You gotta help everybody and anybody as long as theyre honest and truthful. It has been the viewpoint of most . He wanted nothing to do with Mike. They want you to pay $50 to see a couple of mediocre guys. Is it something like the old Dean Martin t.v. WhoaIm outta here. He was a very, very smart mand and an honest man. One of their main focuses on the pads was slipping and countering. He should never have had the loss. Rock & Roll Interviews, Celebrity Interviews and more. But, they robbed us. They broke up and Mike went with King. Rooney, who was fired in 1988, is suing the boxer for $49 million in past and projected earnings. Then they started making all these false accusations. He worked his way up from nothing. He just wiped him out. Tyson said he fired Rooney after the trainer's comments about Tyson's former wife, ROBIN GIVENS, during a television interview. But . But see, Muhammad was a great, great fighter. I try to teach my kids to be elusive. After Kevin Rooney got fired and Mike Tyson fully embraced being Don King's cash cow, there was a clear decline in his skill level. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. Some Big Shot here in the U.S.A. Theres been so many scandals in the Amateurs for the last 10-15 years, people got fired cause they were stealing money out there in Colorado. 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When Kid Dynamite arrived at the Catskill gym when he was just 14 years old. Q That would be a big reason why it would never happen. They were paid. Q How did you get to be a trainer? The jury deliberated about nine hours last Thursday and Monday, coming back into court twice to hear evidence again -- once to see Rooney's televised interview that triggered the firing and another to hear Tyson explain his decision. Were gonna have a Big Fight. Mike goes out there and rips, rips body shots. Mike Tyson was trained by Cus D'Amato from an early age, who later on became his legal guardian as well. He should be 24-0. ). 1 oclock, 3 oclock, 5 oclock, 7 oclock were gonna be showing a live from Philadelphia, from New York, from Atlantic City, from Nevada. Hes 23-1. Hes dead now. Mike goes out there and rips, rips body shots. Then all the sudden youre like, who, who, damn, wait a minute. I believe he was being paid $400 a week. Mike Tyson talks about Teddy Atlas, the history and how he feels now about Teddy. After all, a James "Buster" Douglas uppercut had nearly separated head from body. this could be for the vacant wbo or interim featherweight title Image: [], Unlike many, I'm not exactly overjoyed at the thought of Fury vs Usyk. But i have not found a single interview where he ever talks about Kevin Rooney who had a big part in his development as a fighter. (Laughs). Kevin Rooney was the main person tasked with helping Mike on the pads. They came in with what they feel is a just verdict and I'm not going to argue with it.". But, Jimmy Jacobs and Bill Cayton had tied all that money up where nobody could touch it, nobody but Mike. Originally posted by buff_mike10. Butthis is now. A Comedy Centrals, which is good for boxing. Hes fighting for the USBA Middleweight Championship. The only person that could, take any money out of Mike Tysons accounts was Mike Tyson. Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney did alot of the coaching. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. People will stop and think about it, and say wait a second I dont know if I want to fight this guy. Thomas Hays is his name. Tyson's face is very swollen and the cut has become a serious factor. Tysons punching power has never left him. Mike is now supposedly doing like an exhibition tour. Answer (1 of 9): Why did Mike Tyson decline so quickly? The guy and this is a fact, he puts up his hands, Thats enough and he was a tall guy and walked out of the ring. Q Had Jimmy Jacobs not died, Mikes story wouldve been different wouldnt it? Q And youre right in the middle! I would tell him Mike use your jab, dont be trying to hurt the guy, but I guess Mike had that little bit of anger thing in him I guess. Answer (1 of 6): I have never heard him talk about Rooney, ever, let alone express remorse. To tell you the truth, I really dont know. Several successful boxing trainers, including Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, were tutored by D'Amato. Q Had Jimmy Jacobs not died, Mikes story wouldve been different wouldnt it? AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. This guy was a genius. Cus died and Tyson was 11-0. "It's hard for middle-class people to like somebody who's black and rich," he said. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. This is the United States of America. When Holloway noticed that Tyson was drinking too much, he told the waitress to water his drinks to avoid anything bad. