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[Bronx2245]

That explains why he was able to easily destroy his opponent. I remember thinking that 40-1 underdog James “Buster” Douglas was going to be the next KO1 victim of “Iron” Mike Tyson and I didn’t bother to watch the fight. i learned later that Douglas had lost his mother and appeared to take all that emotion and focus it toward Tyson. That night Douglas would have beaten any heavyweight in history because his mind was in an untouchable place. Having the size and strength advantage over Tyson clearly helped, along with the rage and focus, to create a perfect storm for defeat. When a man loses someone close to him yet still goes through training for a fight, his opponent better raise his game because you’re going in there with someone who’s going to take that rage out on you.

Let's not forget that Mike was very self-destructive in Japan! He said he was there eating Japanese women like g****s, and his hotel room looked like a scene from Caligula! Lol!

[TheOneAboveAll]

Let's not forget that Mike was very self-destructive in Japan! He said he was there eating Japanese women like g****s, and his hotel room looked like a scene from Caligula! Lol!

Fair point, but I think the idea that Tyson was poorly prepared for the Douglas fight gets a little overstated. I don't doubt that Tyson had become a bit complacent at that point in his career, but he was in great shape for that fight (who could take that kind of a beating for 10 rds if they weren't?). IMO, the outcome of that fight had a bit more to do with the version of Buster Douglas that showed up than the version of Iron Mike.

[Oldskoolg]

Let's not forget that Mike was very self-destructive in Japan! He said he was there eating Japanese women like g****s, and his hotel room looked like a scene from Caligula! Lol!

Can you blame him? Japanese women may be the most beautiful on earth

[Bronx2245]

Can you blame him? Japanese women may be the most beautiful on earth

Yeah I blame him, because his lack of discipline cost him the fight! "******* is a helluva drug!" That slow 10 count for Douglas didn't help him either!

[Oldskoolg]

Yeah I blame him, because his lack of discipline cost him the fight! "******* is a helluva drug!" That slow 10 count for Douglas didn't help him either!

E tu, Brute?

[Bronx2245]

E tu, Brute?

I love Mike to death, but he was totally out of control with the Yayo!