The Mike Tyson Documentary Opens In Theaters April 24th

The Mike Tyson Documentary hits theaters on April 24th and from the early reviews it is a very compelling and eye opening documentary that will show Iron Mike in a light you have never seen before.

To continue with that theme I thought it would also be nice to show you a different side of Tyson. A lot of people know of Mike Tyson from the negative aspects of his career, but there is also another side. Mike is a boxing historian with a lot of boxing knowledge.

Here are some quotes from Mike:

On his punching power:

"Don't just hit where the opponent is, but try to drive your fist at least 3-6 inches beyond the point of contact."

This is a solid point because so many boxers don't punch through their opponents they just pitty pat them to death. A true puncher sits down on their punches and goes through their opponent's body.

Here is another point Tyson makes on punching:

"Don't punch with just the arm, but with the entire body".

There is nothing worse than seeing a boxer who just flings his arms out there. Those are normally the ones who end up on their back. Punching is about angles and using all parts of your body not just your arms.

A lot of people wonder why Tyson wore such plain black garb into the arena. Tyson study a lot of old boxers and in those days there wasn't a lot of glitz and glamor when they got into the ring they meant business. That is where Tyson got the idea for the all black ensemble.

When you think of Mike Tyson you don't think of discipline which is why this quote is so astonishing coming from him.

"Without discipline, no matter how good you are, you are nothing! One day, and I might not be around; you're going to meet a tough guy who takes your best shot. He'll keep coming because he's tough. Don't get discouraged. That's when the discipline comes in."

I find this quote interesting because in the end it was these type of "tough guys" that eventually were the type of boxers that KOed Tyson mainly because Tyson didn't have that discipline he spoke of.

Ironic isn't it?

Be sure to check out the Tyson Documentary opening in theaters April 24th.

Written By BonaFide Sports Expert Robert Littal