Years later, Rooney said Tyson would have beaten Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield easily had he remained with him. While admitting he had no written contract, Rooney contends that Tyson's mentor, Cus D'Amato, who died in 1985, intended for the trainer to handle Tyson throughout his career. Step to the side and if you got lucky enough, hit him with the right hand or left hook and he would be gone. He put the ropes down and walked right out the front door. Several successful boxing trainers, including Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, were tutored by D'Amato. He just left. You got these European fighters now, but, theyre from a different school. He wrote: 'Man, you think somebody scared of you, all that racist [expletive] you been talking? He says to Dent, Yall scared of this damn White man, Richard? Here we go. It would have been a helluva fight. I still run my gym. They took $1.9 million on the back-end, so I feel like I kind of got screwed. Q So, why dont you and Bill Cayton team up? Nothis is America! (Laughs). does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. Were gonna have a Big Fight. Punch and move. I believe he was getting $600-$1,000 a week sparring with Mike. Thats what the public wants to see. At one point during the camp in late 1984 to early '85, Blyweiss received the nod to enter the ring with Tyson. Tysons trainer, Kevin Rooney, a former DAmato fighter, used a number system to instruct Tyson on what type of punches his opponent was susceptible to. Article continues below this ad. There are those who say the night life and bad habits contributed to his downfall. I said I gotta remember what Cus taught me. They were paid. Q Are you in contact with Mike Tyson today? Move your head. A I know how to weave and slip. The boxer countersued for a divorce and an annulment, which began a grueling months-long court process. But, I sued and I won my lawsuit against him. He was one of the closest disciples of Cus D'Amato. Mike Tyson's longtime friend and manager, Rory Holloway, revealed that the boxing legend and basketball great, Michael Jordan, once had a major altercation. Hes fighting for the USBA Middleweight Championship. He hopped right over the rope and out of the door. Cus died and Tyson was 11-0. Its actually easier to become a second or a trainer to get a license. The Hall of Famer said that if there was any talking that went on, it was between him and Tyson over a theoretical fight against Evander Holyfield, someone he wouldn't fight until years later. Mike Tyson was trained by Teddy Atlas and Cus D'Amato in his first fight aged just 13-years-old and knocked out his 17-year-old opponent. Now, I dont know how long youve been in the fight game, how long youve been interested in it, or how old you are, but back in the 60s, 70s and then in the middle 80s, you would see a fight on t.v. ''I thought that was betrayal,'' Tyson said during his five hours on the stand in Federal court in Albany. Maybe most famous for losing [], wba strawweight title consolidation Image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fmb9Rt4XwAINlxz?format=jpg&name=small [], good fight. However, the renowned actor denied doing that scene, and finally, the scene was cut from the movie plot. He aint nobody. Butthis is now. (Laughs). In the first round I was like Whoa! Mike just went through the money. Under Cuss system you can do it in a very, very intelligent way, where youre not getting hurt and the only person getting hurt is the opponent. It wasn't so much Rooney,no disrespect, it was the lack of training and focus that followed. The Fight Game has gone south as far as Im concerned. Following the completion I got a few young kids that come in, but, Ive reached the point where o.k. A fighter so feared, so exciting, so devastating in the ring, who appeared to be unbeatable. Its another thing to actually know what youre doing. And then the logical fan says wait a minute! MIKE KEEGAN: Temporary concussion substitutes will NOT be trialled in the Premier League after 'idiotic' rulemakers rejected proposals in a move which 'beggars belief'. Q If Mike knew deep in his heart that Bill Cayton was not cheating him, why then did he drop him and go with Don King? (Laughs). But see, Muhammad was a great, great fighter. He used to run numbers. Ever since then, in my opinion, weve been catering to European nations. Hes still an attraction. He was also one of the most spectacular figures. For 35 fights, they were Mike Tyson's corner men. However, in an interview, Michael Jai White, who portrayed the life of Mike Tyson on the screen in the biopic Tyson, recalled a movie scene. After all, arent there other fighters who had the same aforementioned qualities? He was a member of The Harlem Globetrotters. Hes very smart when it comes to numbers. MikeI believe that Mike is one of the hardest punchers in history. He was claiming that King had robbed him of $100 million dollars. Mike just went through the money. Even if Rooney had stayed, would there have been any chance of Tyson actually listening to him and staying disciplined? He was a very, very smart mand and an honest man. A Well, on the one hand, you gotta give Don King, I hate to say it, credit for being able to reach out to Mike Tyson, who has lost Jimmy, lost Cus and he wasnt that involved with Bill. of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for Ill be in my suit lookin like a gentleman and see what happens. Because he punched very