pales compared to what he has overcome after boxing
100%%%... The titanium balls, and stamina, of Mike Tyson to just stay in there unfazed, unintimidated, unhurt, and chop Gross down like an old oak tree. Damn it, I'm in complete shock and awe of that young man. Wow...
Wow, that was impressive. I never seen any duck and weave so good, all the while just waiting for ONE shot! Most people would have just started swinging back. Dude was smart as heck in the ring. He learned from the best.
@@crooked-halo While indeed very well done, Mike still noticed it comming and went with it upwards to minimize damage. Most of the force behind the punch was nullified by this, if Mike didn't go with it I think he might've had some problems.
@@crooked-halo it takes twice as much energy to miss a punch then it does to hit one, he lacked the composure, discipline and confidence, so he was off balanced and already lost alot of energy with all those wild swings and he he was found wanting, it was an all or nothing move from him
If Cus would have lived another 10 years I believe Tysons life would have been a different . Losing Cus broke Mike . Not only did he lose his farther figure , Cus kept him busy and in the right circles. But Mike has changed his outlook on life and learned from his mistakes and has become the man Cus would have been proud of.
His biggest problems after Cus died were Don King and Robin Givens. Bad influences on him for sure. King is a cancer and Givens just a gold-digger. Cus would have kept him on the straight and narrow. Mike ditched his team and fell for the Don King hype. Too bad. He may have been undefeated had Cus lived.
Lost Jim Jacobs also shortly after Cus, Bill Cayton was more business like and Kevin Rooney didn't have that touch that Cus had or even Teddy Atlas. It looks like Mike is in a good space, I'm glad he didn't go the way of Liston
The death of Cus was a huge loss for Mike, but I think his career went downhill when he fired Kevin Rooney. Rooney was appointed by Cus before he died to take over as Mike’s trainer and Rooney was very good because Cus taught Kevin everything. Unfortunately, Don King got in Mike’s ear and Rooney was fired shortly after.
We were spoiled. We had Mike Tyson in the ring, Michael Jordan on the court, and we just thought that was how sport was. Little did we know it was a unique era.
I’m more impressed about how he kept knocking out opponents much larger than him at only around 5’10 height. The larger opponents had the reach advantage yet Tyson still made them look small.
@@Oliver-ft2fqMike tyson wasnt the tallest man but people often overlook that he was built like a truck. He is nothing but muscle and thick bones. Also look at the size of his neck
If you were to tell someone who doesn't know who Mike Tyson is that he fought drug addicts, hitmen, criminals, a gang leader and some thugs during his prime, they'd think Mike Tyson was some sort of legendary detective instead of a boxer
Only person who ended up defeating Mike Tyson was Mike himself, but he learned and moved up with his spiritual life. Dodging 18 punches and landing a clean shot to drop this guy, classic Iron Mike Tyson
Tyson is a warrior. Man was seriously dangerous when he was in his prime. Still dangerous. Especially if you sit behind him on a plane and decide to irritate him. Though those were love taps.
I feel like there should be a special category of law where if you deliberately provoke Mike Tyson, you deserve what you get. Might as well stick your hand in a tiger cage.
I remember seeing him on David Letterman years ago ( he was 19 at the time ) and Dave asked him what his plans were and Mike said in this soft spoken voice " to be the youngest heavy weight champion of the world ". Man, he wasn't kidding was he? How lucky were we to get to watch this kid grow into the baddest man on the planet?
Well , all his fights were mapped out for this to happen. He avoided a few great fights back then. He was a money making machine back then and the marketing team of boxing knew what to do to keep it going.
Nice cherry picking. How many say “ to be a no name lifer who wouldn’t amount to much”. I mean you have to consider the context in which athletes are responding to. The winners make history or headlines and pop culture memes. Losers just fade into obscurity never to be spoken of again. Loss of those guys. They end up drinking themselves into a early grave, or like this dude, going back to their gang roots. Just because you stop pursuing your dreams doesn’t mean you stop eating or the bills stop coming..
Truth is he never beat a single big name except 38 year old Larry Holmes in his whole career that too when he was 22 years old and at the peak of his powers and holmes came out of retirement
Tyson's ability to evade that barrage of punches was done so well that even Ali would have been impressed and the lefthand counter was masterfully executed.
@@thefox1703 He got up off the canvas many times. I am not saying he could have beat Mike, or the other way around. I lived in Catskill N.Y. for quite awhile and am kind of familiar with Mikes career.
