Tonight I watched this documentary about these three great champions. They couldn’t have created a better title if they tried.
The documentary was amazing! I have followed Mike Tyson’s career for a long time and have been a fan forever. Though I am also a fan of, and know quite a lot about Holyfield and Hopkins, I learned a great deal more watching this documentary.
Some time ago, I played a game called “Fight Night,” you’ve probably heard of it. I don’t recall which one it was, but one of them had you fighting in prison. Well, I had no idea that this is how Hopkins really started his career. Boxing literally saved his life, and I learned all about that story watching this documentary. He became the state penitentiary champion while in prison. Even after getting out, he came back there to train and remind himself of where he came from. What a story this guy has!
I remember a long time ago reading something about Holyfield getting screwed at the Olympics, but I didn’t know the story as clearly as they laid it out here. This man is a class act; even when clearly wronged by the referee, he kept his composure. Even when bitten in the ear, he stayed calm. Massive respect gained for Holyfield after watching his story. You learn so much about him here. Even after beating Buster Douglas, people didn’t fully respect him as the true champ because he hadn’t beaten Mike Tyson yet! Now that’s some tough stuff.
As for Tyson, I’ve been following his career forever. I went to his show “Undisputed Truth” and sat somewhat close to Puff Daddy, 50 Cent, Spike Lee, and some other hot shots. I listened to him open up and come clean for all of us. This documentary builds on that, and any fan of Tyson should watch it.
I’m a huge fan of these fighters, particularly the big men. They really put boxing on the map during that era. But the life stories are just as amazing, and I think we can all learn a thing or two from the stories these men share. Lessons range from managing your money to not taking things for granted! I highly recommend the film!
Just a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens. Please take note of a post’s date. The views I express here are subject to change and evolving as I grow and learn.
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