History Bites: A Conversation with Mike Tyson
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Mike Tyson is one of the greatest athletes in world history. The youngest heavyweight boxing champion of all time, he is also a bestselling author, Broadway star, businessman, movie actor, and founder of the charity organization the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation. He has been on top of the world and has also experienced hitting rock-bottom.
I had a chance to sit down with Mike in Florida for a conversation about his difficult childhood and his incredible mentors, career, and family. Along the way, he shared some extraordinary life lessons and wisdom. I hope you enjoy the interview!
You can learn more about Mike’s amazing life and his current work at the links below:
Biographical article: www.britannica....
Mike’s boxing achievements: en.wikipedia.o....
Mike Tyson Cares Foundation: miketysoncares...
Mike’s clothing line: miketyson.com/
Special thanks to Mike (Iron Mike #1), Ms. Kiki, Armig, Sarah, my dad Mike (Iron Mike #2), my brother Judah (chalkboard guy), my mother Lisa, Carolyn, Mr. Brian, and Harvey. Soli Deo Gloria.
Image credits:
Mike with belts - Unknown
Mike on World Boxing - World Boxing
Mike on Broadway - Variety
Mike Tyson Cares Foundation - Mike Tyson Cares Foundation
Mike with cash - Google
Mike in jail - Getty & AFP
"Iron Mike" in the ring - The Washington Post
Holyfield's ear - The Sun
Mike Tyson and pigeons - Sports Illustrated
Bobby Stewart - Getty Images
Cus D'Amato - Daily Freeman
Mike hugging Cus - Copyright unknown
Cus's peek-a-boo style - Copyright unknown
Cus's house in background - Copyright unknown
Mike Tyson, Cus, and Camille - The Wall Street Journal
Mike entering ring - Getty Images
Tyson/Berbick - Copyright unknown
Mike at 20 on Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated
Pinklon Thomas - The Ring Magazine
Tyson vs Douglas - AP Images
Mike Tyson in cuffs - AFP
Mike Tyson with tiger 1 - Getty
Tyson with tiger 2 - Zookeeper
Mike & Lakiha Tyson - Getty
Epic of Gilgamesh - Penguin Classics
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This show you how big Tyson's heart is, he doesn't need this interview but he did it for the kid.
That's pretty patronising
He obviously doesn't need this for fame or otherwise
But this guy is educated on subjects evidently valuable to mike that he doesn't know
He's not doing it as charity to get this guy famous
Yeah that's dope
Kid? If that’s a kid.. ima Fucn infant.
@@TheOnlyIncognito Absolutely. This channel will probably be at 50k subs in no time😂
Mike Tyson loves history. He is well read on many conquerers, empires and warriors.
Michael Jordan wouldn’t have given this kid the time of day. This is why EVERYONE loves Tyson.
mj is a crap atititude guy , lol , used to be a fan
Damn Rite! I love Mike my favorite
Mike Tyson is the peoples champ. He is very humble. Jordan is a complete jerk.
Did Jordan say that?
@@thoneybadger95 doesn't have to if Jordan is not in control of every detail its not happening thats why the last dance too so long and that guy is a somebody🤷🏿♂️
Low budget interviews like this are always the realest ones
"Don't run away from fear. The devil wants you run from fear. That's when he's winning. Face fear. You'll never lose when you face fear. When you can stop being afraid of fear the devils gonna pick on someone else" Mike Tyson
Mike is a true warrior poet
truth. what a guy
Really impressed with the job this kid did interviewing Mike. He did his homework and asked some unique questions which I think is why Mike enjoyed himself.
💯 AGREE .. actually one of the BEST interviews I’ve ever seen given to Mike Tyson.
19 years old, you've managed to snag one of the best ever Tyson interviews. Your questions were excellent, you allowed him space and time to talk. You weren't afraid of a micro pause either which is something way beyond your years. Very impressive
Yeah great job the new Louis thoeurx
Tru 👍
Mike is so humble. You are blessed to have had this opportunity to interview him. Thanks for a great interview!!
Seen almost every interview with Mike. This one is awesome
Love all the details he pulled out of Mike , great job
My thoughts exactly.
Awesome quote: "we are all passing through, don't try to conquer the world" - Mike Tyson
He's either high & happy, or not high & scary; but he's also an entertaining champion.
What hidden gem did the algorithm just bless me with? I did not expect to see Mike freaking Tyson sitting on a couch with an interviewer this young, but this was a real treat.