@@waynej2608 I think he may have said that because he has become a humble man. There really is no telling unless it happened and that isn't about to happen anytime soon. One thing is for sure, Ali could take a punch and Mike could dish em out, it would have been a great fight. I am seventy years old and saw both in their primes.
@@nolanr1400 but that's the thing, within that onslaught, Mike took a few good hits, gauged his power, read his timing, laid out his plan mentally and then dodged the rapid fire, waiting for the split second when his face moved forward an inch and then put his lights out!
Tyson nullified his opponents superior reach and fast hands with even more superior foot work and speed. Increadible to see. Poor Reggie. You can really see he started to believe in himself there for a second. Right before he inspected the canvas...
Lolz yep . Like the garage of punches were actually impressive and he struck gold 2times and hit about 3.5 . You can see his strikes building confidence . Like he heard a voice . Finish him ! . .. but then the one hit wonder . Like wowww.
this has always been my favorite tyson fight because of the way he dodged them punches and unlashed that deadly one punch right on the chin. that for me is one of the greatest punches ever thrown in the heavyweight division. it sent shockwaves around the world
@dannyx27 except the man who literally got Tyson to the level he was able to achieve becoming the youngest world champion in history. But what did he know, amirite?
@dannyx27 it's more than that. The fight game is mental. Wins and losses are often determined by the level of mental commitment. That is what makes fighters who are unpredictable dangerous. Which is why Cus didn't want Mike to take a fight with him; which version would show up?
Mike when motivated and focused was unstoppable in how he matured and gained experienced. Seeing him in his true prime really shows how different he was in his boxing before his life went spiraling down out of control
Tyson got hit but it was like those punches weren't hard enough for him to be taken down. And that final punch was like "Ok you've just had enough fun, now it's my turn".. wonderful finish
Mike took a few good hits, but they weren't square hits as Tyson moved with them. What's incredible about that sequence was how Mike gauged his power, read his timing, laid out his plan mentally and then dodged the rapid fire, waiting for the split second when his face moved forward an inch and then put his lights out! The way he could that in such a minute period of time, under fire, was incredible.
just found your video and channel from this vid, and sub'd. Not just because the video was flawless punctual but because the shout-outs at the end show respect and love, keep it up
Man, congrats on how quickly your videos have gone viral and also how you give a backstory on Mike's opponents as well after the fights. I hope to see more videos from you not just on Mike but on other Legendary Boxers as well.
Too bad Another all his videos are full of mistakes. Almost right away, he makes a mistake anyone who had actually gone and watched his fights would know: they said he now ready for the big time and not a champion yet going into the Gross fight. But he had already won the WBA/WBC championship belts before the Gross fight and got the unified belt when he beat Berbick a few weeks after the Gross fight.
The fact that you give shoutouts and recommendations to other channels, on top of the great documentaries u produce makes you one of the best channels I encountered
Tyson was sooo unbelievably ferocious at his peak. I honestly think he could have defeat any other boxer throughout history when he was at the top of his game. He was SO fast. Watch that knockout in slow motion and it still surprises you.
I agree, his penchant to go for the body if the head is covered makes him one of the more rare power punchers in history. Opponents had no where to hide.
Prime Cus d'amato Tyson was unbeatable. Simply unbeatable. Cus didn't make a boxer he made a soldier. And gave him the tools to destroy anybody in front of him.
Watching these videos brings back so many memories from my childhood. Me and my whole family betting/guessing when he’d knock them out. Thanks for posting these.
Those counters of Tyson's were absolutely viscious! Not only were they fast, but he put so much momentum into them. I don't think any human being would have been able to get up after getting tagged with that left hook counter - that shit was superhuman!
That was absurd head movement by Iron Mike. He dodged nearly every shot Gross threw in that last flurry and then dropped the hammer on him with that lethal left hook.
Another fantastic video. Also love how you put up suggestions to other channels for further viewing, and spreading the love around. Got a sub out of me. Great work!
Gross was a nothingburger... losses to Jesse Ferguson, ANTHONY Witherspoon, no-not-the-Jack Johnson. Does nobody understand that lousy opponents make fighters look better than they are?
@@generalkang1969 agreed, fighters do look better against bad opponents but dont underestimate mike and cus as a duo! Mike tyson would probably not have been able to become a professional boxer without cus d amato. Mike, thank you terrible childhood, just didnt have enough wisdom/maturity to handle emotions, distractions and bad decisions. Thats why i think he could not become a good boxer on his own. I think, for example, that ali would have been able to become champion on his own( with any coach ). He just had it all. Thats why he is the greatest in my opinion But in the right hands ( from cus d amato ) mike was like a living weapon controlled by a tactision who knew where to aim, when to shoot and how to win And mike was one hell of a lethal weapon..
