How SHOWTIME Boxing Cultivated A Relationship Unlike Any Other Between Jim Gray & Mike Tyson
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Jim Gray and Mike Tyson look back on their unlikely bond and journey together and explain how Showtime boxing helped cultivate a transcendent relationship.
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I grew up with Mike Tyson and seeing him evolve as a man has honestly been so inspirational. I love that man.
Also Jim Gray is one of the real ones.
2:36 just realized. theres NEVER any big a-lister names on any boxing events nowadays. only for Mayweather - pacman in 2015. and conor-floyd a few.
@@Kigoz4Life the last card that there was in saudi arabia actually was insane. All the legendary boxers were there.
That’s cool to see that change in real life
Awesome statement
There will never be another Mike Tyson… What a fantastic journey it’s been.
There will never be another Mike Tyson ??? I'M HERE !
I totally agree @leonardosamuel5360 👍
@junior..7 this doesnt make any sense
I feel sorry for this generation, that they don’t have what we had, and the pure excitement and entertainment Tyson brought to us. What a time and I’m truly grateful for Mr. Tyson and Mr. Gray. Thank you.
Mike was always a gentle giant on the inside and I'm glad he made it through the storm 🙏🏽🥊
Me too. My son and I always prayed for him.
I can't believe this is the end of an era😢❤Showtine Boxing had some epic fights and I will miss the vibes🥊
Hurts like when HBO went off air also 😢3 titans of the sport
HBO had Mike at his very best athletic ability but showtime cashed in on him better.
Jim Gray loves Mike, understands how it was all able to unravel the way it it did, understands how truly great Mike was as an athlete but how the leeches and homies got to him and helped destroy him yet he still saw the good in Mike beyond the turmoil and crazy rants and for them to be great friends today is a testament to the kind of human fabric both men are made of. Jim always told Mike the truth and Mike as a nearly 60 year old has for once in his life someone that would tell him straight but still love him unconditionally, that is friendship.❤
There's just something about the true honesty of Mike. That nothing can compare to it. Thank you for all the great moments CHAMP.💯🤘🏼🇺🇸
The baddest Man on the Planet………& Mike Tyson 😂😂😂😂
I grew up with Mike and seeing him grow as a man is inspiring ASF 💪🏾🙏🏾
Mike, you made Cus as well as everyone back home here in Catskill prouder than you even know. Love ya Champ 🥊
What an incredible Bond, thank you both Mike and Jim for the memories and thank you Showtime!
Theres a calmness about Iron Mike at his age now. Hes a real elder.
its the thc
Mike Tyson “you know Jim , I don’t know why I say the shit I say”😂😂😂
The rawness of of Mike's life. Always brings his honesty to light . Be at peace brother . 🙏🏽
Never actually realized how many iconic moments they made together! God Bless these Men 💯🙌
May the Lord reveal Himself to Mike Tyson
I luv Mike Tyson, he’s my favorite heavyweight boxer of all time
I could sit with Mike and just listen for hours and hours and goes and not say a word . The man could reach and teach so many people so may things .
9:00
Damn... that second time Mike solemnly uttered "Showtime" really hit home for me.
What a time it was 😢❤
yeah i was wondering what was in his mind when he said that, it seemed like he was reflecting on something.
It did for me too…never be another fighter like him😢
Brilliant watch
Never a dull moment with Mike
Hell of a ride it was👊
I'm so glad I grew up in this awesome era of boxing in the 90s. Watching Tyson as a kid was one of my highlights he was box office and exciting. Youngsters watch the heavyweight division today don't realise how awful it really is.
It's not even close .. 100% agree . Their is no real truly great exciting heavyweight boxers , like their were in the 90's . And not the same atmosphere to the fights , when the talent left boxing the UFC took over and is the only reason they are the main fighting attraction today .
Classy video to end Showtime on 👌🏻
This will make a grown man cry. Love both of these great men. All my respects to the both of you and, Showtime #Boxing
this is the level of class that the ufc could never touch
UFC is still in its early stage. It will improve and evolve under a new leadership in the next 10-15 years.
A bunch of wannabe gangsters yes I agree
Ariel Helwani already has this. If you mean you won't see a video like this about Dana, you are correct. But Jim isn't in Dana's position.
Mike is a real human being, and it’s been an honour to watch his life journey as a fan from a far. He’s transcended himself so many times and keep evolving as a man.