“Any fight that has been filmed I’ve watched it “ that’s crazy
7 years ago i was in Sky Harbor Airport in AZ waiting for a flight and Mike Tyson was walking through the airport with his assistant behind him crafting his luggage and EVERYONE moved to either side to let Mike walk through the terminal. People just stared at him with awe and a Mike was just oblivious to everyone.
Mike Tyson for President!!!!! I would vote twice for him.
Tyson was so kind to this kid.Hes definitely a complicated dude.And the Kid was a good interviewer.
Tyson gave this interviewer more life advice in one minute than my parents ever did ever.
I thought i couldn't like Tyson more than i already do. And then i came across this interview. He gave this kid an hour that he will never forget, treated him like a father and probably gave him the boost that anybody needs to follow their dreams. And this kid did an amazing job.
This needs more views. Such a raw and unfiltered interview and he was so honest about everything and this guy was 19. That’s an achievement.
Lol what do you mean it’s got 100k in 2 weeks on a low sub count channel. I’ll get there to million views in a months time
@@allaboutwwe9269 either way it definitely still needs and deserves more views than what it has. My statement still stands. It’s a great video.
@@Sumhrdayzthe absolute best Tyson interview ou there..this guy knows how to talk to people and gives respect to the people he interviews..I look forward to hearing more...
What an honour to watch such a rare interview
I almost didn’t watch this interview because of the cheap production but I’m glad I did, great job interviewing and also asking different questions than others have
Rite🙌🏾💯💯💯💯💯
I've seen almost every Tyson interview I can find. This one is a gem, something about it makes me feel like this is the first time I'm watching an Iron Mike interview. Nice work!
Same here!
Solomon really did a great job not wasting Mike's time and bringing a good energy to the interview. He isn't trying to get gossip or juicy info, he just wants to interview a man who he loves and is a fan of, always glad to see Mikes character on display. Mike reminds me as dark as we become, we can always choose to become better.
Amen!!100
One of the best interviews Mike did! I loved it !!. It’s sad and wonderful and the same time
I do too, simply because I had a mentor that was my baseball coach. Had offers from 4 colleges & had 1 semester left in my senior year.......except, I went flying out the windshield of a truck & snapped my femur in 3 places. Sucked lol
Agreed, no stupid questions
What about this interview did you find sad?
Every time Mike held his hand out for a homey moment I felt fear in myself and for the kid
😆....he told him don't run from fear.
Mike Tyson is my favorite person of all time
Person comes from the word "persona" which is like acting, or being fake. Are you saying he's a genuine fake? Huh?! HUH?!?!
What a great interview. So many podcasts these days like to set things up as professionally as possible, desks, headphones, a specifically designed podcast / interview room. I've got to say, I appreciate the more casual atmosphere just sitting back on the couch. It's almost uncanny to see such a famous figure like Mike doing an interview in this setting. Solomon did a great job with the questions as well, a good mix of prepared material and riffing.
This young lad approached the opportunity very seriously. Fairplay. Good convo
It's so good to see Mike happy and finally at peace with his life. For all his accomplishments in the ring, that is Mike Tyson's greatest win.
“We’re just Passing Through-Just enjoy Passin Through “ - Mike Tyson
That puts everything into perspective
This kid is an incredible interviewer. When I heard he's only 19 I had to rewind multiple times. You can tell Mike really respected and gave himself to the interview. I done loaded this it was filled with so many new details and pieces of wisdom I hadn't heard from Mike before and I try to listen to as many as I can.
Peace and goodwill to all!
This just shows how overrated and outdated mainstream media is. Never seen Tyson so candid and relaxed being interviewed.
Man, what an Interview. What a glorious find on youtube.Really enjoyed that, none of the big glitz and glamour, Mike seemed so relaxed and open. No pressure, no tension just pure. Love tyson! Hes been my Child hood idol and still is, as a grown man. What a true blessing following this man throughout the decades and being able to enjoy each stage of his life from ferocious iron mike to the great humble master he is today. Amazing to have chosen such a timeless, inspirational, enduring idol. The real champ!
“Are you a perfectionist ?”
“What is perfection ?, maybe that supersedes perfection.”
WHHHOOOAAAA Mike!! 🤯😮🙏🏻
What a great interview. It shows how humble Mike has become to give an hour of his time to do an interview, no flashy set or camera, just some couches and questions. Glad he’s finally become the man Cus wanted him to be.