As he was raised against, In the streets... He fought his way out, With an Angel!!! I grew up in a similar situation!!! "Iron Mike Tyson!", Is my Idol!!!... 🥊🙏🥊
THIS is an absolute textbook example of ......."It's not about how hard you can hit........It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" Mike never stopped moving forward through all of those blows. IMO Mike is a LEGEND already, not many people achieve that in their own lifetime. I am about 3 years younger than Mike and I'm so glad that I got to see his whole career.. How many fighters do you know that Pay Per View had to add a resolution that if the fight didn't last a certain amount of time they would refund your money........LOL I remember the lead up to fights, getting the PPV ready and you better be sitting in front of the tv because it could likely be over quick............I think one time it was somewhere around 30 seconds in the first round and that was it.
Everyone talks about Mikes power...but he had a tremendous defence in the form of body and head movement. He would crouch down and bob and weave often it looked like he was being tagged but he was already moving away from the shot leaving very little power in the shot. But constantly he was looking and waiting using his defence to make the other guy open and BAM!
Mike would pull all his power into his core keeping his elbows down and in with fists under his chin and turn himself in to protect himself until he would explode putting all his power in a 3 punch combo that knocked out 44 out of 48 total opponents...48 fights 44 knockouts...Thats incredible.
Cus had Mike using a 300 pound punching bag that most other boxers refused to train on. It was used to train short heavyweights with limited reach but bring more crushing power in close proximity to their opponent. Marciano trained in the same scenario but had 3 more inches of reach than Mike had. Mike was eventually eased off the 300 pound bag as Cus thought Mike would develop microfractures in his hands. So on they went to training on the water bags. Simply amazing the tutelage by D’Amato in his final act.
Man… the way Tyson dodged that barrage of punches was done so expertly and with composure. Other fighters would have panicked and gotten ko’ed. Had Tyson kept this original team of his throughout his entire career, he would have done way better. Monday ngt - May 30, 2022.
That was pretty damn impressive id say. Mike was hell of a boxer. And he did that even with having little guidance as a boy growing up. He raised himself for god sakes. Of course theres gonna be some damage there. He did very well regardless.
He most certainly did. Watch the video. There's also footage of him calling his style impetuous. I agree that these aren't typical usages of the words, but they aren't incorrect, either.
@@UnderHisHand At 5:02? It's not totally clear to me but I think he actually says 'but I wasn't carious about it' meaning, I think, that he didn't care about Gross's aggressive start. What do you think he says?
It’s amazing how he just ate that uppercut and just barely reacted.. and then proceeded to duck and weave into his devastating hook to the head. What a great fight.
Cus d'amato was a bright guy for sure. But I still believe that Tyson has a higher IQ and would have been brilliant if someone took care of him at school. His vocabulary and the manner in which he expresses himself is quite amazing for a kid from the streets.
You make the best edits, man. Cool of you to shout out Rich the Fight Historian, I was just about to crack open a new tab and search that. Keep it up! :D
I love watching all of Tysons armature and the beginning of Tysons pro fights. The commentators had no idea they was watching what was gonna be one of if not the best heavy weight fighters to ever set foot in the ring and i love hearing their reactions
“How do you beat Mike Tyson?”
“With a 357 Magnum…then there’s a chance”
Lol epic
Ahoy enjoyer I see you noticed the song
With a stick, while he sleeps..
Mike Tyson was legitimately fighting assassins, hired thugs and killers in his early years 😭
And pimps 😫
😩
That's true. He also helped in hospitals when the anesthetic supply failed.😊😊😊
the late 70s and early 80s were full of crime ,economical crisis and oil shortague...
@martini stirred Bro, chill. He means Tyson knocked fools out.
Imagine being that confident in your power that you know in your heart that once you land that one punch, it's lights out. Mike was a very calculated boxer with devastating power.
Everyone has a plan until they get hit in the face, as it was once said.
...calculatING boxer...
Abdul u said a mouthful there
Excellent review.
Holy christ, Tyson is a goddamn legend.
