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.
They are out there, a situation just needs to arise. But not just Mike, the 80's-90's and even early 2000's boxers seemed bigger, stronger, and tougher. With heart and sacrifice and passion. Today it's become another sport with grossly over paid participants. Thanks to TV and the internet.
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."
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!
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. 😘
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)!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 🥊
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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👌
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!
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)
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.
That was a great documentary, including the part about what kind of person Berbick actually was and what happened to him after boxing. Stuff I never knew. Thanks BLTV.
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Tyson at his prime was a never seen before or since combination of incredible speed, skill, and flat out brutal aggression. Dude was terrifying.
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.
And tyson defense was great as well that way of dodging punches to go to the inside was incredible
Agree 100%
Why copy pasting the same comment in every Tyson videos?
@@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 👏
Technically was
Cus was technically his father since he adopted Tyson
Cus always had Mike's ear
Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back.
@@AxvorteX ...D'Amato was old enough to be Tyson's grandfather!
“Did his old master proud” that’s crazy 😭
Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back.
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.
我也是这样觉得的
@@user-et7lg4nw9z 谢谢朋友，祝你有个愉快的一天！
Do agree but, what do you mean at "at such a young age", only youngster could have that fast speed, couldn't that?
Alot of No name boxersbin his era. However, When it Came to better shape and bigger names like Lennox Lewis & Holyfield, tyson loss everytime!
Even more scary than watching Joe biden fall up steps?
The size of Tyson at such a young age still gets me every time
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 He was not 200lb at 12 years old
He was on steroids dummy
@@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.
@@thetractorlegacy7477 He was juiced to the gills.
11:05 this photo just brought me to tears, to see mike so happy with his mentor
I was about to comment about that😢🙏
FUCK that what did he mean at 11:13 when he said "he made his old matter proud" 🤔
@@6lakGesus its simple english. he made his old master proud
@@pinkipromise I smell a racist 🦨
@@6lakGesus master as in a teacher since he’s the one who taught him how to box not the other kind of master
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.
The greatest of all time.
Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back.
you mean that clean crisp *POP* that changes the tone of the entire event, fans and all?
I really really hope, doubt it, but hope there will sometime be a boxer like Tyson again. What a legend, such a joy to watch!
They are out there, a situation just needs to arise. But not just Mike, the 80's-90's and even early 2000's boxers seemed bigger, stronger, and tougher. With heart and sacrifice and passion. Today it's become another sport with grossly over paid participants. Thanks to TV and the internet.
This man’s editing is like nothing I have ever seen. Wow 😍😍
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.
Imo Ike Ibeabuchi was better!
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."
@@Maria.Isabella.Sanchez 💯
What happened in Berbick's life afterwards is very sad. You can't blame Tyson for the guy's personal life, but it's still unfortunate.
@randomguy9777 💯.....🙂
@@randomguy8196Fr that shit was so satisfying to watch
From what I've read, Trevor Berbick was a POS.
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!
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.
Don't forget bipolar disorder
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.
@sampeters6620wrong
@@thearbiter3351 What do you mean wrong how much of a dick rider can you be?
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.
Oh please
Tyson was fun to watch, but he wouldn't have landed many shots against a young Muhammed Ali.
How is he better than Ali, Marciano or Louis. You see this clown's last dozen fights? Lose your crush, do your homework.
@@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. 😘
@@oscarjetson128 Rocky Marciano retired undefeated.
I'm so happy that I am Tyson's age. I was a young man when Mike was a young monster. It was an honour to watch his fights.
Tyson always talks with class and respect
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.
Rich the Fight Historian does this a lot. Fantastic channel.
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)!
@@muskratrepairservices7701 his longer videos often show huge chunks of no commentary fights. Check out the Wilfred Benitez one for example.
The most vicious, the most brutal fighter I've ever seen
Person I've ever seen 😭
Boxing isn’t the same without Mike ..what a legend
Watching this fight gives me chills. And him dedicating it to Cus its gold👏🏼 Greatest heavyweight
One tuff SOB.
A true physical artist 🎨
Thank you Mr. TYSON
It’s crazy how much content of Tyson we can get from 85 to 89 incredible!!!
That Company of Heroes British Theme intro caught me off guard =D
It’s also in HOI4 lol
@@adept2134 Wait what, where?
@@yaddle92 at 1:50 I think it’s called the axis theme
Mike Tyson is a legend and I am blessed to be able to watch him back in the day! It was an amazing time!
i taped all his fights
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 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
@@joseph1980. you are talking nonsense.
@@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.
He got that Goku "I wanna fight you at your best" mentality😂
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.
Boxing is bloodsport
that is boxing.
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.
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.
The quality of these videos, the editing, narration, and the narrator's voice are the highest you can expect. Thank you for making these for us.
I don’t know who made that intro…but it’s incredible. The black and white. The music and the freeze frames on impact were ultra well timed
Do u know what music it is?
It's interesting that most fighter's careers were never the same after meeting Tyson
It’s a realization that you are in a difficult profession making money shouldn’t be this hard
No feeling out prices no touching! Every punch is thrown to kill😱. Tyson was and will be one of a kind
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.