hard [laughs]. Muhammad dominated. The one loss is like a B.S. Is it something like the old Dean Martin t.v. I would have said, 'Kevin, I've got a ton of money and I've known you for a long time. Mike Tysons longtime friend and manager, Rory Holloway, revealed that the boxing legend and basketball great, Michael Jordan, once had a major altercation. But, they robbed us. None. Soon after, he became the youngest heavyweight champion in the world. Tyson went from being a very technical, highly elusive swarmer to a regular puncher who never used footwork or head movement. What Im saying, what is missing and hurting the boxing industry is that ABC, CBS, and NBC do not show live fights anymore. Were not getting any publicity anymore. After he beat Liston he just started annihilating guys that were going for the title. Eubank Jr or Smith? Mike is now supposedly doing like an exhibition tour. Originally posted by buff_mike10. In the first round I was like Whoa! Mike picked that up right away. Be exciting. Ever since then, in my opinion, weve been catering to European nations. On February 14, 1989, their separation was finalized. Were you an ex-boxer? On paper he made that moneybut did Mike Tyson really ever see any of that money? They made a score. This was as audio only so i added a highlight of a young mike tyson and young Teddy Atlas and even a rare amateur tyson KO with teddy in his corner. NEW YORK -- Kevin Rooney, the estranged trainer of Mike Tyson, said Tuesday Tyson has not yet told him he was fired and he still considers himself the heavyweight champion's trainer. The relationship between Mike Tyson and Kevin Rooney. Where he was supposed to kiss the actor, who was playing the role of Tysons trainer Rooney. (Laughs). They were tryin like hell to get him. We call him the greatest fighter ever, he took a helluva shot. WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao received tremendous backlash from fans when it was announced recently , A difficult one for some to assess. So, I started teaching all these guys. There is a scene where famously, Mike Tyson always kissed Kevin Rooney straight on the lips. You gotta help everybody and anybody as long as theyre honest and truthful. Rooney keeps telling him he will wear down Louis with body shots and drop Joe's guard. Do you ever speak to him? The Spinks fight would be the last time boxing fans would see Tyson at his best. Rocky had beat everyone. Don King certainly played a huge part in Tysons firing of Rooney. Kevin Rooney: When he beat Michael Spinks. Its always a pleasure to listen to Kevin Rooney talk about his old charge Mike Tyson, who in his prime years in the 1980s, was the most exciting, destructive heavyweight force in boxing history. Once Cus died, then it was Bill Cayton, and Jimmy Jacobs. (Laughs). The best thing about it was these guys couldnt hit him. Cus knew what he was doing. Larry Holmes. At the time, Holloway already knew that the dinner could end up triggering the boxing champ. We got Vito Auntefurmo, former Middleweight Champion of the world. But, I believe deep in his heart he knew it wasnt true. Tyson went on to have sub par performances against Frank Bruno, Carl Williams, and suffered a shocking loss to the unheralded Buster Douglas in Japan losing his undisputed heavyweight championship. I mean, his new corner used a condom a condom for swelling in the later rounds. But, Im not gonna cry about it. Q What did you have, a little over $1 million dollars? And then wed go to a health club at night. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Kevin Rooney has brown eyes with light hair. Q How did you get to be a trainer? Hes fighting guys for like 3 or 4 rounds. But i have not found a single interview where he ever talks about Kevin Rooney who had a big part in his development as a fighter. Anyone can read what you share. Anyway, Mike was a money machine. Everyone went to Pay Per View. Plus boxers don't have huge biceps. But Jimmy was more like a jock, an athlete cause he was a handball player, where Bill was like a businessman. Listen, Kevin Rooney, his former trainer, had a lawsuit against Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson, in lengthy testimony in his former trainer's breach of contract lawsuit against him, denies ever offering Kevin Rooney career-long contract; photo (M) . While it didn't affect him professionally, it actually crushed him emotionally and personally. A Well, Bill passed away. let me put it this way, here in Catskill, Ive had a couple of kids, this one kid that was and excellent, excellent athlete. Tyson has been using the peek a boo style since he was thirteen years old. It was his money. Mike Tyson was trained by Cus D'Amato from an early age, who later on became his legal guardian as well. Atlantic City, NJ 1/22/1988 CREDIT: Neil Leifer (Photo by Neil Leifer /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: T89805 ) . Thomas Hays is his name. Nothe great Shelly Finkel made him settle for $14 million dollars where hes paid off in increments of $3 million here, $3 million there, for, I dont know, 2 or 3 years, is how I remember it. 90 seconds. He used his abilities under the guidance of mentor Cus DAmato and trainer Kevin Rooney, to become the youngest heavyweight champion ever at the age of twenty one on November 22, 1986. Thats the way the game goes. The first fighter that comes to mind is Mike Tyson, 50-6 (44), who had exceptional punching power and technique. He knew where the money was, lets put