I may not have been alive when Mike was at his best, but looking back at who he was leaves me in awe of the man. Looking at my own struggles, hellish as they may be and have been, I feel like he proves I still have so much farther to go in life. Iron Mike feels like, to me at least, a representation of a spirit that refuses to fold against any odds, when some of us can’t seem to win, he proves its possible, sending opponents and struggles alike down again and again. I would be lying if I said a lot if what motivates me to keep going nowadays didn’t stem from Tyson’s warrior spirit. So on that note.. thanks Mike, you’ve given me a lot of help, more than you’ll ever know, and I really doubt I’m alone in that.
Well said…to see what Mike has done is to see what is possible despite the most horrendous adversity. And what he achieved in boxing pales compared to what he has overcome after boxing
I hope you get to meet Mike face to face one day to thank him. He'd be honored. He's on the level. Loved reading this. Best of luck to you
with a profile picture like that, you got A LONGGGG ways to go, gl brother.
@@mx4625 Hey, I won’t judge you based on your pfp, and neither should you judge me based on mine, eh? Mutual respect.
I was alive. Mike was fantastic
Took a couple of big hits, dodges the rest and knocks him clean out with one punch. Absolutely phenomenal
100%%%... The titanium balls, and stamina, of Mike Tyson to just stay in there unfazed, unintimidated, unhurt, and chop Gross down like an old oak tree. Damn it, I'm in complete shock and awe of that young man. Wow...
Phenomenal Raw Power💪🏼💪🏼👊🏻👊🏻 dropped gross like a Sack Of Potatoes 🤣
another left handers,, the iron mike right is to strong.. lol 😆
Twas indeed glorious
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“is there a way to stop Mike Tyson”
Mike: “A .357 Magnum”🤣😂what a G
a 357 magnum
@@artvandelay837 It's a powerful handgun round Art.
@@davidcarter1013 yep but the original comment just said .57 magnum ;)
@@artvandelay837 save some shrimp for the rest of us Art
You would probably need something bigger say 44 mag maybe a fifty cal
Mike never ceases to amaze me .. he deserves all the credit he gets and am glad he is still going strong 💪
His life story is something else! Worth almost 1 billion at one point 😮
@@moneyography
he earned about 600 million in his life
Wow, that was impressive. I never seen any duck and weave so good, all the while just waiting for ONE shot! Most people would have just started swinging back. Dude was smart as heck in the ring. He learned from the best.
The patience Tyson had to time that punch was outstanding.
100%
Yes, patience, and a hell of a lot of good blows by Gross. Especially that uppercut at 4:30. Wow.
@@crooked-halo While indeed very well done, Mike still noticed it comming and went with it upwards to minimize damage.
Most of the force behind the punch was nullified by this, if Mike didn't go with it I think he might've had some problems.
That’s what happens when your training is defense only for a long time before you’re even allowed to throw a punch.
@@crooked-halo it takes twice as much energy to miss a punch then it does to hit one, he lacked the composure, discipline and confidence, so he was off balanced and already lost alot of energy with all those wild swings and he he was found wanting, it was an all or nothing move from him
If Cus would have lived another 10 years I believe Tysons life would have been a different . Losing Cus broke Mike . Not only did he lose his farther figure , Cus kept him busy and in the right circles. But Mike has changed his outlook on life and learned from his mistakes and has become the man Cus would have been proud of.
Don King is a virus Mike couldn't shake.
His biggest problems after Cus died were Don King and Robin Givens. Bad influences on him for sure. King is a cancer and Givens just a gold-digger. Cus would have kept him on the straight and narrow. Mike ditched his team and fell for the Don King hype. Too bad. He may have been undefeated had Cus lived.
Lost Jim Jacobs also shortly after Cus, Bill Cayton was more business like and Kevin Rooney didn't have that touch that Cus had or even Teddy Atlas. It looks like Mike is in a good space, I'm glad he didn't go the way of Liston
The death of Cus was a huge loss for Mike, but I think his career went downhill when he fired Kevin Rooney. Rooney was appointed by Cus before he died to take over as Mike’s trainer and Rooney was very good because Cus taught Kevin everything. Unfortunately, Don King got in Mike’s ear and Rooney was fired shortly after.
I think Cus was half the problem, he taught Tyson to be a killer but never taught him how not to be.
Tyson is legendary athlete. One of the best gen X athletes and possibly all time
We were spoiled. We had Mike Tyson in the ring, Michael Jordan on the court, and we just thought that was how sport was. Little did we know it was a unique era.
@@jubalbiggs4559 💯
Tyson was like an enraged pit Bull in the early days. He was all muscle and extremely well-trained in brutalizing his opponents.
