Im gonna knock you out or youre gonna knock me outeither way, thats what the people want to see. But, Jimmy Jacobs and Bill Cayton had tied all that money up where nobody could touch it, nobody but Mike. Move and punch. He became a multi-millionaire. They were ripping ass. Kevin didn't mess around, he had Tyson on a strict diet and a strict daily workout routine. (Laughs). We caught up with Kevin Rooney recently to ask him about those days and his new gigplaying host at The Laugh Factory comedy clubs Punch lines for sports writers and fighters. 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. But in February, when Tyson fought Frank Bruno, the heavyweight champion worked without Kevin Rooney, his trainer, and Steve Lott and Matt . (Laughs). Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas, billed as Tyson is Back!, was a professional boxing match that occurred at the Tokyo Dome on February 11, 1990. I think Mike would have won. And Im like, what the ****. You got nothing the next day. In 1990, he lost the title but continued to fight. Youve got the boxers, hes got the business know-how. EUBANK JR VS LIAM SMITH! But, I really dont know whats going to happen. Thats what happened in a lot of Mikes fights. He should never have had the loss. People are going to be talking stuff and whatever. While it didn't affect him professionally, it actually crushed him emotionally and personally. Cus D'Amato: Mike Tyson was adopted by Cus when he was little. On the weekends, Saturday afternoon. My kid hits hard. As of now, Rooney is still training in the Catskills gym. Anyway, Mike was a money machine. Knockin people out cold in tough fights, guys that werent pushovers. Mike picked that up right away. Jimmy died, then Mike married Robin. There is a scene where famously, Mike Tyson always kissed Kevin Rooney straight on the lips. Judge Thomas McAvoy issued an immediate stay on the jury award pending a review of lawyer's briefs in the expected appeal. The whole 9 yards. Tyson was getting the money once in awhile from Shelly. They broke up and Mike went with King. 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? We got a title to defend and you gotta be in tip-top shape. Sa fortune s lve 1 900,00 euros mensuels He was just looking to make money, and he was making money with Tyson. The Belgian midfielder did not train . Then I had Tyson. He punches harder than Rocky. (Laughs). Kevin Rooney was a professional boxer who turned into a trainer. (Laughs). Rocky had beat everyone. Here we go. This is the way were gonna fight. He was a member of The Harlem Rockets. His name is William Papaleo. They were ripping ass. ", Don King had successfully urged Tyson to break all ties with the D'Amato stable, only his new co-trainer Jay Bright was a disciple of D'Amato, with all other being people from the street. ''Even right now, I'm not mad at Kevin,'' Tyson said. A Im there in the corner, working the corner telling the fighter what hes doing wrong, what hes doing good and what he should be doing, (Laughs), if you know what Im saying. He steps out of the ring over the top rope he was big, like 6-4, 6-5 and walks out of the front door. I think it was back in the late 90s, early 2000, 2001. 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Discussion in 'Boxing Discussion' started by Kung Fu Kowboy, Feb 21, 2021. My agent that I had for 2 years, its the first gig hes gotten me. They went out there and won 5 Gold medals. (Laughs). A Well, Bill passed away. He wasnt out and out robbin him. Q If Mike knew deep in his heart that Bill Cayton was not cheating him, why then did he drop him and go with Don King? I believe he was being paid $400 a week. Mike Tyson is an athlete known for being the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world at the age of 20 back in 1986. I try to teach my kids to be elusive. Richmann (Laughs). But, Bill Cayton was really the brains behind the whole operation. Kids, men, whatever you want to call them. He wiped out Tony Tucker he won a 12 round decision, I mean, he kicked his ass. But, being boxing maybe these guys will be swinging it out. A Actually I had a little under $1 million dollars. (Laughs). Like they did in the old days when Joe Louis did that back in the 30s and 40s. He was actually a student of the game and willing to listen to those who he respected. He cant go back to Ukraine because the State has registered him as a traitor for spreading Russian