05 Jun 2018 21:50:37
Ed1 just read your Mike Tyson article, what a nice read that was.

Got to appreciate the articles that you give us for free! I don't know what I'd do without you.

Thanks for all you do sir.

{Ed001's Note - cheers George, really glad you enjoyed it.}

1.) 06 Jun 2018
06 Jun 2018 08:17:04
yes, i second that Ed001, Iron Mike still might be my favorite boxer of all time, well, him and Kell Brook! and Sugar ray Leonard, Ali, Prince Nas, Eubank Snr, The Dark destroyer, Ricky Hatton, hell, Even Bruno! i guess, im just saying, keep um coming!

Thanks!

{Ed001's Note - Naseem Hamed? He is an odd fish that one. One of the most talented boxers I have ever seen but odd.}

2.) 06 Jun 2018
06 Jun 2018 09:30:45
Yeah I really enjoyed that article too - he's a very divisive character Tyson but, despite his transgressions, I cannot help but feel sorry for him in some way: He lost the only father figure he had whilst still very young; he was used and manipulated by older men in powerful positions and lost a lot of money as a result; and he didn't really have anybody truly looking out for him instead he had leeches out for a meal at whatever the cost. I'm not absconding him from blame for his crimes, he was guilty and he has rightly served the jail time, I just think he had a lot of potential to be both an even greater fighter, and a much better person.

Again excellent article Ed, really interesting - I loved that story about him talking to Ayer at the party.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate. I think that is my favourite Tyson story.}