i always knew mike and jim had a special bond, i didn't know they were that close that mike would write him a letter from jail.....that's quite special

Damn, Teddy really doesn't like Mike.

It sounds funny, but Mike Tyson does seem like one of the most honest people around. Even more than any athlete out there. Just my opinion.

Mike is very Raw like few people can be. He never overcame growing up in Brownsville and making millions by the age of 21 was a receipe for disaster !

Amazing story. Thank you for sharing

I never thought Teddy saw that Vulnerability of Mike!

Honesty. A rare trait.

Thank you for sharing this film. I'm from the UK. From the first time I saw Mike, I loved him, though he has to be given a fair go in this, where you discuss his honesty. Mike was born in Brownsville, in an extremely harsh generally no hope neighbouhood. If he didnt pick pockets, his pockets would have been picked. His homelife would have been virtually impossible. So of course he'd get in trouble with authority. Just by chance, his luck/fortune changed as a teenager. He got into boxing and was directed to the great Cus De Mato. From that moment on, when Mike's life changed, he had hope and from there, his honesty shone through. Mike put every ounce of everything he had into boxing and totally devoted himself to boxing. Just look at the condition he got himself into. That's honesty, dedication, devotion, respect, passion. Mike won fights with his ring walk alone. Who's done that before or since? He invented that and he's never ever been bettered. Cus, Teddy, Kevin saw Mike's potential and made him into one of the most feared fighting machines thats ever lived. You'll never see the excitement, the expectation of those times again. I found it so humbling to learn of Mike's letter. From the first possible moment Mike had the opportunity to show honesty, he showed it in bucket loads. I dont know anything about the rape incident. What was expected during a night with Iron Mike Tyson? Did they think he was Bambi?? Again, Mike wouldn't admit to doing something he hadn't. Is that not being honest?? How could Mike's honesty ever be in question with all the points I've raised. It shouldn't ever, ever be thought about, let alone contemplated and mouthed. There'll never ever be another time in boxing like Cus, Teddy, Kevin and Mike gave us, ever. I'm so glad I was young and full of energy when I lived through it. Thank you.

This is criminally underrated

Teddy wants to see Mike go to prison forever

Tyson has always been very transparent. I've often wondered how far he's gone but he is also very into trying to be a better person. He evolves and he sincerely gets remorseful. He's respected because of that

Teddy with the Bjj fanatics shirt. Love it

For those commenting Teddy Atlas never understood or cared for Mike’s vulnerability clearly don’t know the history between the two. There’s a well known video of Teddy consoling Mike during one of his amateur tournaments. Mike was crying as he didn’t think he was good enough! Hardly the actions of a man that didn’t understand or was unemphatic to Mike’s vulnerability. But when Mike started to over step the line, Atlas would speak to Cus and others to make sure they didn’t condone his behaviour by ignoring it, and instead instilling discipline. Things came to a head when Mike acted inappropriately with Teddy’s niece. He confronted Mike and warned him to never treat his niece or any member of his family with disrespect again. For this he got fired by Cus. The fact is, Teddy was right. It was this lack of discipline that affected Mike’s career and personal life! No doubt there is still resentment there on Teddy’s side and Mike is now very humble and honest about his mistakes and behaviour.

So true 👍

He is the Beast

That shit is deep

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Mike: I broke my back Jim: What do you mean by that? Mike: My back is broken. Jim: Is it a vertebrae? Mike: Spinal

Tyson hotboxing episode with Francese mafia guy, he seems to talk abit more about stuff he may allegedly have witnessed.

Regarding the undisclosed actions, mental health issues can make you throw all sorts of things out of proportion. Tyson may for instance be referring to something like betraying one's trust, hurting someone he cares about, letting someone down, not having the courage to stand up for something he believed in, or been cowardly where he felt he should have been brave. All these things and infinity many other things when you are alone can eat away at you, make you think life is not worth living. You can learn to hate yourself and spiral into depression, and think you deserve the pain your feeling. Or he could have done some straight up nasty shit worse than rape. Although the list of things which are worse than rape is very short and don't normally go unnoticed. We all know he has a dark side, probably a coping strategy when dealing with fear and anxieties. Be intimidating in a sadistic way to mask your own insecurities. I think Tyson has tackled his inner demons with the help of the toad. Now he knows that the demons are always there, but he can keep them at bay, and only harvest what he needs from them

Wow 🤩

Funny how Mike never got spoke to so much about his “offence” at the time 🤷‍♂️

I think teddy just needs to forgive Mike for himself

Hey Teddy great show sir, don't quit life , live to 100 and beyond. What do you think about the fight between Max Baer and Cindarela man? New heavywight cindarela man ... Max Baer was not performing at all.. do you think the match was rigged in some way? Thanks for the content.