Just to add your description of Iron Mike...looking at his interviews and such, I think he really loved boxing, it was his passion.
@@michaelwall2304 100% agree!
Hes a human T-REX
I’m more impressed about how he kept knocking out opponents much larger than him at only around 5’10 height. The larger opponents had the reach advantage yet Tyson still made them look small.
@@Oliver-ft2fqMike tyson wasnt the tallest man but people often overlook that he was built like a truck. He is nothing but muscle and thick bones. Also look at the size of his neck
If you were to tell someone who doesn't know who Mike Tyson is that he fought drug addicts, hitmen, criminals, a gang leader and some thugs during his prime, they'd think Mike Tyson was some sort of legendary detective instead of a boxer
Hahaha Classic
I bet he was ....the feds were happy to him 😂
Naaa forget that They would think mike is Batman
@@painvillegaming4119 equivalent to a legendary detective
@@trayveonjackson3588 I guess yeah that too
Only person who ended up defeating Mike Tyson was Mike himself, but he learned and moved up with his spiritual life. Dodging 18 punches and landing a clean shot to drop this guy, classic Iron Mike Tyson
Mike and Buster Douglas..
The only worthy opponent is oneself
That’s stupid, you could say that about everyone
@Costa Azul
If that's true then he got a Big Assist from Robin Givens, and Ruth Roper
@@charles1964 LOL that that does not kill makes one stronger, so yeah!
Tyson is a warrior. Man was seriously dangerous when he was in his prime. Still dangerous. Especially if you sit behind him on a plane and decide to irritate him. Though those were love taps.
Facts...facts...and FACTS!!!
Only an idiot would antagonise Mr Tyson ever. The kid on the plane was a class of reeducation in respect for your elders cheers Mr Tyson
I feel like there should be a special category of law where if you deliberately provoke Mike Tyson, you deserve what you get. Might as well stick your hand in a tiger cage.
🤣 Instant karma
Lol Tyson did just get away with punching that airplane guy because... that guy was an asshole and everyone loves Mike these days 😅
I love Mikes response after the interveiwer asked Mike " whats it take to beat Mike Tyson". the breif moment of silence was golden.
I remember seeing him on David Letterman years ago ( he was 19 at the time ) and Dave asked him what his plans were and Mike said in this soft spoken voice " to be the youngest heavy weight champion of the world ".
Man, he wasn't kidding was he? How lucky were we to get to watch this kid grow into the baddest man on the planet?
Well , all his fights were mapped out for this to happen. He avoided a few great fights back then. He was a money making machine back then and the marketing team of boxing knew what to do to keep it going.
Nice cherry picking. How many say “ to be a no name lifer who wouldn’t amount to much”. I mean you have to consider the context in which athletes are responding to.
The winners make history or headlines and pop culture memes. Losers just fade into obscurity never to be spoken of again. Loss of those guys. They end up drinking themselves into a early grave, or like this dude, going back to their gang roots. Just because you stop pursuing your dreams doesn’t mean you stop eating or the bills stop coming..
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@@MisterMister5893 spoken like a true beta
@@Last_Chance. hahahaha
Win or lose, anyone who got in the ring with a prime Mike Tyson has got my respect.
Even now
Boxing doesn't bring these opponents anymore.
100%
Truth is he never beat a single big name except 38 year old Larry Holmes in his whole career that too when he was 22 years old and at the peak of his powers and holmes came out of retirement
I saw all of Mikes early fights, you could see the fear in some of his opponents eyes while Mike looked like he was going to kill them
Thanks for the video, BLTV CLASSICS
Love these videos! Keep it up! Already subbed after the 2nd vid
Tyson's ability to evade that barrage of punches was done so well that even Ali would have been impressed and the lefthand counter was masterfully executed.
The only difference was Ali would have gotten up.
@@j.dragon651 You dream.
@@thefox1703 He got up off the canvas many times. I am not saying he could have beat Mike, or the other way around. I lived in Catskill N.Y. for quite awhile and am kind of familiar with Mikes career.
That was an impressive counter. But, yeah, Ali would've beaten Tyson, when both were in their primes. Mike would agree. Actually, I think he has.
@@waynej2608 I think he may have said that because he has become a humble man. There really is no telling unless it happened and that isn't about to happen anytime soon. One thing is for sure, Ali could take a punch and Mike could dish em out, it would have been a great fight. I am seventy years old and saw both in their primes.
gross's volley of missed punches and tyson's response is my favorite moment in boxing history.
Lol Lights out!!!
Not all missed !
