Why didnt Tyson go to the Olympics?

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  1. iron_chin

    iron_chin Boxing Addict banned

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    he seemed like a beast of an amateur, so did he ever box for the USA, and go to any trials or anyhting?
     
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    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    i thought he boxed in the junior olympics?
     
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    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    yes, then went pro at 18...so, i assume $ was the factor
     
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    ah ok, i bet he was a sure thing for the olympics? i think he should have went. would have boosted his star status, but then again probably would have held him back from becoming the youngest hw champ?
     
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    in hindsight, it would have been good for his maturity too, but when you grew up poor and someone waves a suitcase full of cash at you, i am sure it's hard to turn down
     
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    did don king sign him from his 1st fight?
     
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    He lost a close decision to Henry Tillmann in the trials.
     
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    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    ^this. he didnt make it out of the TRIALs

    bum
     
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    Surprised it took 7 messages before someone knew that. I thought everyone on ESB was a Tyson expert lol
     
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  10. Jr Middleweight

    Jr Middleweight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Because Olympic boxing is boring and there is no money in it. The real boxing is in the pros, and he had the skills to go pro at that age.
     
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    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Tyson was with Jim Jacobs and Bill Clayton when he first turned pro.
     
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    yes heres the "bum" ko tillman in the 1st round :D

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jK7AVHft4U[/ame]
     
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  13. StillWill

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    No he tried to go and he LOST, he lost more than once to tillman IIRC

    I swear people just like to make **** up on this website
     
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    :deal
     
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