“There’s no statute of limitations for Murder, I’m just saying.” Teddy Atlas

No views 15 likes.. makes sense

wat were the thngs that mike actually did do

Ive never actually felt teddy was a stand up, developed man. Tyson may have done far worse but he knows his dark side, embrassed it and grew into a better man.

Can you guys please break down Oveerem and Frankie Edgers last fight on the UfC headline for Feb 26. It was short and nasty.

Murder is very believable, for a man who could kill with a punch. And, it is easier to do, in the moment of anger, or even danger, than other crimes that may require more thought. Just saying, as a former cop.

“Like murder” Teddy said. Interesting 🤔

Guys remember mike tyson grew up with real shooters and killers. Lets not forget that the guy who shot 50 cent 9 times was mike tyson best friend...

Definitely a child like vulnerability about Mike, which you can see in his teenage interviews and clips. But I think he's open and honest about his past because that's a way of apologising for the things he's done and they way he once behaved. I believe Mike is a different person now whose in a much better place

I feel for Teddy alot.....he was trying to do the right thing a discipline Mike because he knew that all the hard work was nothing once Tyson made it big.... It's like having the fastest racehorse but it kicks and bites everyone around....or a car with so much horsepower you blow the head off the engine..... I tried to be that discipline to a step child and her mother got rid of me....I slowly got to see that step child fail

First lol Secondly, wow what a powerful segment sincerely.

People know his thieving ways when he was younger or alleged spousal abuse but when you're in prison like that especially if you're innocent you have to justify it in your head so even if the crimes he was talking about wasn't worse or as bad as what he was accused of he was making peace with it within himself remember he also had a religious transformation while in prison

Teddy is a bit out of order for asking about thay letter. Same to Jim for putting out privacy like that. He already knew Mike never answered the question, so why bring it up? Powerful stuff no doubt, just a bit out of line given the context and length of time it has been

WHOEVER RUNS THIS CHANNEL WE NEED MORE MMA FIGHT COMPANION WITH TEDDY ATLAS. PLEASE GOD PLEASE ITS MY DRUG OF CHOICE. (this is in full acknowledgement that this comment has nothing to do with the video subject, my apologies, but i just learned that teddy took an interest in MMA)

Teddy, can you explain what you mean about Tyson never getting tested in his fights please. You said the fights he lost were the only fights he got tested in correct. Well I watched at least 6-8 fights that he was absolutely tested and won. A few in split decision isn't that the most tested a fighter could be 🤔. Plus any fight he lost after 2000 was nothing, he was way past his prime and look like shit to be honest. Buster beat Tyson yes but 100 percent of people would tell you for a fact that he didn't train, partied, sleep with all the women over there,, didn't have the right corner guys, just divorced Robin,, etc. He didn't look like the same guy and everyone knows it. 100 percent of people would say he would have won if he was there mentality if you know what I mean. The only fight I would say he did lose was the 1st fight against holyfield. Tyson 5 years past his prime yes but still a good fighter, holyfield was so roided up he looked like Barry bonds in the ring and still it was one of the hardest hitting fights we all watched,, I'm honestly surprised people don't talk about how much roids holyfield was taking at the time but it is what it is. If Tyson never lost the corner he had and keep his mind right he would have faced guys like holyfield and lewis in his prime and never would have lost even with the roids. So I believe if we live in a true world his record is 60-1 with someone finally beating him in the mid 2000s.

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul is the fight Boxing needs to make next...the unfortunate reality is that would be the Biggest Fight in Boxing history ever... **** Context: Bigger than Ali v Forman Tyson v Holyfield Pacman v Mayweather

Only 6 yrs older than Mike? Gray ages like milk lolz

Teddy is so bitter against Mike

Wow their isn't to many things out there worse than rape

Of course, there was no rape. I hope Mike has returned to Christ.

Teddy why you hate Mike so much? I now yours history but...??? You are ok guy but...? Serbia

That's why teddy altas is a bum?

Mike can be a manipulator though and he was likely trying to work his magic on Jim, I believe he was guilty.

I don’t care what EVERY say about the rape aligation mike didn’t do it Love from IRAN AND HOLLAN AND RUSLAND