Never seen Mike seem so relaxed
Best Mike Tyson Interview ever. He asks questions, that were never asked before.
As a big mike tyson fan, you really brought the best out of him here. Amazing job, subbed.
He talks so much about cus he really loved him and respect him 🙏🏽💯
Tyson is a great fighter. He isn't making excuses or lying. He admits he headbutted Holyfield too. He admits Buster D. beat him fair. He even says the peek a boo is an old fashioned way of fighting. His honesty is heartening. And it is very cool that he's giving this young man an interview.
Dude! You got one the 🐐 on here! He was one of the individuals that defined 80’s
Mike will always be one of the most interesting people in the world. No matter what, people will always be intrigued by Mike Tyson
This was Tyson's best ever interview
Havn't even watched this yet but the moment i read history and mike tyson, i already know he's gonna bring up alexander the great and ripping someones heart out. Bless him.
Tyson is one man who truly deserve the " legend" title. You are sooo lucky you get to interview him face to face. This is one of the best interview I've ever seen of Mike Tyson. Thank you so much for this incredible interview. Tyson have soooo much wisdom to give.
Absolutely amazing that you got Mike on !
He is a student of history himself so I hope you get a chance to do part 2 and talk about historical events and warriors of the past.
" worked on being a good person than a great person" wise words for a decent man.
I like Mike Tyson . He is smart. I don't know why this video has not gone viral. Every time he speaks i get a smile on my face. He talked to my wife in Trianglen Østerbro 2001 Copenhagen before he fought Brian Nielsen..Any film director that don't see his potential for playing characters in films is an i-ti-ot.
Dude, that was awesome, I wish you all the success with your channel.
So glad the algorithm sent me this.
I am new to the channel, a life long Mike Tyson fan, I have watched hundreds of interviews. While I knew most of the history and Mikes story, I enjoyed some of the unique questions never asked before. I love how Mike speaks to you like you guys are friends, his answers passionate and informative, I am so happy to see Mike comfortable enough to speak candidly and share intimate details of his life. The honesty Mike speaks is so powerful, the baddest man on the planet is the realest man on the planet. God bless you both, thank you for this thorough, well prepared interview. It is a goal of mine to someday meet Mike, a man I have admired for over 30 years. You have a new subscriber, keep up the awesome work.
i never bored when i listen Mike Tyson talking, its a great man
This is a fantastic interview! What an incredible person in you as an interviewer and for mike to come on and give you the time of day.
So many stars wouldn’t do this but Mike with his humble background stays true to himself ! ❤
It’s so cool mikes team suggested he does this interview a lot of celebrities/athletes would overlook having this interview
Great nuanced questions, good job Solomon
This interview is one of his greatest I didn’t think I was gonna like it from first glance but it was great I shed a tear or 2 Tyson and I are alot alike with our love and loyal emotions
Great interview with the legend himself, really helping me through a rough moment in my life. Thank you
Mike Tyson is so interesting to listen to. A true champ. He is very respectful to the interviewer in his language also. So enjoyed his story of his life.
What a fantastic interview, absolutely the best I have seen. Well done!
It's striking to me a) how MIke's expression and tone changes when he talks about his years in the D"Amato home. b) how he changes from cracking jovial anecdotes to saying something quite profound c) the complexity of life itself portrayed in the life and struggles of this one man.
Thank you for this interview.
This is the best podcast of Mike tyson he fully expressed himself telling us about his youth with cus
Mike Tyson is very humble. He is real.
Amazing interview!!
This lad is brilliant Tyson even better. Enjoying this.
Best Tyson interview I've seen❤
I honestly though this was going to be another interview of the same we all know about Mike, to my surprise this kid is very very smart and showed us a different angle of Mikes life.
This is the best and most informative interview of Iron Mike!
I’m only 20 minutes in and this is an awesome interview. Shout out to the interviewer and Mike for the great piece.
Great interview, perhaps the best Tyson interview.
Solomon Schmidt is a talented interviewer. His ego seems close to zero, while his sincere curiosity appears to be near maximum. The opposite of most interviewers. You can see Mike respects this young man for being so straight with him.
My only point of critique: maybe he could have asked more follow-up questions. But for a 19 year old man: awesome. Subscribed!
What an incredible interview. This young man was very good at just starting Mike on a topic and then just let him elaborate his thoughts. Mike has such an amazing story and he can tell it so well when given the opportunity. He was the best ever
You can just tell Mike Tyson has a big heart
Thank you for this inspiring interview with the legend!
