@saracenstallion Folklore and solarplexus, and sight. But yes, you are right on all counts. It's the peekaboo system, (lateral shifting) that became his greatest asset. As a short man, the only fight is inside, which is very dangerous at the same time. But you can mitigate the danger by reducing the effectiveness of a taller opponents punches by absorption, and lateral movement, forcing the punches to cross over the centerline, thereby tying, or "boxing" up your adversary.
Mike may have been the more girted fighter, however. I happen to think Tyson is the best natural boxer who ever lived. His hand speed was second to none. He was a short fighter, so his fist was able to reach a target faster than longer fighters. Combine the speed, natural power, and head movement, and Tyson was the perfect specimen. Height would have helped, but he would have lost some hand speed. But his lack of character (fortitude moreso than personality) was a handicap.
Ali wasn't just "great for his generation"; he is the greatest fighter that ever lived. Ali fought truly great fighters; Tyson lost to the two he faced. As for Tyson beating Ali, I doubt it. Mike wouldn't have the mental fortitude to deal with Ali's showmanship. If the fight went into the deeper rounds, Ali would certainly win. And I don't think even Tyson could knock Ali out in the early rounds; he was just too good a fighter, and he had a good chin as well.
Tyson will always be the King...not just because he was the youngest ever most dominant beast of a fighter, but because he came from nothing and became the #1 personality on the planet at one point.. and because he is a rare breed of people who never bow down to "political correctness" bullshit, but is rather always honest and genuine no matter what.. always completely real and always honestly expressing himself..on top of that, he is actually a very intellectual guy with unique eloquence
Mike + Cus forever...fuck Don King the snake.... if Cus could have lived a few more years to watch Mike mature into his 20s, things could have been better...Mike would have ruled for decades
There has no body in recent times who has dominated world class opposition like Tyson did in the late 80s.......nobody...not Mayweather, Paquiao, Hopkins, but maybe Roy Jones but he didnt have tysons killer instinct or shear desire to kill.....boxing is in dire need of another tyson. Perhaps the greatest fighter ever.
Incredible vid. People forget how awesome the combination of Cus and Mike was. If only Cus had been there the whole way with Mike. Only the greats know greatness,- Cus D' Amato and 'Iron' Mike Tyson. Wow. If anyone can tell me the name of the song it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting this britvroman.
@saracenstallion Folklore and solarplexus, and sight. But yes, you are right on all counts. It's the peekaboo system, (lateral shifting) that became his greatest asset. As a short man, the only fight is inside, which is very dangerous at the same time. But you can mitigate the danger by reducing the effectiveness of a taller opponents punches by absorption, and lateral movement, forcing the punches to cross over the centerline, thereby tying, or "boxing" up your adversary.
That was Cus' legacy .
harkyo 1 year ago
I wish D'Amato was still alive and that Tyson would come back to show the world what he could do with the right people by his side
joey386 1 year ago
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urgentfury 1 year ago
3 for fuck don king. cus d'amato lives in tyson, its to bad he had such a snake like don king bring him down.
hypekillacsplaya 1 year ago
Mike may have been the more girted fighter, however. I happen to think Tyson is the best natural boxer who ever lived. His hand speed was second to none. He was a short fighter, so his fist was able to reach a target faster than longer fighters. Combine the speed, natural power, and head movement, and Tyson was the perfect specimen. Height would have helped, but he would have lost some hand speed. But his lack of character (fortitude moreso than personality) was a handicap.
TomBerishaj 2 years ago
Ali wasn't just "great for his generation"; he is the greatest fighter that ever lived. Ali fought truly great fighters; Tyson lost to the two he faced. As for Tyson beating Ali, I doubt it. Mike wouldn't have the mental fortitude to deal with Ali's showmanship. If the fight went into the deeper rounds, Ali would certainly win. And I don't think even Tyson could knock Ali out in the early rounds; he was just too good a fighter, and he had a good chin as well.
TomBerishaj 2 years ago
Tyson will always be the King...not just because he was the youngest ever most dominant beast of a fighter, but because he came from nothing and became the #1 personality on the planet at one point.. and because he is a rare breed of people who never bow down to "political correctness" bullshit, but is rather always honest and genuine no matter what.. always completely real and always honestly expressing himself..on top of that, he is actually a very intellectual guy with unique eloquence
SkorpBX 2 years ago 4
Mike + Cus forever...fuck Don King the snake.... if Cus could have lived a few more years to watch Mike mature into his 20s, things could have been better...Mike would have ruled for decades
SkorpBX 2 years ago 5
@SkorpBX
Don't know about that...Cus let tyson get away with a lot.
jg3053623 2 years ago
2 for fuck Don King that fucking rat
rippertimmy3491 2 years ago
There has no body in recent times who has dominated world class opposition like Tyson did in the late 80s.......nobody...not Mayweather, Paquiao, Hopkins, but maybe Roy Jones but he didnt have tysons killer instinct or shear desire to kill.....boxing is in dire need of another tyson. Perhaps the greatest fighter ever.
AbdulFaisalHussain 2 years ago
Yep. Cus made Mike the great fighter that he was. Unfortunately, vultures like Robin Givens and Don King ruined him.
rbjmartin 2 years ago
tyson is peaking!!!!!!!!
shuubro 2 years ago 2
very beautiful scene.
capricorn366 2 years ago
really cool vid! what is the song??
youngsi87 2 years ago
WOW.Great vid!
6drax9 2 years ago
Incredible vid. People forget how awesome the combination of Cus and Mike was. If only Cus had been there the whole way with Mike. Only the greats know greatness,- Cus D' Amato and 'Iron' Mike Tyson. Wow. If anyone can tell me the name of the song it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for posting this britvroman.
2SANFRANCISCO 2 years ago
Awesome vid. What's the name of the song?
ValeTudo22 2 years ago
Good video!~
Song is beauttiful!
superheaton 2 years ago 3
Great vid!
swedishtysonfan 3 years ago 3
great video britvroman, keep up the great work~
GOATIRONMIKETYSON 3 years ago 3
cheers Britvroman..awesome vid
tuikalavo 3 years ago 2
Britvoman, you are the best. i keept seen your movies all the times. cant stop! keep it up man!
tobiashjortlov 3 years ago 3
Thank you very much.
britvroman 3 years ago
Yes!!!
TitusPullo1980 3 years ago 2