[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh_0KUt-wGQ[/ame] just watching behind the glory with tyson im just wondering what actually makes this guy such a self hatefull character, he says he has no self respect and no love for his life and wishes he were dead. when you actually take time to listen to him, he actually is a very intelligent man, however, what makes tyson 'Tyson'? what it his past?
Here's my guess. As a kid, he hung out with scumbags, and then basically became a scumbag himself. Arrested over 40 times by the time he was twelve, offering to help old ladies with there groceries then punching them out and stealing there pocket books and **** like that. As he became successful, he always had that nagging feeling in the back of his head no matter how much praise people heaped on him. You know, "Youre no good,you done deserve this"... that sort of ****. Then, after Buster Douglas kicked his ass in, all of his worst inner fears were confirmed. He felt exposed, like now everyone knew he was no good. He was also disgusted that he never beat another legit champion in his era. This fed into his low self esteem and being so wildly over-rated by his fans fed into his guilt. This led to him reverting to past behavior patterns. Getting a bit "rapey", ear-biting, punching old guys, disrespecting everyone (especially women), trying to break peoples arms...that sort of ****. Now that his career is over, the pressure is off. After becoming a "Fat Crackhead (his words), he went through rehab and counseling. I'm guessing he learned how to forgive himself and focus on what a good person he CAN become NOW. That is why he appears to be much more at ease, relaxed, and genuinely happy (most days). Because he knows that he HAS become a better person. That's my attempt at dime store psychology, hope you enjoyed it
1) His up bringing 2) Fame and Glory "leeches,drugs,money,women etc." 3)His jail stint 4)Short Temper along with insecurities that he himself has admitted to.. I think that sums it up,when you hear him talk he is an intellectual guy @ the end of the day..
makes sense dan makes sense just seems a really really troubled guy and his life seems to have been ****ed from the start even with all the glitz and glamour and talent he had
He was bullied as a kid for being fat, had losses in his family at a young age, got involved with gangs, the only guy to give him a chance died, Don King ****ed him over, he was accused of **** and went to prison. The list is endless. It all takes it's toll. I'm just glad to see him today with a smile on his face. He has been through a lot of ****.
im 26 have watched boxing with my grandpops since before i even understood what boxing was or liked it and have boxed myself for years i know the tyson story im just attempting to analyse exactly what tipped what seems to be an intelligent man over the edge
Clifford Ettienne went through a lot of **** also as a youth, and you didnt see him goin all crazy and...oh wait, bad example. Ok ok, Adew Golota went through a lot of **** when he was a kid and you ...****!! atsch Nevermind.
Cool. Im 33 and the first fight I remember watching as a kid was Tyson Vs. Carl "The Truth" Williams. Whats yours? Hey, thats a great thread idea...:think
the very first fight i actually remember watching or being around whilst it was on was tysons loss to douglas, i must have been about 3/4 years old
Nature as well. There must be some chemical imbalance, some inherent predisposition toward extremity.
A complex person for sure Tyson is. The movie "Tyson" was a masterpiece imo a lot of deep moments. ****ed up I heard his daughter died in some freak choking accident. Lots of the very best talents ever were very troubled, in turn feeding their hunger to Be so elite, and ****ing up their lives. Beethoven got Deeply depressed when he was going deaf, and his "Mind's ear" was perfect so he could know what everything he composed would sound like and he composed some of his Best stuff later after deafness. Mike Tyson truly is a tragic Hero though, I hope he can enjoy his life somehow. Truly a one of a kind talent though.