propaganda [], Copyright 2000 - 2023, Saddo Boxing All Rights Reserved. . Tyson would have had to have an entirely different personality in order to benefit from Rooney sticking around. Q And youre right in the middle! Tyson's mobility skills in the boxing ring, especially his defensive upper-body and head movement, noticeably declined after Rooney's firing, eventually resulting in Tyson suffered his first professional loss in a, 18 months after Rooney's departure. ALBANY, N.Y. -- Mike Tyson was ordered by a federal jury to pay his former trainer Kevin Rooney more than $4.4 million, a ruling denounced by the heavyweight champion and his activist supporters. Hes still an attraction. He just wiped him out. Eventually, it went into the Spinks fight and then for a little bit King was out and then Mike went to Europe with Robin and came back. However, details on his body stats are not available. Im supposed to be the guy thats leading everybody and then Ill take that leadership role. (Laughs). The . He knows where I live. Tyson has been using the peek a boo style since he was thirteen years old. You can buy it for $50. A I know how to weave and slip. Tysons punching power has never left him. The two-part documentary airs on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern . I wont hurt you. Rooney became Tyson's trainer after Atlas left and just before Cus died. Ill never forget it. This is the United States of America. But, they robbed us. When 'Kid Dynamite' arrived at the 'Catskill' gym when he was just 14 years old. I said I gotta remember what Cus taught me. He should never have had the loss. Get him on the ropes. We were asking for $49 million dollars. as he claims the Gypsy King deserves the 'lion's share' for . He was one of the closest disciples of Cus DAmato. Mike could have been 100-0 and made a billion dollars, if he stayed with me., EP 60: Boxinginsider Promotes Its First Event Recap, Tim Bradley On Gervonta Davis: "He's A Piece Of S--T", Oscar De La Hoya On Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia Contract: "Deadline For Me Is Monday", Ryan Garcia On Gervonta Davis: "I Truly Believe I'll Beat Him", Former Heavyweight Titlist Gerrie Coetzee, Who Resisted Apartheid In His Native South Africa, Dies At 67. That was funny. Douglas wins via 10th-round KO. MIKE TYSON, in lengthy testimony in his former trainer's lawsuit against the heavyweight champion, yesterday denied ever offering KEVIN ROONEY a career-long contract. Back in 1988, he sued his student Mike Tyson, for $49 million. The Spinks fight would be the last time boxing fans would see Tyson at his best. A You gotta be around gyms and see whats goin on. Anyway, Mike was a money machine. let me put it this way, here in Catskill, Ive had a couple of kids, this one kid that was and excellent, excellent athlete. I remember he used to stand in front of the mirror throwing uppercuts for like 15 minutes. People are still memorized by him. In tons of interviews he talks about Teddy Atlas, Cus, the rape alligatons, Robin Givens don king. Move and punch. This was over 30 years ago and early on they would both attack each other in media and egged on by media so its nice to see they are beyond that. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. He would have had a ton of money. We call him the greatest fighter ever, he took a helluva shot. In the first round I was like Whoa! The bell rings, first round. They were paid. We all go through money. Move and punch. Any smart good trainer will not completely change a boxers fighting style, but rather fine tune the existing skills. This was in the early 80's. The guy gets into the ring [laughs]. However, the renowned actor denied doing that scene, and finally, the scene was cut from the movie plot. Even Tyson's biceps were only 16 i. (Laughs). They shouldve gave me $18 million dollars. Rooney defeated Kevin Higgins of West Point in the finals. Cus bled out his brain to himdo this, how to throw upper cuts, how to step to the side, how to move your head, how to rest. . Combien gagne t il d argent ? Q That would be a big reason why it would never happen. Their silence . In his next fight against Frank Bru. https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/24/sports/tyson-testifies-rooney-betrayed-him.html. After Kevin Rooney got fired and Mike Tyson fully embraced being Don King's cash cow, there was a clear decline in his skill level. They were paid. Im sore. Heybe quiet! Q Had Jimmy Jacobs not died, Mikes story wouldve been different wouldnt it? Tyson went on to have sub par performances against Frank Bruno, Carl Williams, and suffered a shocking loss to the unheralded Buster Douglas in Japan losing his undisputed heavyweight championship. and our The last time Mike actually looked & fought like Iron Mike was the Spinks fight- 30 years ago!! 