it that way. You answer it back. Youll frustrate the hell out of the guy whos throwing punches. "They just tried to throw me away like I was a piece of garbage, just kick me out as if I didn't exist and didn't help (Tyson)," said Rooney, who declared bankruptcy in 1992 and said he needed about $1 million to clear gambling and tax debts. Perhaps his best performance was beating a solid HW Champion in Pinklon Thomas. They were paid. The last time I heard hes got some promoter out of Vegas that was gonna take him on a world tour. Q And youre right in the middle! So, I started teaching all these guys. Tyson, while frequently admitting he used to take little interest in his legal and business affairs, firmly said he had no written contract with Rooney. Once Jimmy died, Robin Givens and her mother Ruth Roper stepped in and tried to grab all his money. Get him on the ropes. My agent that I had for 2 years, its the first gig hes gotten me. They want you to pay $50 to see a couple of mediocre guys. He was strong, determined, and he wanted to hurt you.. Richmann In the words of sportswriter Jack Newfield, "the day Tyson fired Kevin Rooney there was a cap put on Mike Tyson's development as a fighter, he did not develop anymore beyond that day." During the period when Rooney was Tyson's trainer, Tyson had a professional record of 35 fights, 35 wins (31 wins by KO). You can buy it for $50. Its like tap, tap, dont hurt me. Then, I got hit in 1996, 1997, whenever it was, I had to pay $800,000 to the government. So, I was educated under the absolute best. Kevin Rooney: None. Then he knocked out Tyrell Biggs. (Laughs). The promoter Don King stood uneasy sentinel over the vicious splits in the camp, the dreadful sparring sessions, a champion suffering from depression and a corner team capable of little more than applying a condom packed with ice to the swollen features of their bored boss between rounds. People are still memorized by him. I dont really know how many people are gonna show up. Once he went with Don King, then Don King took over and Don King was the boss and Mike became second-hand nothing. Unfortunately, Cus D'Amato passed away in 1985 and Kevin Rooney was fired in 1988 (under Don King's influence). They did not determine the duration of the contract, and ruled that Rooney should not get any money from future Tyson fights. Shelly dont care. Somewhere it got mixed up. People would sit down, sit on their couch, have a beer and wanna watch a fight. In 1990, he lost the title but continued to fight. Q As long as were talking about money, people will say Mike Tyson earned between $200-$400 million dollars in his career. Im gonna knock you out or youre gonna knock me outeither way, thats what the people want to see. still feel bad for robson conceicao. The women tried to grab all that money and they werent able to do that. I remember he used to stand in front of the mirror throwing uppercuts for like 15 minutes. Rooney said that he had no hard feelings for Tyson and considered it a victory over King. So, thats that. Move and punch. Through the years, he ended up starring in several films and even had a Broadway show about his life. He shared that Jordan would not get into an altercation with anyone because he's "a class guy.". During the trial, Rooney could produce no written contract with Tyson to train the boxer. By the age of 13, he had been arrested more than 30 times. He went to trial twice and he beat the Federal government. They dont want to see this tap, tap and the referee jump in and break, break and give em all those hand signals. You can forgive "Iron" Mike Tyson for his momentary confusion that fateful night in Tokyo 25 years ago today. His rise to success was steady, and he gained the nickname "Iron Mike" in the sports world. Like they did in the old days when Joe Louis did that back in the 30s and 40s. The jury only gave me $4 million dollars. Me and Mike Tyson Jay Bright, the man who knows him best, reveals all Boxing: special report Donald McRae Saturday 22 January 2000 The Guardian. 1 oclock, 3 oclock, 5 oclock, 7 oclock were gonna be showing a live from Philadelphia, from New York, from Atlantic City, from Nevada. Youve got the boxers, hes got the business know-how. Where was Kevin Rooney? He also brought back excitement to the heavyweight division, which Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, and Pinklon Thomas failed to do, after Muhammad Ali retired. A I know how to weave and slip. He went to trial twice and he beat the Federal government. We were asking for $49 million dollars. But, being boxing maybe these guys will be swinging it out. A Right. Boxing technique is not merely throwing punches as hard as possible, but rather punch combinations, stances, head movement, defense, stamina, etc., all coordinated by intelligence. Best Highlights From Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Press Conference. What made Tyson so unique? I would tell him Mike use your jab, dont be trying to hurt the guy, but I guess Mike had that little bit of anger thing in him I guess. Any fighter in any divisionyou gotta be exciting. Mike goes out there and rips, rips body shots. Where, back in 1976, up in Montreal when Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Heerns and the other little kid who was a 112 pounds, I forgot his name. Cus died and Tyson was 11-0. The women tried to grab all that money and they werent able to do that. Absolutely! Theyre both smart and theyre both honest people. In