Literally anyone can draw inspiration from Mike Tyson. Life will beat you down in every way, like he said nobody thought he’d still be living 20 yrs ago, no matter where you are in life or what you go through it’s always a light at the end of the tunnel if you just keep moving forward
I’ve been watching Tyson since 1st grade, he’s proof that life goes on and people changed but you should never be defined by your past .
"You know what Jim? I don't know why I say the sh I say" - Mike Tyson
Perfect 😆👍
There’s nothing like boxing…I don’t know what is next for the sport but whatever the next chapter holds I hope it’s for the good of the fighter. Never forget the fighters…
Man what a duo to end the Showtime era with ..... 😢 Thank you both for all the years of incredible entertainment ❤️
There's a sadness to Mike but I'm so happy he's found the peace he deserved after years of turmoil.
Also got to grow up seeing that generation of boxing, thank you Showtime thank you Mike and Jim for bringing me close to the ring in the comfort of my own living room. Like Mike, we will never see another.
I love tyson I'm 45 years old and just miss all the good times watching him in my 20s..😢me up.
This is special. That last minute made me
Cry like a baby 😢❤too goats
Mikes favorite way to start a Conversation “hey listen”
😅👌
I love jim , that’s one classy & solid dude
He’s one of my favourites in boxing.
This is the most beautiful thing I've seen. How blessed were we to witness the journey. God bless them both!!!
Great heart warming interview 🥲
50 year old fella here, grew up watching all mikes fights, love him, proud to say I welled up in the last minute of this interview - beautiful
This touched my heart :) it´s nice to see that it dosen´t matter where you from when you connecting with somebody you connect regardless of the differences you guys have.
LMAO 😂... Spinal. That shit forever cracks me up
This brings back so many memories!!!
Find someone who loves you like Jim loves Mike Tyson.
Jim is an icon as well!!!
I broke my back interview is hilarious AF! so many legendary interviews! lol Tyson quotes are iconic!
This shit has been so sad no more HBO now no more Showtime really reflects the world. It's all slowly winding down, the best is all behind us now
Watching Mike Tyson become the person he is today is truly amazing. What a ride. I have met Mike twice over the years and he is always gracious.
Mike's and Jim are great
Is it just me or does anyone else watch and listen to mike and smile the entire time. I get a buzz still watching his fights right from the early cus days to now. Hes a human rollercoaster a legend a gentleman a warrior and a success🏆💪
I have been a fan of Mike since I was maybe 10 years old, I'm 48 now. Seeing this stuff makes me superemotional. To know we lived through his era, his relationships, what he achieved and did outside the ring. And to see him today, how he is now and how many people he has inspired. Love you Mike.
Very cool emotional moments. That pathway we each walk and being able to look back and share. Ka mau te wehi, awesome! Gary H
Mike has humbled himself .
I grew up watching Mike Tyson. I’m old enough to remember the night he became the youngest heavyweight champ ever. Watching his evolution as man is inspirational and such a blessing. Let’s you know, as long as you’re living, you have another day to make positive changes! Much respect and continued success to the great Mike Tyson!
Man I’m gonna miss showtime!! Saw two events in 2023 both Benavides fights what a blast man I’ll never forget them ever! My first year traveling of pro boxing and probably the best year will see what’s to come? Wish I got into it earlier in my life to busy working raising kids I guess
That was beautiful.
Wow I love Jimmy Gray and Seeing Mike Tyson and him reflect back and reminicse over the old times brought a tear to my eye man. I love showtime network forever! and the reporters and interviewers that are in the game cause of passion and not to defame fighters
"I'm just happy that we're friends like we are now. Thats all that matters." Yessir. Wisdom.
Wow! I wish this episode is longer. I was emotional watching mike and jim sharing their stories.
When I was like 10 y old I saw Cassius Clay. Muhammed Ali boxing. Next I saw than young man with rage coming into the scene.
Following his career, his life, I only can be humble and show deepest respect for also this great man.
Top 2 scariest things you will see in your life:
1. Death
2. And near death 2:18
What a lovely bond iconic
Best boxer. Ever. What a great man. Absolute legend.