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. trainer of Iron Mike Tyson "Kevin Rooney" against Alexis Arguello - fighter with 75 wins 60 by knock out. The women tried to grab all that money and they werent able to do that. Mike Tyson talks about Teddy Atlas, the history and how he feels now about Teddy. I finished the job. We got Iran Barkley, former Super Middleweight Champion of the World and then theres another guy I cant remember his name. Q How much did you have to give to your lawyer? Ill never forget it. Kevin Rooney: Yes. "I love my country and this is just a further way of dividing it.". Like they did in the old days when Joe Louis did that back in the 30s and 40s. Where he was supposed to kiss the actor, who was playing the role of Tysons trainer Rooney. So and so is fighting so and so for a title or title elimination, and this is what is hurting the game. WhoaIm outta here. Heybe quiet! Mike Tyson apologizes to Teddy Atlas. . Any fighter in any divisionyou gotta be exciting. Then he went with King and Kevin Rooney was out and then Mike Tyson took the downfall where he should have stayed with the people that Cus DAmato had put in placeBill Cayton, Jimmy Jacobs, Kevin Rooney and Steve Watt. What Ive said do you before is Bill was the guy that was calling all the shots from behind-the-scenes. A He died about half a year ago. 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You know him better as Willie Pep. Kevin Rooney: None. It wasn't just Rooney, he lost his entire support system and replaced it with hustlers and leeches. You know, it all comes down to money. King was just out for King and he grabbed on to the title with the . However . 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. But Jimmy was like, How you doin? Whats up? He knows where I live. The blame is to be given to Tyson for not resolving his differences with Rooney and rehiring him. Hes very smart when it comes to numbers. Were gonna have a Big Fight. from the University of Delhi. But, I believe deep in his heart he knew it wasnt true. Q So, why dont you and Bill Cayton team up? BoxingInsider: Is he at his best the greatest fighting machine of the ring you ever saw? Former professional boxer turned coach Kevin Rooney is best known for training Mike Tyson for six years during the prime of Tyson's career. Very different. He should be 24-0. With all the attention on the sport's new king, Tyson's life did . Answer (1 of 4): I'll bet he did all sorts of exercises including pull ups, weight training, etc. Q How did you get to be a trainer? He didnt even get paid. They did not determine the duration of the contract, and ruled that Rooney should not get any money from future Tyson fights. When Mike went with Don King and then went with Shelly Finkel, at that point Mike was suing Don King for $125 million dollars. In the first round I was like Whoa! Kevin Rooney: Kevin Rooney was a former boxer turned trainer later in life. So in all fairness, these men could not really be blamed for not doing a good job training Tyson. I mean, his new corner used a condom a condom for swelling in the later rounds. When I sued him (Tyson) and won the jury gave me $4 million. A Comedy Centrals, which is good for boxing. We were asking for $49 million dollars. I fought my whole career as a Welterweight. I just brought him down to Kingston last week to spar with these other kids and he sparred with em and right away he said now. Move your head. His mom, Lorna, raised him and two of his other siblings. Thomas Hays is his name. If you follow what Im sayin, boxing is a hard game and its hard to get a young kid to stick with it is really what it comes down to. that benefits the victims. Q How did you and Cus know that Mike Tyson had what it takes to become Heavyweight Champion of the world? Pull ups are not the only way to train your lats and bi's either. 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. From the movie plot Tyson at his best the greatest fighting machine the! 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