(Laughs). Tyson's face is very swollen and the cut has become a serious factor. Several successful boxing trainers, including Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, were tutored by D'Amato. Thats the way the game goes. 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. This guy was a genius. (Laughs). He wasnt out and out robbin him. Theyre both smart and theyre both honest people. He was claiming that King had robbed him of $100 million dollars. I learned from Cus DAmato. Hes sparring with people. You dont see that no more. Jimmy was the up-front man and everything was going good. The promoter Don King stood uneasy sentinel over the vicious splits in the camp, the dreadful sparring sessions, a champion suffering from depression and a corner team capable of little more than applying a condom packed with ice to the swollen features of their bored boss between rounds. Kevin Rooney: "I don't remember the guy's name. But, Im not gonna cry about it. He just wiped him out. Mike Tyson's longtime friend and manager, Rory Holloway, revealed that the boxing legend and basketball great, Michael Jordan, once had a major altercation. You can forgive "Iron" Mike Tyson for his momentary confusion that fateful night in Tokyo 25 years ago today. Can you even imagine what it was like to be in Mike Tysons corner at the beginning of his career? . We had to bring sparring partners in from Philly, New York. But once Jimmy died and the women started blaming Bill that he was robbing this and robbing thatMike apparently fell for that. No imagining on Kevin Rooneys part. (Laughs). The jury only gave me $4 million dollars. If I land a shot theyll feel it and that should put them out. You got nothing the next day. Q How much did you have to give to your lawyer? Every other trainer brought in to train Tyson tried to change his style. Then I had Tyson. Anyway, Mike was a money machine. 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 still run my gym. Mike knocked a lot of guys out when he was sparring. When Tyson was on there or Riddick Bowe, or Hopkins and Taylorbut now, everythings so spread out. We got a title to defend and you gotta be in tip-top shape. He never calls me. Mike picked that up right away. 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. Theyre both smart and theyre both honest people. A Well, Bill passed away. Jimmy was more street-wise then Bill. 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. 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. that benefits the victims. We were asking for $49 million dollars. Be exciting. Im gonna knock you out or youre gonna knock me outeither way, thats what the people want to see. 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 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 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. Even Tyson's biceps were only 16 i. Bell rings, Mike comes out, bop . Thats the way the game goes. "Rooney feels betrayed, he feels neglected, he's at the bottom, he's . Kevin Rooney about Mike Tyson and Cus D'Amato, interview, training and boxing motivation 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. Get him on the ropes. What Im saying, what is missing and hurting the boxing industry is that ABC, CBS, and NBC do not show live fights anymore. Kevin Rooney- Controversy & Rumors. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Do you ever speak to him? 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. I think it was Philly, but, Im not really sure. But, I believe deep in his heart he knew it wasnt true. Tyson, who is black, promised he would appeal what he called a "peculiar" and "unjust" verdict. 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? Theyd just go in and they were gentlemen about it. . Nothis is America! . 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. The 118lbs king [], Former WBA regular super-middleweight champion Rocky Fielding has announced his retirement from boxing. "You can't take blood from a stone. But, I sued and I won my lawsuit against him. D'Amato died in 1985. In 1990, he lost the title but continued to fight. When did he die? Next question. 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 system, of the peek a boo style, and only he could effectively train Tyson. Richmann Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, both former D . If you can out point me, good for you. The whole 9 yards. Move and punch. We all go through money. My kid hits hard. Tyson, who defends . The same opinion has been shared by, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Rooney, https://www.independent.co.uk/sportn-crashing-to-earth-steve-bunce-10034625.html, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. BoxingInsider: Is he at his best the greatest fighting machine of the ring you ever saw? But, Bill Cayton was really the brains behind the whole operation. (Laughs). That was funny. You got money one day. He was claiming that King had robbed him of $100 million dollars. Im sore. Everything is Pay Per View. I'm living in the same house when I was with Mike back in the early 80's. He's living out in. You gotta help everybody and anybody as long as theyre honest and truthful. 