This friendship was the reason we had many iconic moments of THE Mike Tyson. It was truly a great showtime🎥rolling out the legend iron mike tyson🙌
Jim Gray always annoyed me as a post-fight guy. He was douchey. I'm a Larry Merchant guy. But I'll give it to him. He seemed genuinely moved and the respect is mutual from both men. I grew up with Tyson. He was my Ali and I cried when he lost to Buster Douglas. I agree with Mike when he said if you'd know him 30 years ago, you woulda never thought he'd make it this far. I remember several times thinking he was gonna off himself, but I'm glad he didn't. I'm glad he discovered the toad and it mellowed and enlightened him. Thanks for all the memories, Iron Mike.
Going to miss Showtime boxing. Thanks for sharing this beautiful segment from two legends.
Those are true real tears that can't be hidden, God Bless them both!
The ending brought a lump to my throat 😢. Love you too mike - wow
Fantastic piece @Showtime Sports, absolute TV Gold. Thank you for rekindling these amazing memories.
Those days of boxing and all the limelight it brought will never be matched in this era.
Those days were magical.
Good seeing the throw back of these 2 from when they were young to now at their older age
Wow, this was amazing.
Love you guys both, two absolutely goats 🐐 🐐
As crazy as he was at times there has always been a raw brutal honesty from Mike Tyson
my Oldman was born in 1949 and spoke highly of many boxers including mike. Oldman's younger brother was a champ from our village back then and had recorded tapes of many fights that I'll go watch instead of playing outside with the cousins whenever we visited. but that year in 96 when Tyson and Evander fought, the whole week the Oldman just kept talking about this Evander and kept saying the real deal before I knew what it meant. went with him to the T.A.B when i was 7 to watch the fight and realized what he was talking about. thanks for the memories Showtime.
Iron Mike Tyson 🥊 is the Man forget the rest💯🤜🏽🤛🏽✊🏽💣💥
In his prime the best to ever do it.
Tyson was truly a once in a lifetime talent
He still is
U can feel the genuine love
Tyson for me is the Alpha of a Predator he brought Hell over his opponents.
And look how humble and great of a man he is now.
@MikeTyson i bow King. And i am happy your still with us.
Love
Who Mike is now makes me want to cry, he is an amazing person and was the baddest man on the planet.
I remember being 10 years old sitting at my grandparents house for the tuson/Holyfield fight with my dad and grandpa. I fell asleep and woke up to them yelling that he bit Holyfields ear!! 😅😅
ICONIC. Gray needs to be on the podcast!!!!
Definitely One Of The Greatest of all Time Mike Tyson !! @ These he is in my Book 📚 in I think a lot of others would agree 💯💯🥊🔥🔥🔥🔥
Years ago I meet Mike Tyson in a club in LA. I asked him to take a pic and he said you can take as many pics as you want but first I staying with us. You partying with me tonight. I was 20 years old. He had 4 beautiful ladies with him but one of them was the best of the best looking girl. He seen me staring at her and talking with her a lot of the night and he asked me, “would you like her to stay with you the nite”? Long story short the next morning I woke up with her in my hotel room but I never got the picture. A few years later I was watching I video of Mike Tyson and it showed us that nite at the club. There is nothing Mike would not give you if you was in his circle and partying with him Mike Tyson the peoples champ 🥊
That time you spent with him having fun living in the moment in my opinion is way more valuable than any picture could be. Amazing and sad at the same time cause life goes by so quick before you know it we're gone.
Always related to Tyson, we’re both from Brooklyn, both Cancers, and he’s proof you can always rise up from even the biggest falls.
this man teaches me to keep fighting,
Beautifully true brotherhood
Two legends
It makes sense.Jim is genuine & sincere.Upbeat and no mask.Tyson never gelled with people wearing a mask.The examples are many.
Lovely to see the friendship and respect here🙂
Mike was my God growing up and I got to meet him over ten years ago.
This brought a tear to my eye.
Now show time is gone it won't be as good
Mike Tyson is like someone we read about in history class or someone they make movies about that were son’s to the gods. Tyson was the most feared man on the planet, once in a lifetime type of person
BEAUTIFUL BOND !!!!!! LOVE HAS NO COLOUR !!!!!!
Jim✊🥊 Tyson 🥊✊ LEGENDS ✊
Mike Tyson is the most incredible human alive. Eternally amazing.
I’ve just shed a tear watching this
"I didn't let myself die, I killed myself"
I felt that way harder than I thought I would
I love that man he’s an absolute gent
We love you Mike 💪🏾
What a great interview!
I was not always a fan of Jim Grey… I am now and have been a huge fan of his for a long time now.