Arguably the greatest boxer ever, undoubtedly the most vicious. In the mid 1980's Mike Tyson smashed his way through the heavyweight ranks to become the youngest ever champion of the world. With each devastating knockout a sense of invincibility built around the young boxer with many of his opponents being beaten by his fearsome reputation before they even set foot in the ring.
Mike Tyson The Fights, goes back to that time and beyond to look at how the Iron Mike myth formed in a book of quotes covering every one of his bouts. Read what each of his opponents thought of his amazing speed and power and how former trainer Kevin Rooney predicted that a lack of focus could bring it all crashing down. What did the press write about him as he rose through the ranks? And how did the commentators react?
It's all here, in this amazing insight in to an unbelieveable boxing career, MIKE TYSON THE FIGHTS
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face."
Mike Tyson
"If he doesn't die it doesn't count."
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson The Fights, goes back to that time and beyond to look at how the Iron Mike myth formed in a book of quotes covering every one of his bouts. Read what each of his opponents thought of his amazing speed and power and how former trainer Kevin Rooney predicted that a lack of focus could bring it all crashing down. What did the press write about him as he rose through the ranks? And how did the commentators react?
It's all here, in this amazing insight in to an unbelieveable boxing career, MIKE TYSON THE FIGHTS
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face."
Mike Tyson
"If he doesn't die it doesn't count."
Mike Tyson