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Hes still an attraction. After firing Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson had had some of the best trainers in boxing such as Tommy Brooks, Buddy McGirt, Ronnie Shields, and Freddy Roach. Get rid of everybody. Heybe quiet! And what does Shelly Finkel do? When Tyson was on there or Riddick Bowe, or Hopkins and Taylorbut now, everythings so spread out. Another good trainer could have kept Tyson at it but he surrounded himself with yes men. Boxing: 1988 WBC/WBA/IBF Heavyweight Title: Mike Tyson (L) in action vs Larry Holmes at Convention Center. My kids 18-1, with 13 knock-outs. Itd be a really popular boxing book . My agent that I had for 2 years, its the first gig hes gotten me. Once Jimmy died, Robin Givens and her mother Ruth Roper stepped in and tried to grab all his money. A Well, on the one hand, you gotta give Don King, I hate to say it, credit for being able to reach out to Mike Tyson, who has lost Jimmy, lost Cus and he wasnt that involved with Bill. Now he is trying to make a comeback, but not in the ring. Nothis is America! He became a multi-millionaire. For that reason were being guided by the Europeans, their ways and rules. Now, I dont know how long youve been in the fight game, how long youve been interested in it, or how old you are, but back in the 60s, 70s and then in the middle 80s, you would see a fight on t.v. (Laughs). He was one of the closest disciples of Cus DAmato. Rooney was the trainer of World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson from the start of his professional career in 1985, up until Tyson's bout with Michael Spinks in 1988. I believe he was being paid $400 a week. He was a great, great businessman. When he got out of jail, he was fighting for $30 million dollars here, $30 million dollars there. Answer (1 of 2): From an interview in Kevin Rooney - Mike Tyson's Ex-Trainer Q - Are you in contact with Mike Tyson today? Him and Steve Watt are like handling the business. Alright. I pose this question to all boxing fans reading this article: Have you ever seen any other boxer not taught by Cus DAmato or his students fight like Tyson? Its actually easier to become a second or a trainer to get a license. Matt Baranski and Johnny Tocco, veteran boxing trainers who have worked extensively with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, . They want you to pay $50 to see a couple of mediocre guys. The guy and this is a fact, he puts up his hands, Thats enough and he was a tall guy and walked out of the ring. . The only person that could, take any money out of Mike Tysons accounts was Mike Tyson. Boxing technique is not merely throwing punches as hard as possible, but rather punch combinations, stances, head movement, defense, stamina, etc., all coordinated by intelligence. He didnt even get paid. He does have early stage dementia caused by boxing. They went out there and won 5 Gold medals. Hes very smart when it comes to numbers. They were out for a score and they made a score on Tyson. Im sore. We got a title to defend and you gotta be in tip-top shape. I finished the job. He settles the case for $14 million dollars over a 3 year period. MIKE KEEGAN: Temporary concussion substitutes will NOT be trialled in the Premier League after 'idiotic' rulemakers rejected proposals in a move which 'beggars belief'. They all neglected Tysons fundamentals. (Laughs). The Fight Game has gone south as far as Im concerned. Great place to be Kevin! I learned from Cus DAmato. You can buy it for $50. Best Highlights From Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Press Conference. Thats a problem. This is the United States of America. One kid is 18-1. Greatest Fights: Tyson, Spinks, Trump and 91 seconds . Tysons trainer, Kevin Rooney, a former DAmato fighter, used a number system to instruct Tyson on what type of punches his opponent was susceptible to. Move and punch. He has so much potential. However, in 1985, his trainer and surrogate father died of pneumonia. as he claims the Gypsy King deserves the 'lion's share' for . Hes fighting this guy Willie Grubbs out of Philly. Im living in the same house when I was with Mike back in the early 80s. Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, both former D . The Hall of Famer said that if there was any talking that went on, it was between him and Tyson over a theoretical fight against Evander Holyfield, someone he wouldn't fight until years later. should be for the vacant wbc super featherweight title Image: [], Naoya Inoue has now vacated his WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO bantamweight world titles with the aim of winning belts in a new division. A You gotta be around gyms and see whats goin on. Thats my philosophy. I said I gotta remember what Cus taught me. A Well o.k. What is this? You answer it back. BoxingInsider: Didnt sparring guys come to the gym, see Mike punch, then leave the gym? "You can't take blood from a stone. "the day Tyson fired Kevin Rooney there was a cap put on Mike Tyson's development as a fighter, he did not develop anymore beyond that day. There was this one time that this kid came in and I dont really remember where he was from. Kevin Rooney: Kevin Rooney was a former boxer turned trainer later in life. Rooney became Tyson's trainer after Atlas left and just before Cus died. He is arguably the most exciting former heavyweight champion ever. Kevin Rooney. But Jimmy was like, How you doin? Whats up? The jury only gave me $4 million dollars. Youll frustrate the hell out of the guy whos throwing punches. A Comedy Centrals, which is good for boxing. But, I believe deep in his heart he knew it wasnt true. A I gave half to my lawyer, the rest to the government and I had at one time back