It's 1988, you are hanging out with Mike Tyson, what would you warn him about the future?

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    It's 1988, you are hanging out with Mike Tyson, what would you warn him about the future?
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jun 25, 2022
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    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I would warn him about the Leeches who in the future are going to try to change his mind on his current management and trainer.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jun 25, 2022
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    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I'd warn Tyson about a man with one sandal, the Ides of March, a woman clad in the armor of a knight, that a great empire will be destroyed if he goes to war against Persia, and that his son will one day slay him and take his throne.
     
    cross_trainer, Jun 25, 2022
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    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don King,,Don King and Don King
     
    Reinhardt, Jun 25, 2022
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    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    1. Don't marry her
    2. Don't marry her
    3. Don't marry her
    4. Don't fire Rooney
    5. Knock it off with the drugs and alcohol
    6. If you sign to fight Buster Douglas, take that **** very, VERY seriously.
     
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  6. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I would tell Mike, Leeches Will Tell You To Get Rid Of Kevin Rooney, Don't Do It , Stay Away From Someone Named Desiree Washington And Get Rid Of Robyn Givens, Her Toxic Mother Ruth Roper Too.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jun 25, 2022
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    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Great post.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jun 25, 2022
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  8. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    Nothing. He’s a better man for it.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 25, 2022
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    He wouldn't listen anyway.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jun 25, 2022
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  10. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This.

    Mike was asked about Don King’s reputation and whether he had any reservations when he signed with him and naive Tyson said something about ‘if there’s a snake in the room you don’t have to worry if you leave the lights on’ — as in ‘I know what he does but I’m going to keep an eye on it and he won’t put anything past me.’

    Famous last words.

    He fired Kevin Rooney because Kevin Rooney said something about his wife in a TV interview. Guess what — Mike chose his wife over his trainer (who had no business in his personal life in any way, which anyone with any sense knows you just don’t go there. Tyson considered it a betrayal and breach of loyalty. He had even explicitly warned Rooney not to talk about his private life in public.

    Mike also had a nice line on the stand during their lawsuit, saying of Rooney: “I’d never talk about his drinking problem or his fights with his wife,” lol.
     
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    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    Finish your career on New Year's Eve 89/90.
    The path in front of you will be completely different from the one behind you.
     
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    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes I would tell him it is not a good idea to **** women.
     
    catchwtboxing, Jun 25, 2022
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    Get rid of Robin Given’s mother, run Don king over with a car


    Problem solved
     
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    Tell him to vacate the belts, forget about boxing, and get in to acting instead!
     
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    Nah, without solving the issue with his insecurity & emotional problems, he would decompensate anyway-but he likely would be great longer.
    I would warn Tyson about something about to happen & when he saw I could predict the future, THEN he may listen.
     
    Entaowed, Jun 25, 2022
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