Mike Tyson On Using His Height To His Advantage! | The Dick Cavett Show

In the aftermath of Mike Tyson's victory against Trevor Berbick, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet' discusses how he uses his smaller stature to his advantage in the boxing ring.

Date aired - November 26th, 1986 - Mike Tyson

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[randomchannel]

People really do forget how intellectual Mike was in that ring, a technical animal.

[barryg]

Mike was so shy and quiet back then. It sounds more like he’s interviewing Michael Jackson than Mike Tyson

[Elite_Employee]

The fact that this man spoke like a kid who gets bullied at school but was the most ferocious warrior in the world made him the most interesting man in the world

[GLAMOUREBOY]

I believe Mike sacrificed the bass in his voice for extra hit power

[jomby]

Cavett was a great guy. Every interview was 100% real human interaction. Also, no attempts at embarrassing his guests with personal questions about their failures and shortcomings.

[adamsilver]

When people laugh and Mike doesn't, thats scary.

[DemonicCollusion]

"What is the purpose?" Philosopher Mike Tyson

[AliIKarimi]

“His face cant hit me” - clearly this was before he fought Holyfield

[redoz]

Tyson is so humble and shy at this point in his life.

[falsepod]

I love that, Mike can see he's embarrassed him, he takes a moment then goes in for the hug. It's hard to understand how he could dominate in the ring so much when his real nature was clearly so humble and friendly

[leekosinski]

6:45 "His face can't hit me". Greatest boxing line I've ever heard.

[jahiem]

His neck is thicker than a pitbull's and has the voice of an angel. NOW THAT'S A SCARY MAN!!!

[orangewarm]

Treat tyson with respect and he'el treat you with respect.

[KM-mtgx]

The way he speaks, shows a tender soul that was hardened by experience. He didn't want to fight, he simply had to. So proud of the calm, wise man he grew to become.

[swingingmonk]

'If someone's going to mug you they're not going to hold you like that' - Mike cutting through the crap!

[hulk]

Dick had a wonderful attitude. He really did. I loved the way he interacted with all of his guests with respect.

[lorddragoono]

Hes so respectful and kind. Dick Cavett is a great interviewer

[AA-jbcs]

"If someone is bigger and stronger than you, you drop a television on top of his head from on top of the roof"
-- PhD Mike Tyson

[DiggyDiggs]

they look like they're having a lot of fun together I love it! Rare to see someone on tv treat mike so respectfully

[VintageEngineRepairs]

How can you not love Mike Tyson, such a gentle soul.