Hes dead now. Rooney, who was fired in 1988, is suing the boxer for $49 million in past and projected earnings. Once Cus died, then it was Bill Cayton, and Jimmy Jacobs. Jimmy was more street-wise then Bill. Q How did you and Cus know that Mike Tyson had what it takes to become Heavyweight Champion of the world? But, its Comedy Central, so I guess these guys are suppose to be telling jokes at each other or something. Youve got the boxers, hes got the business know-how. Youve got the boxers, hes got the business know-how. The . ''I thought that was betrayal,'' Tyson said during his five hours on the stand in Federal court in Albany. Then I had Tyson. Im gonna knock you out or youre gonna knock me outeither way, thats what the people want to see. Then they started making all these false accusations. And why? Thats one thing. I expect him to win and that will get him in the Top 15 in the world and hopefully the Top 10 and then by the end of the year Ill be hoping that Taylor will step up and take a shot at my kid. What Ive said do you before is Bill was the guy that was calling all the shots from behind-the-scenes. (Laughs). I was around the great Cus DAmato. Im watching it on HBO the next day! Kevin Rooney. But, Bill Cayton was really the brains behind the whole operation. You got these European fighters now, but, theyre from a different school. Mike punched hard. The Muhammad Ali in 1966-67 and Mike Tyson in 1986-87-88-89 that would have been an incredible fight. Hes very smart when it comes to numbers. "', Sharpton called the jury "racist" and its decision a "lynching.". (Laughs). You can forgive "Iron" Mike Tyson for his momentary confusion that fateful night in Tokyo 25 years ago today. Im watching it on HBO the next day! But, I believe deep in his heart he knew it wasnt true. (Laughs). I try to teach my kids to be elusive. Tyson's face is very swollen and the cut has become a serious factor. He never calls me. Rich Gaietti, the first trainer post Kevin Rooney, attempted to maintain the "peek a boo style." Kevin Rooney said Gaietti did not know the number . King was just out for King and he grabbed on to the title with the . Rooney also said Tyson doesnt listen to these trainers because he knew they did not have the knowledge to train him. He got $21 million dollars to do that back in the 80s. Right after he died I had a job in one of those correctional facilities in Catskill, Catskill Green Correctional. Thats what happened in a lot of Mikes fights. Because Cus was in his 70s, he didn't have the energy to be Tyson's primary trainer in conducting sparring sessions and roadwork. He dont want to hang around no more. He worked his way up from nothing. Why do I want to pay $50 to see these 2 guys fight? He knows what hes doing. Ill be in my suit lookin like a gentleman and see what happens. he was 71. rooney wrote jay leno's first comedy special, jay leno and the american dream. Were not getting any publicity anymore. let me put it this way, here in Catskill, Ive had a couple of kids, this one kid that was and excellent, excellent athlete. He wanted nothing to do with Mike. We got the great Burt Suger. he also worked on leno's "what's my beef?" tirades for late night with david letterman in the '80s . Best Highlights From Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Press Conference. Mike tyson had an incident with Teddys neice when he was young and apparently teddy held a gun to tysons head and threatened him. Unfortunately, their marriage was filled with allegations of spousal abuse just months after their wedding in 1988. (Laughs). 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. It has been the viewpoint of most . (Laughs). They were ripping ass. They were tryin like hell to get him. Rooney went on to work with a number fighters over the years, including most notably ring legend and five-time champion, Vinny Pazienza. Punch and move. 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. Move and punch. He got $21 million dollars to do that back in the 80s. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Hes still an attraction. He hopped right over the rope and out of the door. Through the years, he ended up starring in several films and even had a Broadway show about his life. That was funny. He was also one of the most spectacular figures. 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Him and Steve Watt are like handling the business. It's always a pleasure to listen to Kevin Rooney talk about his old charge Mike Tyson, who in his prime years in the 1980's, was the most exciting, destructive heavyweight force in boxing history. 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. Youll frustrate the hell out of the guy whos throwing punches. A O.K. 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). I think it was back in the late 90s, early 2000, 2001. Muhammad had heart and was hard to hit. (Laughs). So, I was educated under the absolute best. Spinks was nearly scared to death when he stepped in the ring with Tyson on June 6, 1988 and was subsequently blown away in less than two minutes of the first round of their mega fight. He was. He knew where the money was, lets put it that way. I dont really know how many people are gonna show up. So, I started teaching all these guys. Now his main focus has shifted to his son. 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. Thats a difficult combination to deal with. One kid is 18-1. He was like Behind-the-scenes where Jimmy was like an Up-Front man. But, being boxing maybe these guys will be swinging it out. Move and punch. Tyson said he would fight the verdict because he believed he should have the right to fire someone working with him. You know, it all comes down to money. Inside the Tragic Loss of His Fifth Child, Bruce Boxleitner Was 'Panic-Stricken' to Wed Melissa Gilbert - She Ruined Their Union 16 Years Later, Lost Boy Finds Shelter in Abandoned House in the Forest, Notices Hidden Hatch Inside Story of the Day. 