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. Hes fighting this guy Willie Grubbs out of Philly. Tyson would throw his combinations coming forward while bobbing and weaving away from his opponents punches. Then they started making all these false accusations. At the beginning of his career, he was one of the most disciplined fighters in the ring boxing fans would ever see. https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/24/sports/tyson-testifies-rooney-betrayed-him.html. When he was with Jimmy Jacobs, Bill Cayton, and Steve Watt, he was the man. (Laughs). 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. Its Comedy Central. Alright. news.AmoMama.com does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. Thomas Hays is his name. Finish the video Kevin Rooney fans before you think I'm lying kevin sued mike tyson sayin he made a deal with cus to be mikes trainer forever if mike was 15 . A He died about half a year ago. As Cus started to get older and it was harder to make it to the gym. A I was an ex-professional fighter. Liam Williams tells all , 36 vs. 28: The Third Alvarez vs. Golovkin Fight Has To Happen Now, Manny Pacquaio Wants Fight Against Vasyl Lomachenko. But, being boxing maybe these guys will be swinging it out. A video shows Teddy consoling a sobbing Mike Tyson before a boxing match against Joe Cortez, in which Tyson knocked him out nine seconds into the fight with a devastating left hook. He knows where I live. Next question. Im guessin hes gonna make $50,000$100,000. 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 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. He said, My big movie foot to my career, the Mike Tyson. "An all-white jury has just robbed Mike Tyson of human status," Sharpton said of the decision by the jury of five women and three men. Larry Holmes. But, its Comedy Central, so I guess these guys are suppose to be telling jokes at each other or something. R Im gonna knock you out or youre gonna knock me outeither way, thats what the people want to see. Many attribute his rape conviction, of a beauty queen pageant contestant, in 1991 which resulted in a three year prison sentence. Tyson had a rough early life after his father abandoned their family when he was only two years old. What if Mike Tyson and Kevin Rooney reunited sometime in the year 2006? Arcel, who has been quiet while working on Mike's cut, warns Rooney and Mike: "Be very, very careful now. Before leaving Rooney, Tyson had amassed a perfect 35-0, 31KO's record, and was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. They can be a major impediment if they limit your flexibility. Originally posted by buff_mike10. (Laughs). Im living in the same house when I was with Mike back in the early 80s. Q What happened to Boxing? 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. He was like Behind-the-scenes where Jimmy was like an Up-Front man. I got another kid whos 7-1. Notably, Rooney has trained no one before Iron Mike. Then I had Tyson. In its verdict, the jury determined that Tyson had broken a contract and unjustly fired Rooney. So in all fairness, these men could not really be blamed for not doing a good job training Tyson. Q Besides this Punch lines Show, what do you do with your time? 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. The guy gets into the ring [laughs]. Q How did you get to be a trainer? Hes living out in Phoenix or something. Why do I want to pay $50 to see these 2 guys fight? Rooney joined the world of professional boxing in 1979, fighting in 25 professional bouts and winning 21 of them. Bill Cayton had a lawsuit against Mike Tyson. In the '80s, Tyson set his sights on actress Robin Givens. As of now, Rooney is still training in the Catskills gym. The women tried to grab all that money and they werent able to do that. Hes like a little on the green side but, hes a very, very tough kid and hes got a lot of heart. None. Anyway, Mike was a money machine. Rooney became Tyson's trainer after Atlas left and just before Cus died. I mean, every day they took a beating every day. He knew where the money was, lets put it that way. They were out for a score and they made a score on Tyson. Punches harder than Joe Louis. Shelly dont care. Pull ups are not the only way to train your lats and bi's either. Bell rings, Mike comes out, bop, bop, bop. His rise to success was steady, and he gained the nickname "Iron Mike" in the sports world. The bell rings, first round. The then-undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson lost by knockout to the 42:1 underdog Douglas. With over 3 years of experience in Atlantic City, NJ 1/22/1988 CREDIT: Neil Leifer (Photo by Neil Leifer /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: T89805 ) . In 1997, he gained further notoriety after biting his competitor Evander Holyfield's ear during their rematch. PREVIOUS EDITIONS As an average Steelers fan, I'm compelled to compare players from different eras. 