Admirable wish my guy but if you are physically able, get out there get that body you want. Don't just wish for it! :D
@@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.
Still a young guy at 27
You got this!
@@Raggamuffinz917 thanks for the motivation homie🙏
Love the editing style here. There are few who do it this well
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.
Mike's execution and defense were on point. He was my favorite back then. The 80s!
Talent hits a target no one else can hit, and genius can hit a target no one else can see.
That was Cus and Mike.
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. 🥊
Well that was the saddest life imaginable after he lost. You forgot to mention that. Not Tyson's fault, but still very unfortunate.
It’s sad that I never got to witness none of these live, I was too young 😭
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.
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.
A statement that couldn’t be more true. Nobody is breaking this record.
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.
@@Jabbing_Jack idk I doubt a 19 year old will break the record
@@Jabbing_Jack all on the list are 6.2 above, Mike was 5.9 on the good day and would beat the shit out of any of these. No match to Mike.
@@morethanfreeman905 Tell that to Buster Douglas
@@Jabbing_Jack bruh Ike Ibeabuchi isn’t today’s news, he was a 90s fighter he been retired ever since he went to jail
These videos and commentary are amazing. Thank you!
this series is fun . thank you
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.
Another piece of art, thank you sir.
Please make more, I love these videos! :)
I just binge watched all of this series , very well done and very entertaining!! I hope you do more of these videos!
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.
he literally mauled his opponents lol
He grew up in bully Brownsville. Man was either going to be a boxer or a gang enforcer.
Make no mistake, he's still vicious, he just tries to control it. He can't play fight with his son to this day
@@bryantbrantley5772 n**** please what real man can't play fight with their kid come on
@@gdr205 a fucking machine built to destroy. His son is a grown man that is also a fighter. It brings out the apex predator in Tyson
I've always had respect for Tyson specially because of his young age, he showed a lot of courage. God Bless Mike Tyson.
The 80’s were great!
Gretzky, Jordan & Tyson!
Great time to grow up!
Yes! The 80’s was one of the greatest decades in American history to grow up in.
@@GD-tn3ez ik i’ll get slack for this, but i mean…
not if you weren’t white.
And Larry Bird 😊
His speed of punches and heavy punches were incredible 👏
Heavy punches you say, I never knew.
Im not a huge fan of the sport, but Tyson was such an awe inspiring phenomena that I watch in disbelief what he accomplished.
Same but this channel is good so I watch it. Like chemistry videos. No need for them but why not
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 really love this channel.
The footage remaster is fantastic, editing and just the right amount of voice over, brilliant!
“Was Mikes biggest challenge yet . . . on paper.”
Yea, I know what that means!
Great video!
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👌
I love your videos keep it up , I hope there’s more Tyson videos soon.
Great Video! Thanks
It's so crazy that Mike was usually shorter and lighter then his opponents but he was a beast
He turned it into an asset. His uppercuts were terrifying.
This is the Summoning Salt of Mike Tyson and I’m all for it!!
The similarity is uncanny!
This channel is beyond amazing, wow
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!
Someone commented on another video about the Tyson-Berbick fight that Tyson knocked him down three times with one punch. That pretty much sums it up.
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!
GREAT VIDEO! Keep up the awesome work 👊✊
So good to hear your voice again. I know there was stuff going on with the last channel, but I’m glad RUclips helped me find you again. Keep it up
Your production quality is world class. Really outstanding work.
Man you are really killing it with this tyson series i love it!
"I refuse to lose" "they have to carry me out dead" then giving credit to his coach and mentors. That's a true champion.
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)
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.
@@matt8863 He must be high
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.
He has determination. Looks like he comes out without a scratch.
These are so well done
Great video👏
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.
Tyson has always been able to surprise, he is still the most popular boxer
Please continue this series 🙏
These vids are great! Keep it up! Can’t wait for next episode lol iron mike the god
Man I'd hate to be on the receiving end of them blows. Wicked fast and powerful. I'm glad I got to see Tyson in his prime.
I dropped by to watch this from the gym, boxing is my dream! Keep up the good work!
Likewise lo
i love this man
Syncing freeze-frames of Tyson to the orchestral soundtrack in the opening was brilliant editing, well done
You can never get enough of Iron Mike Tyson... IMO a Top 10 Pound for Pound Great in his absolute Prime
The best boxing channel out there, hope you guys don't stop posting
Tyvm for the greatest entertainment ever
The intro to the video is the most high quality thing I've ever seen
You ever pause a fight, just to look into Tyson’s eyes?
Scary.
That was a great documentary, including the part about what kind of person Berbick actually was and what happened to him after boxing. Stuff I never knew. Thanks BLTV.
Man, I'm so glad to see Tyson's rise as a young teen. Great times.
Your videos are so well done really enjoyed it
I love Mike Tyson. More of him please.
Love these videos. What a bittersweet story.
Absolutely Legendary. Period
I love this channel
All the BLTV channels are excellent. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your presentations, it’s great stuff.
Didn't know about Berbick's ending. Thanks for completing this part of the story.
Tyson-Rooney was invincible.
Yoo that was one the dopest intros with the music !
Tyson was kicking ass and that's a fact, and yes, dude, I love your channel,this is high quality content