in 1996, 1997, I had a little money in my back account. Muhammad Ali. Move your head. Once I get down there and I got a handle on it then I can see the format if you know what Im saying. You got money one day. And he said his status as a rich boxer had something to do with the verdict. Thats what the public wants to see. Perhaps his best performance was beating a solid HW Champion in Pinklon Thomas. For 35 fights, they were Mike Tyson's corner men. Do you ever speak to him? Cus died and Tyson was 11-0. You gonna let him talk that way?, Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 1, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina | Source: Getty Images, While Holloway's account was immortalized in a book, Ditka claims it was overblown. Rooney went on to work with a number fighters over the years, including most notably ring legend and five-time champion, Vinny Pazienza. People are going to be talking stuff and whatever. (Laughs). Hes 19-1, with 15 knock-outs. Boxing promoter Don King, who grew close to Tyson following his estrangement from Cayton, Rooney and the 1988 death of former manager Jim Jacobs, called the verdict a "terrible thing. Yes, he always did. But he would not comment when asked if he thought the decision was racially motivated. Q How much did you have to give to your lawyer? Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Move and punch. Mike Tyson is an athlete known for being the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world at the age of 20 back in 1986. He made that deal with Tyson when he had a $100 million dollar lawsuit and guess what? Through the years, he ended up starring in several films and even had a Broadway show about his life. Notably, Rooney has trained no one before Iron Mike. Im supposed to be the guy thats leading everybody and then Ill take that leadership role. Im guessin hes gonna make $50,000$100,000. He was the first guy to make the most money when he fought Spinks. If I land a shot theyll feel it and that should put them out. Then, I got hit in 1996, 1997, whenever it was, I had to pay $800,000 to the government. However, the renowned actor denied doing that scene, and finally, the scene was cut from the movie plot. A few close to Tyson blame Don King, accusing the boxing promoter of misguiding his career and cheating him of his rightful share of money. Were you an ex-boxer? A Well o.k. Eventually, it went into the Spinks fight and then for a little bit King was out and then Mike went to Europe with Robin and came back. Under the tutelage of Cus D'Amato and Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson became a 22-year-old world champion who was 35-0 with 31 knockouts. You answer it back. After all, arent there other fighters who had the same aforementioned qualities? Im working with Joe Smith over here. Then wed go do bed. You dont see that no more. Privacy Policy. Me and Mike Tyson Jay Bright, the man who knows him best, reveals all Boxing: special report Donald McRae Saturday 22 January 2000 The Guardian. Would it make a difference in a rumored Tyson comeback? Right away your hands are gonna go up. He didnt even get paid. "I love my country and this is just a further way of dividing it.". But, its Comedy Central, so I guess these guys are suppose to be telling jokes at each other or something. They were tryin like hell to get him. Mike tyson had an incident with Teddys neice when he was young and apparently teddy held a gun to tysons head and threatened him. I remember he used to stand in front of the mirror throwing uppercuts for like 15 minutes. And then wed go to a health club at night. He wrote: 'Man, you think somebody scared of you, all that racist [expletive] you been talking? He says to Dent, Yall scared of this damn White man, Richard? When he was with Jimmy Jacobs, Bill Cayton, and Steve Watt, he was the man. Butthis is now. You can forgive "Iron" Mike Tyson for his momentary confusion that fateful night in Tokyo 25 years ago today. He should really write a book about the inas and outs of peek a boo. What do you need? Very different. Knocked em out cold. He was a great, great businessman. Were gonna have a Big Fight. Muhammad punched like hell. Kevin Rooney about Mike Tyson and Cus D'Amato, interview, training and boxing motivation Move your head. I'm bankrupt, I'm doing bad.' He went to trial twice and he beat the Federal government. Im watching it on HBO the next day! We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. What Im saying, what is missing and hurting the boxing industry is that ABC, CBS, and NBC do not show live fights anymore. Somewhere it got mixed up. A I know how to weave and slip. "Rooney feels betrayed, he feels neglected, he's at the bottom, he's . And I could see then, Mike, this guys ready to go, get rid of him. Arcel, who has been quiet while working on Mike's cut, warns Rooney and Mike: "Be very, very careful now. Looking back I should have fought as a Middleweight. We had to bring sparring partners in from Philly, New York. Because he was elusive. A Im there in the corner, working the corner telling the fighter what hes doing wrong, what hes doing good and what he should be doing, (Laughs), if you know what Im saying. Mike could have been 100-0 and made a billion dollars, if he stayed with me., EP 