Majority was landed
i mean he got some good clean hits on mike ngl
@@nolanr1400 but that's the thing, within that onslaught, Mike took a few good hits, gauged his power, read his timing, laid out his plan mentally and then dodged the rapid fire, waiting for the split second when his face moved forward an inch and then put his lights out!
These videos are so well done! Props to finding the footage too
I remember this fight. I was worried that Tyson was done. But that left hook was pure poetry. Simply magnifique! So sweet.
And he plans it out while bobbing and weaving like a bobble head
@@glenchapman3899 Unbelivable!
Done?
Tyson nullified his opponents superior reach and fast hands with even more superior foot work and speed. Increadible to see.
Poor Reggie. You can really see he started to believe in himself there for a second. Right before he inspected the canvas...
Lolz yep . Like the garage of punches were actually impressive and he struck gold 2times and hit about 3.5 . You can see his strikes building confidence . Like he heard a voice . Finish him ! . .. but then the one hit wonder . Like wowww.
this has always been my favorite tyson fight because of the way he dodged them punches and unlashed that deadly one punch right on the chin. that for me is one of the greatest punches ever thrown in the heavyweight division. it sent shockwaves around the world
@dannyx27 let’s see you do that. My grandma could probably beat you
Agreed
@dannyx27 man you are a casual, Reggie would crush you so bad, you're bone marrow would be spilling out.
@dannyx27 except the man who literally got Tyson to the level he was able to achieve becoming the youngest world champion in history.
But what did he know, amirite?
@dannyx27 it's more than that. The fight game is mental. Wins and losses are often determined by the level of mental commitment. That is what makes fighters who are unpredictable dangerous.
Which is why Cus didn't want Mike to take a fight with him; which version would show up?
Thank you for plugging Rich's boxing channel! Very classy🍻
Tyson is so impressive to watch. As an 80’s baby who didn’t grow up watching him it’s absolutely crazy to see him work in the ring.
Fighting criminals
Mike when motivated and focused was unstoppable in how he matured and gained experienced. Seeing him in his true prime really shows how different he was in his boxing before his life went spiraling down out of control
He was like 30% was he used to be once he fire kevin rooney......Mike GOAT.
Tyson got hit but it was like those punches weren't hard enough for him to be taken down. And that final punch was like "Ok you've just had enough fun, now it's my turn".. wonderful finish
tyson was moving in the direction of the 1 or 2 punches that gross landed. zero damage done
Mike took a few good hits, but they weren't square hits as Tyson moved with them. What's incredible about that sequence was how Mike gauged his power, read his timing, laid out his plan mentally and then dodged the rapid fire, waiting for the split second when his face moved forward an inch and then put his lights out! The way he could that in such a minute period of time, under fire, was incredible.
Your content is on point my guy💯💯 Keep dropping that 🔥🔥
just found your video and channel from this vid, and sub'd. Not just because the video was flawless punctual but because the shout-outs at the end show respect and love, keep it up
Man, congrats on how quickly your videos have gone viral and also how you give a backstory on Mike's opponents as well after the fights. I hope to see more videos from you not just on Mike but on other Legendary Boxers as well.
Too bad Another all his videos are full of mistakes. Almost right away, he makes a mistake anyone who had actually gone and watched his fights would know: they said he now ready for the big time and not a champion yet going into the Gross fight. But he had already won the WBA/WBC championship belts before the Gross fight and got the unified belt when he beat Berbick a few weeks after the Gross fight.
Yup, am watching in South Africa 🇿🇦 rn
The fact that you give shoutouts and recommendations to other channels, on top of the great documentaries u produce makes you one of the best channels I encountered
Idk how I came across this video but thanks. I love it!
Tyson was sooo unbelievably ferocious at his peak. I honestly think he could have defeat any other boxer throughout history when he was at the top of his game. He was SO fast. Watch that knockout in slow motion and it still surprises you.
I agree, his penchant to go for the body if the head is covered makes him one of the more rare power punchers in history. Opponents had no where to hide.
Prime Cus d'amato Tyson was unbeatable. Simply unbeatable. Cus didn't make a boxer he made a soldier. And gave him the tools to destroy anybody in front of him.
I 100% believe that prime Mike Tyson would have beaten prime Ali.
That single punch put a smile on my face :D
Tyson was a boxing machine man! I am still a fan. That "leaping left" was devastating! I love his Tyson's Murder Mysteries even!
sucks they can't continue it with Norm Macdonald. Pigeon was easily my favorite character.
