Mike Tyson vs. BlackTree Media!!!! 1-on-1

Tyson is a 2008 documentary film about the life of former undisputed heavy weight champion of the world boxer Mike Tyson. It was directed by American filmmaker James Toback, and produced by Nicholas Jarecki. It was publicly screened for the first time at the 2008 Cannes film festival. Tyson was released on April 24, 2009, distributed by Sony Classics.

Tyson made his professional debut on March 6, 1985, in Albany, New York. He defeated Hector Mercedes via a first round knockout. Fighting frequently in his first two years as a professional, Tyson won 26 of his first 28 fights by knockout - 16 in the first round. The quality of his opponents gradually increased to journeyman fighters and borderline contenders, and his win streak attracted media attention, leading to his being billed as the next great heavyweight champion. D'Amato died in November 1985, relatively early into Tyson's professional career; some speculate that his death was the genesis of many of the troubles Tyson was to experience later as his life and career progressed.

Tyson's first nationally televised bout took place on February 16, 1986, at Houston Field House in Troy, NY against journeyman heavyweight Jesse Ferguson. Tyson knocked down Ferguson with an uppercut in the fifth round that broke Ferguson's nose. During the sixth round, Ferguson began to hold and clinch Tyson in an apparent attempt to avoid further punishment. After admonishing Ferguson several times to obey his commands to box, the referee finally stopped the fight near the middle of the sixth round. Initially ruled a win for Tyson by disqualification (DQ) of his opponent, the ruling was subsequently "adjusted" as a win by technical knockout (TKO) after Tyson's corner protested that a DQ win would end Tyson's string of knockout victories, and that a knockout would have been the inevitable result. The rationale offered for the revised outcome was that the fight was actually stopped because Ferguson could not (rather than would not) continue boxing.

On November 22, 1986, Tyson was given his first title fight against Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship. Tyson won the title by second round TKO, and at the age of 20 years and 4 months became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.

Because of Tyson's strength, many fighters were said to be too intimidated to hit him and this was backed up by his outstanding hand speed, accuracy, coordination, power, and timing. Tyson was also noted for his defensive abilities. Holding his hands high in the Peek-a-Boo style taught by his mentor Cus D'Amato, he slipped and weaved out of the way of the opponent's punches while closing the distance to deliver his own punches. One of Tyson's trademark combinations was to throw a right hook to his opponent's body, then follow it up with a right uppercut to his opponent's chin; very few boxers would remain standing if caught by this combination. Boxers knocked down with this combination include Jesse Ferguson and Jose Ribalta.

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[rustyoneone]

and please, no more "the truth and the light" oriented comments, even if this was about mike tyson and not the dead person here, i don't think BSing the guy is gonna make him feel any better.

[blacktreemedia]

Rusty - did we offend you.

[Pam4Rob]

Ok am I the only one that is confused here? The title says Mike Tyson( our condolences to the Tyson family) Umm... He isn't DEAD!! So why the condolences?

You give Condolences for someone that is dead not alive.... WOW

[blacktreemedia]

Pam4Rob - your confused because you don't keep up with the news. Mike Tyson's daughter died in a tragic accident less than 2 weeks after this interview. So my condolences goes out to the Tyson family... u can pick your face up anytime u ready.

[Pam4Rob]

still doesn't make much sense to me, I know his daughter passed away tragically, but what does that have to do with this interview?

[blacktreemedia]

Pam4Rob - let me help you out. The documentary where he opens up about his life and how important his role as a father is to him now, deals a lot with the importance of him being a father and his human side. This interview, which was conducted 2 weeks prior to the tragic death of his 4 month old daughter. As a company, being courteous that Tyson took the time to talk to us, me in particular, I felt that out of respect I would acknowledge his loss. Get it?

[philoxene30]

I love mike tyson bitch!!!

[juniormafia27]

He cam still whoop your ass though. Besides all that. He will still be remembered as one of the greatest. Not saying what he did was right. But, he still is the youngest champ to win all three titles. Not saying it is right to beat up women but knowing Robin Givens she might have talked herself into an ass whoopin' :)

[kananase]

But, Mike Tyson isn't dead.

[jak1anorue]

@rustyoneone rusty did u watch the movie, did you?

[PhillipJie]

tyson, got alot more mature and has grown up since the past few years... on the other hand tyra banks still hasnt grown out of her highschool years, THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN DAM LIFE!!! god, i hate how these idiots are so curious about others when they themselves have issues -_-''

[kkxjan]

I LOVE YOU MY BOY MIKEEEEEEEEEE

[MercedesVsTyson]

this is iron mike tyson the king

[blacktreemedia]

100smd - in your mothers bedroom

[rustyoneone]

nope, im offended by the viewers' boorish adoration.