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. The blame is to be given to Tyson for not resolving his differences with Rooney and rehiring him. He knows where I live. When he got out of jail, he was fighting for $30 million dollars here, $30 million dollars there. Nothe great Shelly Finkel made him settle for $14 million dollars where hes paid off in increments of $3 million here, $3 million there, for, I dont know, 2 or 3 years, is how I remember it. He aint nobody. 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After the Spinks fight, Tyson fired Kevin Rooney for reported personal differences. He was fighting this kid. People would sit down, sit on their couch, have a beer and wanna watch a fight. There was a guy who would stay in there and give Mike the work, but then took a beating. 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. Its actually easier to become a second or a trainer to get a license. It wasnt a joke. People are going to be talking stuff and whatever. let me put it this way, here in Catskill, Ive had a couple of kids, this one kid that was and excellent, excellent athlete. This is the way were gonna fight. At the beginning of his career, he was one of the most disciplined fighters in the ring boxing fans would ever see. Him and Steve Watt are like handling the business. Theyre both smart and theyre both honest people. 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? 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. For that reason were being guided by the Europeans, their ways and rules. Because I could see the frustration in their face. I fought my whole career as a Welterweight. | Callum Johnson BRUTALLY HONEST On BETERBIEV, Advice To YARDE, CHISORA, Who hits harder? When did he die? Were you an ex-boxer? This is the way were gonna fight. Kevin Rooney: I dont remember the guys name. Its always a pleasure to listen to Kevin Rooney talk about his old charge Mike Tyson, who in his prime years in the 1980s, was the most exciting, destructive heavyweight force in boxing history. In the first round I was like Whoa! Q Are you in contact with Mike Tyson today? Q What happened to Boxing? Bill Cayton was a very honest man, had a lot of integrity. A I know how to weave and slip. 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Im just spinning my wheels, but, Im always looking out. I'm living in the same house when I was with Mike back in the early 80's. He's living out in. Thats my philosophy. In tons of interviews he talks about Teddy Atlas, Cus, the rape alligatons, Robin Givens don king. Q So, why dont you and Bill Cayton team up? Plus boxers don't have huge biceps. Larry Holmes. You dont see that no more. Hows it going? 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. . What made Tyson so unique? Mike knocked a lot of guys out when he was sparring. (Laughs). He hopped right over the rope and out of the door. 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. He punched harder than Muhammad. For that reason were being guided by the Europeans, their ways and rules. So Mike had that.. I just brought him down to Kingston last week to spar with these other kids and he sparred with em and right away he said now. A - No. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. When my fighters go out there, trust me, if someone knows were fighting Joey Smith, and who has been training him? If I land a shot theyll feel it and that should put them out. Q Had Jimmy Jacobs not died, Mikes story wouldve been different wouldnt it? When 'Kid Dynamite' arrived at the 'Catskill' gym when he was just 14 years old. I remember he used to stand in front of the mirror throwing uppercuts for like 15 minutes. . Worse, there was a rumor about Jordan and Givens being a thing before she married Tyson, so Holloway knew that the friendly reunion could turn into a dangerous situation. Mike Tyson was trained by Teddy Atlas and Cus D'Amato in his first fight aged just 13-years-old and knocked out his 17-year-old opponent. The one loss is like a B.S. A Well o.k. BoxingInsider: When do you believe Ali was at his prime and what would your strategy be for Mike vs. Ali? Mike Tyson apologized to Teddy Atlas after 30 years.". That was funny. So, I started teaching all these guys. that benefits the victims. Mike picked that up right away. Its like tap, tap, dont hurt me. Get rid of everybody. On February 14, 1989, their separation was finalized. You got nothing the next day. Im living in the same house when I was with Mike back in the early 80s. But, Jimmy Jacobs and Bill Cayton had tied all that money up where nobody could touch it, nobody but Mike. Sorry, but thats just the breaks. As an example, 6-8-6 or 5-1-5 meant jab to the head, right hook to the body, followed by a right hook the head within a split second. A Lets put it this way, first, if Cus had stayed alive, none of this wouldve happened. If Tyson gradually saw a resemblance of his former self once again by reuniting with Kevin Rooney, he could regain his desire to ascend to the top of the heavyweight division. If you can out point me, good for you. A fighter so feared, so exciting, so devastating in the ring, who appeared to be unbeatable. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. So, the moneys gone. Douglas wins via 10th-round KO. Q And youre right in the middle! In Holloways 2014 book, titled Taming the Beast: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson, Holloway wrote about the time he joined Tyson, Jordan, Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, defensive end Richard Dent, and boxing promoter Don King for dinner at a Chicago restaurant. Then Don King stepped into the picture. So, thats that. After all, arent there other fighters who had the same aforementioned qualities? 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