Your production is amazing. Perfect video selection, transitions, and voiceovers.
Great videos!! Thank you
Watching these videos brings back so many memories from my childhood. Me and my whole family betting/guessing when he’d knock them out. Thanks for posting these.
I can watch about Tyson forever! thank you for this video!
Thanks for giving Rich the fight historian a shout out. I love his channel. Great mini documentaries
Those counters of Tyson's were absolutely viscious! Not only were they fast, but he put so much momentum into them. I don't think any human being would have been able to get up after getting tagged with that left hook counter - that shit was superhuman!
I appreciate how you recommended other channels and boxing series to watch. This was great content .
One of my favorite knockouts ever, from pure defense to lightning attack
Came back to say that your Rich the Fight Historian recommendation is appreciated much🙏🏾. So many Greats undervalued today
These uploads are 🔥
I knew Reggie was doing time but you guys really broke it down as to why. Good job BLTV!
That was absurd head movement by Iron Mike. He dodged nearly every shot Gross threw in that last flurry and then dropped the hammer on him with that lethal left hook.
Yeah you would want a few bullets in that 357. Tyson is likely to go all Matrix on your ass.
Your edits are the best I've ever seen
Great content once again.
Best boxing stories on CZcams! The world needs less TV and more BLTV!
Another fantastic video.
Also love how you put up suggestions to other channels for further viewing, and spreading the love around.
Got a sub out of me. Great work!
I think another factor of derailment was Robin
I love Tysons dedication, unmatched I come back to life with it each time, 1C comped all places I come back
I really appreciate the update on the opponents.
Announcer:
“What’s the best way to beat Mike Tyson?”
Mike: “… with a 357 Magnum.”
This is my favorite Tyson KO ever. This is why I don't think anyone could have beaten Mike at this time in his career.
Yep
You got that right.
Gross was a nothingburger... losses to Jesse Ferguson, ANTHONY Witherspoon, no-not-the-Jack Johnson. Does nobody understand that lousy opponents make fighters look better than they are?
@@generalkang1969 agreed, fighters do look better against bad opponents but dont underestimate mike and cus as a duo!
Mike tyson would probably not have been able to become a professional boxer without cus d amato.
Mike, thank you terrible childhood, just didnt have enough wisdom/maturity to handle emotions, distractions and bad decisions.
Thats why i think he could not become a good boxer on his own.
I think, for example, that ali would have been able to become champion on his own( with any coach ). He just had it all. Thats why he is the greatest in my opinion
But in the right hands ( from cus d amato ) mike was like a living weapon controlled by a tactision who knew where to aim, when to shoot and how to win
And mike was one hell of a lethal weapon..
Nice work putting this together engulfing to the end.
MT Is a legend . He made boxing exciting to watch . I still watch his fights. Live on legend .
As he was raised against,
In the streets...
He fought his way out,
With an Angel!!!
I grew up in a similar situation!!!
"Iron Mike Tyson!",
Is my Idol!!!...
🥊🙏🥊
You really are amazing at creating content like this, should do some more boxing and MMA.
great video, thanks
Well this is a gem of a CZcams channel.
Sheesh, I could watch Tyson fights all day. Those quick moves and that punching power 💯🥊💢
Great video keep up the hard work
THIS is an absolute textbook example of ......."It's not about how hard you can hit........It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" Mike never stopped moving forward through all of those blows. IMO Mike is a LEGEND already, not many people achieve that in their own lifetime. I am about 3 years younger than Mike and I'm so glad that I got to see his whole career..
How many fighters do you know that Pay Per View had to add a resolution that if the fight didn't last a certain amount of time they would refund your money........LOL
I remember the lead up to fights, getting the PPV ready and you better be sitting in front of the tv because it could likely be over quick............I think one time it was somewhere around 30 seconds in the first round and that was it.
it did help that Mike can hit pretty hard though lol.
Awesome vid, I can’t stop watching your work! What is the outro song with the mike montage?
Love these. I was just about too young to appreciate him at the time. He was always Drederick Tatum to me 😊
Do Lennox next pls
I had no idea tyson had fought a man convicted of killing multiple people. His story just gets more and more interesting even all these years later
Probably your best video. Perfect foundation even for anybody who only knows that "boxing is the one with your fists, I think?"
Great videos. I wish I could have comprehended the sports history I was witnessing when I watched some of these matches on TV as a young kid.
