“Poor Man Went Through Hell and Back” Fans React As Cus D’Amato’s Assistant Teddy Atlas Comforts a Young Mike Tyson Before His Big Amateur Tournament in a Vintage Video | CPT PPP Coverage

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Mike Tyson, a name that reverberates with prowess and legacy in boxing, needs no introduction. However, Tyson’s journey was nothing short of a rollercoaster. Similarly, a vintage video has resurfaced, giving fans an intimate glimpse into Kid Dynamite’s childhood.  Furthermore, it stirs emotions and takes fans on a nostalgic journey back to the early days of boxing legend Mike Tyson. 

In this rare footage, a young and anxious Tyson is comforted by Teddy Atlas, Cus D’Amato’s assistant. This nervousness comes right before a significant amateur tournament. However, Teddy Atlas’ role as Mike’s trainer is pivotal in calming him down. Moreover, this video gives a sneak peek into the making of the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet.’

15-year-old Tyson’s most vulnerable moment caught on camera

Teddy Atlas was renowned as Cus D’Amato’s right-hand man. Furthermore, he played a seminal role in Mike Tyson’s early career. As seen in the snippet of the video, Atlas is seen consoling a 15-year-old Tyson.

Teddy constantly tells Tyson, “Just Relax!” as he is weeping during the preparation of the match. Indeed, Atlas’s comforting words and assurance were more than a mere pep talk.  As Teddy Atlas once acknowledged, “Young Mike destroyed everyone.”  Further, fans too have been quick to react to this  video.

LC’s reaction has a poignant observation, stating, “All I see is a child …..this is heartbreaking ?. Poor man went through hell and back. He was just a teen…..so many people forget that he was so young when he started his career and had the pressures of a grown man on his back.”

Following this, Hunter Hall added a philosophical perspective, saying, “Mike Tyson is just proof that you can never beat a man that’s fighting himself every day. Really heartbreaking that he had to tell himself everyone liked him probably because he didn’t love himself. Scary.”

Subsequently, Lamont Thompson delves into Tyson’s psychological transformation, noting, “I think psychologically Mike turned his fear & nervousness into pure rage and ferociousness in the ring. That’s how you channel energy.”

Then, The Mighty Hyatt expressed gratitude for the reconciliation between Tyson and Atlas, declaring, “I’m so glad they made peace, Teddy was a major part in Mikes beginning stages, and to me Mike is still the Baddest Man On The Planet!”

Furthermore, Adam Davies reflected on Tyson’s relationship with Don King, concluding, “I might be wrong but when Mike Tyson met Don King that’s what I believe messed Tyson up. Don King didn’t have Tyson’s best interest; this guy in the video seems like he really cared about Mike.”