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. I was a 5 time Golden Glove Champion. 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. Article continues below this ad. 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. When I had Mike we were in training camp for five weeks. He was a basketball player on the high school team, star guard. (Laughs). I finished the job. He would have had a ton of money. Im like the commentator. We call him the greatest fighter ever, he took a helluva shot. Unfortunately, Cus D'Amato passed away in 1985 and Kevin Rooney was fired in 1988 (under Don King's influence). Tyson's trainer, Kevin Rooney to whom the gesture of bemused surprise was directed . People dont recognize Bill cause he was like the Quiet man. Because Cus was in his 70s, he didn't have the energy to be Tyson's primary trainer in conducting sparring sessions and roadwork. Ill be in my suit lookin like a gentleman and see what happens. Once Cus died, then it was Bill Cayton, and Jimmy Jacobs. Once Mike married Robin and this is after his fight in Japan, the woman tried to get a hold of all of Mikes money and because of Bill Cayton, he had all the money locked up. So, I was educated under the absolute best. Mike throws combinations. Mike just went through the money. He knows where I live. Another good trainer could have kept Tyson at it but he surrounded himself with yes men. Yes, he always did. During the trial, Rooney could produce no written contract with Tyson to train the boxer. Under Cuss system you can do it in a very, very intelligent way, where youre not getting hurt and the only person getting hurt is the opponent. He shared that Jordan would not get into an altercation with anyone because he's "a class guy.". The boxer revealed that he never actually saw his mom happy with him, as she knew him as a wild kid. Mike McCarthy was full of praise for his Cowboys defense after their playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, claiming 'we were all over them as soon as we got off the bus'.. Dallas brushed . For that reason were being guided by the Europeans, their ways and rules. A Right. He trained Mike Tyson and was present . Im supposed to be the guy thats leading everybody and then Ill take that leadership role. We got the great Burt Suger. At the time, he claimed that Mike broke a lifetime contract by firing him. He settles the case for $14 million dollars over a 3 year period. A lot of it revolved around Mike dodging the punches coming at him. They did not determine the duration of the contract, and ruled that Rooney should not get any money from future Tyson fights. But, he went along with it. Part of it is Fury himself and his ability to make any fight into an ugly [], TYSON FURY is "SPENT" and has been urged to avoid Joe Joyce by his sparring partner after complaining about sore arms and elbows. Mike knocked a lot of guys out when he was sparring. You got nothing the next day. 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. still feel bad for robson conceicao. Heybe quiet! Thats what happened in a lot of Mikes fights. 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. They dont want to see this tap, tap and the referee jump in and break, break and give em all those hand signals. They shouldve gave me $18 million dollars. He knows what hes doing. He was the first guy to make the most money when he fought Spinks. What Ive said do you before is Bill was the guy that was calling all the shots from behind-the-scenes. Any fighter in any divisionyou gotta be exciting. (Laughs). let me put it this way, here in Catskill, Ive had a couple of kids, this one kid that was and excellent, excellent athlete. King was a bookmaker. Were you an ex-boxer? 1 oclock, 3 oclock, 5 oclock, 7 oclock were gonna be showing a live from Philadelphia, from New York, from Atlantic City, from Nevada. Maybe most famous for losing [], wba strawweight title consolidation Image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fmb9Rt4XwAINlxz?format=jpg&name=small [], good fight. I dont really know how many people are gonna show up. They took $1.9 million on the back-end, so I feel like I kind of got screwed. Mike Tyson is an athlete known for being the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world at the age of 20 back in 1986. Because he was elusive. Rooney, who was fired in 1988, is suing the boxer for $49 million in past and projected earnings. He never calls me. But . And then wed go to a health club at night. I think it was back in the late 90s, early 2000, 2001. I finished