Mike was the scariest dude to square up with... incredible work ethic combined with raw natural power.. the best
" 357 magnum " not wrong 😅
Isn't that what teddy atlas pointed in Tyson's face when he harassed his sister?
Everyone talks about Mikes power...but he had a tremendous defence in the form of body and head movement. He would crouch down and bob and weave often it looked like he was being tagged but he was already moving away from the shot leaving very little power in the shot. But constantly he was looking and waiting using his defence to make the other guy open and BAM!
You described it perfectly ☺️
Mike would pull all his power into his core keeping his elbows down and in with fists under his chin and turn himself in to protect himself until he would explode putting all his power in a 3 punch combo that knocked out 44 out of 48 total opponents...48 fights 44 knockouts...Thats incredible.
Mike Tyson...The name is the definition of the words powerful, destruction and dangerous lol Savage too
Excellent analysis.
How do I not remember this? That flurry into one punch KO. What a freakin' legend.
This Series is so Amazing and Captivating Please Upload more fast and soon These Videos are Pure Golu this Channel is all A GRADE BOXING 🥊
Man I love your videos, hope you make it big
There will never be another Tyson. His fights were the Super Bowls of fighting!
Cus had Mike using a 300 pound punching bag that most other boxers refused to train on. It was used to train short heavyweights with limited reach but bring more crushing power in close proximity to their opponent. Marciano trained in the same scenario but had 3 more inches of reach than Mike had.
Mike was eventually eased off the 300 pound bag as Cus thought Mike would develop microfractures in his hands.
So on they went to training on the water bags. Simply amazing the tutelage by D’Amato in his final act.
Tyson's defense was stellar. Gross was no chump, but Mike made him whiff several times.
And even when he landed a couple of good shots in that barrage, Tyson never stopped moving and ducking.
i really like how you shoutout other channels. good video!
Love this channel .. Iron Mike was The Man when i was growing up in the 80s .. Never missed a fight down at the local ...
Would love to see BLTV do this with some of Naseem Hamed's fights...guy was entertaining
He was a joke glad he got a beat down
Yeah he was very flashy
@@user-tj9vv7sp2j trashy
He was but, it was nice to see his loud ass get knocked out.
💯...Would watch EVERY SINGLE Naseem fight!!
Man… the way Tyson dodged that barrage of punches was done so expertly and with composure. Other fighters would have panicked and gotten ko’ed. Had Tyson kept this original team of his throughout his entire career, he would have done way better.
Monday ngt - May 30, 2022.
This stuff is very interesting by the way, keep it up lol!
Great video!!
His technique was impeccable. Truly amazing to watch
Watching all these videos really underscores how Tyson was a far more technical fighter than he's widely given credit for today.
Dude I just realized your account is back. We missed you man!
I love your channel!…I love all Tyson vids…it’s like a movie but way better……your editing skills are insanely good!…..
That was pretty damn impressive id say. Mike was hell of a boxer. And he did that even with having little guidance as a boy growing up. He raised himself for god sakes. Of course theres gonna be some damage there. He did very well regardless.
Ikr i hate when ppl discredit him saying he was hyped and overrated etc.In reality He was underrated a bit given his circumstances.
What other boxer in history describes his strategy as "precarious", "impetuous"..?
Such an analytical thinker.
I don't think Tyson described his strategy as 'precarious' did he? It would be an odd statement.
He most certainly did. Watch the video. There's also footage of him calling his style impetuous. I agree that these aren't typical usages of the words, but they aren't incorrect, either.
@@UnderHisHand At 5:02? It's not totally clear to me but I think he actually says 'but I wasn't carious about it' meaning, I think, that he didn't care about Gross's aggressive start. What do you think he says?
Great Series!!!
"Were you surprised by that?"
"Not at all."
Classic Tyson
4:15 One of the reasons why Mike Tyson is the greatest HW boxer I've ever seen...Riveting performance.
It’s amazing how he just ate that uppercut and just barely reacted.. and then proceeded to duck and weave into his devastating hook to the head. What a great fight.
Cus d'amato was a bright guy for sure. But I still believe that Tyson has a higher IQ and would have been brilliant if someone took care of him at school. His vocabulary and the manner in which he expresses himself is quite amazing for a kid from the streets.
You make the best edits, man. Cool of you to shout out Rich the Fight Historian, I was just about to crack open a new tab and search that. Keep it up! :D
I love watching all of Tysons armature and the beginning of Tysons pro fights. The commentators had no idea they was watching what was gonna be one of if not the best heavy weight fighters to ever set foot in the ring and i love hearing their reactions