60: Boxinginsider Promotes Its First Event Recap, Tim Bradley On Gervonta Davis: "He's A Piece Of S--T", Oscar De La Hoya On Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia Contract: "Deadline For Me Is Monday", Ryan Garcia On Gervonta Davis: "I Truly Believe I'll Beat Him", Former Heavyweight Titlist Gerrie Coetzee, Who Resisted Apartheid In His Native South Africa, Dies At 67. | Callum Johnson BRUTALLY HONEST On BETERBIEV, Advice To YARDE, CHISORA, Who hits harder? Youll frustrate the hell out of the guy whos throwing punches. For more information, please see our Hes sparring with people. This was in the early 80's. The guy gets into the ring [laughs]. That was funny. Hes still an attraction. Atlas was Tyson's trainer when 15-year-old Tyson was boxing in the 1981 Junior Olympic Games. We got Iran Barkley, former Super Middleweight Champion of the World and then theres another guy I cant remember his name. Hows it going? still feel bad for robson conceicao. Youre not gonna stand there and say, hit me again. On February 14, 1989, their separation was finalized. I mean, every day they took a beating every day. They took $1.9 million on the back-end, so I feel like I kind of got screwed. The first time we meet Kevin Rooney in this move he's just been fired by Mike Tyson, at the height of his training career. Mike Tyson retires, and even the fights on HBO are few and far between. Knocked em out cold. Thats what we need. Q Whose idea was it to put something like this on? 2/24/2006 In the words of sportswriter Jack Newfield, "the day Tyson fired Kevin Rooney there was a cap put on Mike Tyson's development as a fighter, he did not develop anymore beyond that day." During the period when Rooney was Tyson's trainer, Tyson had a professional record of 35 fights, 35 wins (31 wins by KO). We call him the greatest fighter ever, he took a helluva shot. (Laughs). Hes fighting guys for like 3 or 4 rounds. he also worked on leno's "what's my beef?" tirades for late night with david letterman in the '80s . Jimmy died, then Mike married Robin. He should be 24-0. I have 3 professional fighters. EUBANK JR VS LIAM SMITH! The then-undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson lost by knockout to the 42:1 underdog Douglas. (Laughs). Kevin Rooney. Q I didnt hear about his death. He explained that he directed a former manager, JIM JACOBS, to say in an interview that Rooney would be his trainer as long as he kept fighting because he wanted to defend the trainer at a time his skills were being questioned. Whoa! I have 3 professional fighters. The bell rings, first round. What do you mean? That was funny. Once I get down there and I got a handle on it then I can see the format if you know what Im saying. He was like Behind-the-scenes where Jimmy was like an Up-Front man. But Jimmy was like, How you doin? Whats up? Although they had a friendly history together, the boxer allegedly challenged the former president over his then-wife Givens, asking if there was anything going on between them. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. Within 18 months of distancing from Rooney, the unbeatable boxer faced his first loss. Rooney tells Mike, "Get him now!". Hes like a little on the green side but, hes a very, very tough kid and hes got a lot of heart. Mike knocked a lot of guys out when he was sparring. I got a few young kids that come in, but, Ive reached the point where o.k. A Thats a good analogy, cause I really dont know. Most opponents lost to Tyson when they signed the fight contract, as in the case of Michael Spinks. Despite his mentor D'Amato's death on Nov. 4, 1985, Tyson kept up his relentless pace, fighting four more times that year. When I throw these punches against Tom Dick I hit him. He punches harder than Rocky. He was strong, determined, and he wanted to hurt you.. I believe he was getting $600-$1,000 a week sparring with Mike. The Belgian midfielder did not train . A Right. Boxing Articles. What Happened to Mike Tysons Daughter? But, he put Jimmy Jacobs and Bill Cayton in charge. People want to see someone get knocked out, lets face it. Q If Mike knew deep in his heart that Bill Cayton was not cheating him, why then did he drop him and go with Don King? Tyson was getting the money once in awhile from Shelly. We were asking for $49 million dollars. In 1990, he lost the title but continued to fight. Then he knocked out Tyrell Biggs. Bill had been a businessman his whole life. Whoa! A Well, Bill passed away. I dont really know how many people are gonna show up. He made that deal with Tyson when he had a $100 million dollar lawsuit and guess what? Answer the question. Punches harder than George Foreman.. ALBANY, N.Y. -- Mike Tyson was ordered by a federal jury to pay his former trainer Kevin Rooney more than $4.4 million, a ruling denounced by the heavyweight champion and his activist supporters. A Actually I had a little under $1 million dollars. He said, Im not sparring with you. He wasnt out and out robbin him. King has screwed every fighter hes ever been with. Im like the commentator. While admitting he had no written contract, Rooney contends that Tyson's mentor, Cus D'Amato, who died in 1985, intended for the trainer to handle Tyson throughout his career. 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