You have such a bright future. . What an exceptional interviewer you are ! Fantastic interview with Iron Mike a legend 👏👏
Gotta love Mr Mike Tyson
Such a humble human being
Love you my brothers
Keep ascending
Appreciation with grace 💙🙏🙌✨
couldn't ask for a better interview with the very special oppurtunity mike gave you!
This is a really phenomenal interview. Awesome questions and engagement.
Also very laid back and almost reminiscent of his own Podcast or Joe Rogan's with the conversational environment.
Keep up the great work, Solomon!
Great discussion. _/Thumbs up/_
Watching here from Glasgow.
Why this kid's subscription is still at 4k. He should have hit atleast over 100k with that interview. RUclips is evil
this was, hands down, one of the very best interviews with mike i've ever seen, if not *the* best. despite having heard several of these stories several times over the years on various programs, mike's demeanour here was different- he seemed to really like and respect you, and that advice he offered you was so incredibly loving and heartfelt, much like a wise and hardened uncle or father. almost felt like he was reliving it all while chatting with you, especially talking about the dinners at cus' house. magical interview.
Very nice to see and hear Mike Tyson is content and happy great interview I always learn so much how to control and conduct myself throughout all the troubles in life that comes our way just listening to Mike and his wisdom, thank you all.❤❤❤ peace and harmony to all.
i haven't gotten to watch this yet but i'm already certain it will make my...foreseeable future. gosh darnit, mike, you're such a gem. i'm so thankful you're around.
eta: 1:29 "...piece of evander's ear." oh sweet jesus, this is gonna be a really good one for so many reasons.
This may be the best interview I’ve ever heard from Mike. Thanks man.
Great interviewer. Very professional and classy. Good work. Like him.
An extraordinary life and one hell of a story to tell!
You did a great job interviewing mike I come back to this interview probably every month, keep perfecting your craft bro you will be legendary forsure. The universe brought me here to tell you
Best mike interview ive seen and ive seen em all. Hes so eloquent compared to others. He seems comfortable with this kid.
Mike is such a fascinating human being
Great interview. I love Mike. Listening to him always inspires me and lifts me up when I'm down. God bless you Mike for being you.
I listen to every Tyson interview that crosses my path, every chance i get. I'm fascinated with his mind. I always pick up something new about life's challenges and how to cope with them. I think mike gets wiser every day. It's always interesting to see the development of his mindset. Even without a high school education, he could very well become a university lecturer. He has learned so much from life's experiences. He has indeed mellowed with the passage of time . Hail mike Tyson. My hero !!
Mike was brilliant when talking about the Epic of Gilgamesh. It is a classic for a reason, and Mike gets to the heart of its deep concerns.
Wow, what a great guy Mike Tyson is, I had no idea he was as humble and caring, fantastic interview, great guy, and a great outlook on how life should be. The fame and success he has experienced in life, and he is as grounded and easy going as he is …. This makes him great, a true great.
well done kid
Best interview, no doubt! Great job! You got Mike to really share his great charitable thoughts. Thanks
Mike Tyson ... He brings up deep Post-Structuralism philosophy: What is perfection...
Damn, he breaks down knowledge as Aristotle. The sharing of knowledge.
Great interview. Great job. Great channel
Amazing story regarding he and his family.
His suffering theory is profound: life defines us... He needs a book of philosophical thoughts: Be a good person not a great person.
Always love watching Tyson interviews
Absolutely incredible interviewing skills. Well done! Mike Tyson is a humble legend. A good human!
Tyson gained alot of wisdom over the years
congrats on getting such a big guest!
Amazes me how this brother has come from the absolute lowest as he states and still adds to his legacy of humbleness 💯❤️🙏
I have seen just about all of MT's interviews. I am a fanatic on steroids. But, this one is the best ever. I agree w/ MT, this kid is going places! Thank you MT for this very insightful interview... perfection....stop "keeping it moving" to help others who you love more than yourself ..... Wow! This is why MT is the greatest ever!!!! Just stay healthy MT. The world needs you around for a long time... We absolutely need you!!!
Mike Tyson almost made me 😢 when he told that kid, you're gonna go through some tuff times, but they'll make you better 😮
100%
Great job Solomon!!! One of the best Tyson interviews I’ve seen, and I subscribed to your great channel!