the job. Were gonna have a Big Fight. I guess he dont want to make any money. Tyson said he had fired Rooney after being angered by the trainer's televised comments about Tyson's marriage to actress Robin Givens and his contract dispute with former manager Bill Cayton. They took $1.9 million on the back-end, so I feel like I kind of got screwed. You can buy it for $50. ADVERTISEMENT. Like they did in the old days when Joe Louis did that back in the 30s and 40s. He was like Behind-the-scenes where Jimmy was like an Up-Front man. Q How much did you have to give to your lawyer? A O.K. Hows it going? They couldnt hit him. NEW YORK -- Kevin Rooney, the estranged trainer of Mike Tyson, said Tuesday Tyson has not yet told him he was fired and he still considers himself the heavyweight champion's trainer. The celebrant himself, Richard Dent, insists that Ditka wasn't at the party, so the whole incident was a lie. He got $21 million dollars to do that back in the 80s. There was a guy who would stay in there and give Mike the work, but then took a beating. Cus (DAmato), Bill (Cayton), Jim (Jacobs) and Steve (Lott) would bring in a lot of fighters, just do one round. Lets just go back to the basics. After he beat Liston he just started annihilating guys that were going for the title. Is it something like the old Dean Martin t.v. BoxingInsider: What Tyson fight were you most concerned with going in? There was this one time that this kid came in and I dont really remember where he was from. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. Perhaps his best performance was beating a solid HW Champion in Pinklon Thomas. Thats my philosophy. He was a very, very smart mand and an honest man. Thats the way Mike was. He was the first guy to make the most money when he fought Spinks. My record as a pro was 21-4-1, with I dont know, 10 or 12 knockouts. We got Iran Barkley, former Super Middleweight Champion of the World and then theres another guy I cant remember his name. Im watching it on HBO the next day! I think it was back in the late 90s, early 2000, 2001. The last time I heard hes got some promoter out of Vegas that was gonna take him on a world tour. I really dont know whats going to go on. He just wiped him out. Once he went with Don King, then Don King took over and Don King was the boss and Mike became second-hand nothing. Im working with Joe Smith over here. If I land a shot theyll feel it and that should put them out. With all the attention on the sport's new king, Tyson's life did . WhoaIm outta here. Punch and move. ''Even right now, I'm not mad . When Kid Dynamite arrived at the Catskill gym when he was just 14 years old. . He used his abilities under the guidance of mentor Cus DAmato and trainer Kevin Rooney, to become the youngest heavyweight champion ever at the age of twenty one on November 22, 1986. Hes living out in Phoenix or something. 109. One of their main focuses on the pads was slipping and countering. His mom, Lorna, raised him and two of his other siblings. 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. So, I started teaching all these guys. of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for I still run my gym. He became the closest protg of . Hes a thief, and he got away with it. The promoter is not supposed to make any money like that," stated Kevin Rooney, renowned former trainer of Mike Tyson, as he spoke candidly about events that happened behind the scenes during the careers of legendary fighters like Tyson, Larry Holmes and Vinny Paz. Q Besides this Punch lines Show, what do you do with your time? Berbeck Tucker. This is the way were gonna fight. 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. Once Jimmy died, Robin Givens and her mother Ruth Roper stepped in and tried to grab all his money. (Laughs). Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". He was winning the fight and then he got hit and lost the decision. Despite that, Tyson said he considered rehiring Rooney -- at least until being sued by him -- and that he considered Rooney was like a brother to him. So, I was educated under the absolute best. Thats my philosophy. Despite his mentor D'Amato's death on Nov. 4, 1985, Tyson kept up his relentless pace, fighting four more times that year. King has screwed every fighter hes ever been with. Hes still an attraction. On February 14, 1989, their separation was finalized. Because he punched fast and hard. A I know how to weave and slip. (Laughs). I dont really know how many people are gonna show up. We do what we want to do. Q Becoming a trainer like Kevin Rooney is not something you can go to school to learn is it? He put the ropes down and walked right out the front door. Holloway said Jordan didnt want to confront Tyson, and he was quiet and looking for an exit. We had to bring sparring partners in from Philly, New York. What do you need? 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