"TYSON"Biography movie New York Premiere by POETICDRINK2U

[SHAKYR]

A week ago I was invited to see the”Tyson”biography movie New York Premiere by EA’s Community Manager Alain”sk88z”Quinto. I was very excited that he would pick me to go. I am a huge Mike Tyson fan. Just to go to this Red Carpet event was probably one of the most memorable experience to happen to me in my life.

The day of the event came quickly. I was doing a lot of rushing to get ready. I was going to wear a light brown pin striped suit. Alain e-mailed me while I was getting ready and said he wanted me to meet him in his hotel room before the event. It was a rainy ride into New York from New Jersey. The traffic wasn’t that bad so the trip was fast. When I got to the hotel I went up to Alain’s room. We had a couple of hours before the event. We talked about the game, the Fight Night community, and the event that night. Rob”Wepeeler”Smith called to tell us he was on his way. When Rob had got there, Alain did a quick interview with us, then he ordered something for us to eat. Brizzo came to the room while we were eating. I was excited because the hotel television had MSG boxing classics on. I wanted to see Brizzo’s boxing knowledge come into play. Brizzo was sharp! We all talked about 20 minutes…and then it was time to go. We split two cabs, Alain and Rob had taken a cab first; Brizzo and I shared the next cab to the theater.

We reached the movie theater and then went into the lobby. We hung in the lobby as the different celebrities came in. I saw Joe Frazier before anyone. He had on a dark suit with his trademark cowboy hat. Joe Frazier shook my hand at least 3 times that night. I saw Ice T, Anthony Anderson, Rosie Perez, Christopher Walken, Sway (MTV), Egypt (radio personality), and quite a few other celebrities. Tyson and his family came late.
As I watched Tyson come into the theater, I was amazed at how happy he was. He had his youngest daughter in his arms. She looks to be about 5 months old. Tyson shook hands with many of the guests and had taken pictures with some. I just observed Tyson. I wanted to see him outside of what the media fed me. He looked at me a couple of times but I didn’t approach him because he had so many people around him.
It was time to see his biography. The main event we all went in the room where it was being shown. I had shaken Tyson’s hand as I went into the theater. Everyone settled in and heard a brief intro from the Director, James Toback.
The movie went more into things I had already knew, but I was happy to actually hear them from his mouth. This movie had me actually feeling sorry for him but Tyson didn’t want pity. He wanted everybody to see who he was uncut and uncensored.
Tyson talked about his trainer Cus and started breaking down as he spoke. I got emotional too, because my trainer never seen me turn pro. It seem like Tyson was examining his life as he was talking.
After the movie ended, Tyson and the Director answered questions from the attendees. Tyson was humbled by exposing himself to the world in this biography. I was shocked when he told us his children had watched the film in another room across from us. I now have a new found respect for Tyson other than his skills.
The event ended with a after party. I had a great time. I can’t wait to get invited to another event. I can’t express my gratitude to EA and Alain.

[Money99]

Great write-up Poetic!

As a big Tyson fan, what would you rate this documentary?

[SHAKYR]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

Great write-up Poetic! As a big Tyson fan, what would you rate this documentary?

Definitely a 9 because I wanted to hear more. When this movie hits BLU-RAY I'm getting it.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by SHAKYR

Definitely a 9 because I wanted to hear more. When this movie hits BLU-RAY I'm getting it.

It's already on my must-own list.

Did he talk about the Holyfield fights at all?
I remember reading that he only trained for 3 weeks total for both fights.

[sheredia]

i saw this movie recently......great documentary. best i've seen in some time. this movies truly gives you some insight into one of the most popular (or infamous) heavyweights of the modern era.

[SHAKYR]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

It's already on my must-own list. Did he talk about the Holyfield fights at all? I remember reading that he only trained for 3 weeks total for both fights.

Yeah, He talk about how Holyfield kept headbutting him. He was like how is it a guy who's taller than me has his head under my chin. He said, "them headbutts had him blacking out". He said he got tired of the referee(Mills Lane) not doing something about Holyfield's headbutts. He said he just got mad and didn't care about the circumstances when he bit Holyfield.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by SHAKYR

Yeah, He talk about how Holyfield kept headbutting him. He was like how is it a guy who's taller than me has his head under my chin. He said, "them headbutts had him blacking out". He said he got tired of the referee(Mills Lane) not doing something about Holyfield's headbutts. He said he just got mad and didn't care about the circumstances when he bit Holyfield.

I remember him talking about that a while back too.

And I've recently watched the first fight again.
The first 2 rounds were definitely Holyfield rounds.
But rounds 3-6 Tyson started coming and really firing some shots at Holy, even stunning him in one instance.
But half way through the 6th, the two of them come together, and even though no punches are thrown, you see Tyson wobble a bit. Tyson was knocked down shortly after this and didn't seem to be the same from that point on.

Holyfield, and several other Atlanta fighters, have been accused of using their head as a 3rd fist.

I still believe that a young Tyson, with Rooney in his corner, would have beaten Holyfield.

[metallicatz]

Just got the dvd last night and saw the film for the first time. Amazing. Fascinating. Watching Mike Tyson in and out of the ring over the last 20+ years has been like watching a huge puzzle or enigma where the pieces never quite fit with regard to who he is as a person. This film largely puts all the pieces into place and you come away feeling like you really have some idea of who he really is after all these years. It humanizes him and gives him a real identity in an age and point in time where he's largely been identified by his own worst soundbites. I didn't want the film to end. My one gripe is that the special features could've been more substantial.

Anybody who hasn't seen this film, do so. You won't regret it.