tons of interviews he talks about Teddy Atlas, Cus, the rape alligatons, Robin Givens don king. We got the great Burt Suger. Wait. People want to see someone get knocked out, lets face it. I would want Mike to put tremendous pressure on him. He put his hands up, like, Hold it. Whatever the case may be, it wouldn't be the first time that Tyson confronted someone over Givens, as he reportedly had something to say to Donald Trump. Boxing promoter Don King, who grew close to Tyson following his estrangement from Cayton, Rooney and the 1988 death of former manager Jim Jacobs, called the verdict a "terrible thing. Q That would be a big reason why it would never happen. He dont want to hang around no more. He got $21 million dollars to do that back in the 80s. He never calls me. He was there. I fought my whole career as a Welterweight. He gets in the ring in Cuss old gym, my gym now. I finished the job. D'Amato died in 1985. Once I get down there and I got a handle on it then I can see the format if you know what Im saying. Mike McCarthy was full of praise for his Cowboys defense after their playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, claiming 'we were all over them as soon as we got off the bus'.. Dallas brushed . Thats one thing. Its another thing to actually know what youre doing. When 'Kid Dynamite' arrived at the 'Catskill' gym when he was just 14 years old. At the time Tyson was 11-0 as a pro. Jimmy died, then Mike married Robin. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. A No. He should really write a book about the inas and outs of peek a boo. The then-undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson lost by knockout to the 42:1 underdog Douglas. Q That would be a big reason why it would never happen. The jury deliberated about nine hours last Thursday and Monday, coming back into court twice to hear evidence again -- once to see Rooney's televised interview that triggered the firing and another to hear Tyson explain his decision. So, Ill be on my toes for that. I guess this guy dont want to fight. Were you an ex-boxer? 2/24/2006 Cus D'Amato: Mike Tyson was adopted by Cus when he was little. Im sore. Tyson appeared to be unbeatable. On the weekends, Saturday afternoon. I believe he was being paid $400 a week. Youve got the boxers, hes got the business know-how. Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol Location: Where Are They Fighting? Bill had been a businessman his whole life. Then Mike left Bill Clayton and tried to fire Kevin Rooney. Boxing analyst, credited Tyson's loss in the Douglas fight with the absence of Kevin Rooney in his corner. He didnt even get paid. WhoaIm outta here. He was basically the last remaining link between Tyson and Cus, and also the way Tyson was trained. But, Im not gonna cry about it. I'm living in the same house when I was with Mike back in the early 80's. He's living out in. Knocked em out cold. Im like the commentator. A Actually I had a little under $1 million dollars. ", "I think it's a very sad day for my country," King said. Muhammad Ali. Kevin didn't mess around, he had Tyson on a strict diet and a strict daily workout routine. Thats my philosophy. He knew where the money was, lets put it that way. I think it was Philly, but, Im not really sure. The fights would have been interesting. People dont recognize Bill cause he was like the Quiet man. Teddy Atlas claims that he pulled a gun on Mike Tyson when the boxer . We do what we want to do. Jimmy died, then Mike married Robin. WhoaIm outta here. I think the period is already up. Tyson's face is very swollen and the cut has become a serious factor. Their silence . (Laughs). Check this out BoxingInsider: When was Mike at his prime best? So, I was educated under the absolute best. Tyson had a rough early life after his father abandoned their family when he was only two years old. (Laughs). The Belgian midfielder did not train . Now, if you got $100 million dollars lawsuit against Don King, definitely $150-$200 million dollarstake it to court and testify and Tyson would have won. I was educated under Cus DAmato. Get rid of everybody. "Part of him wanted to . Kevin Rooney: Kevin Rooney was a former boxer turned trainer later in life. Heybe quiet! The promoter is not supposed to make any money like that," stated Kevin Rooney, renowned former trainer of Mike Tyson, as he spoke candidly about events that happened behind the scenes during the careers of legendary fighters like Tyson, Larry Holmes and Vinny Paz. That was funny. Tyson's mobility skills in the boxing ring, especially his defensive upper-body and head movement, noticeably declined after Rooney's firing, eventually resulting in Tyson suffered his first professional loss in a, 18 months after Rooney's departure. I just brought him down to Kingston last week to spar with these other kids and he sparred with em and right away he said now. (Laughs). I expect him to win and that will get him in the Top 15 in the world and hopefully the Top 10 and then by the end of the year Ill be hoping that Taylor will step up and take a shot at my kid. But what if this never happened? They took $1.9 million on the back-end, so I feel like I kind of got screwed. He said, Im not sparring with you. That same year, Givens and Tyson appeared in an interview with Barbara Walters, where the actress described her marriage as "pure hell." We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. (Laughs). ''Even right now, I'm not mad at Kevin,'' Tyson said. Unfortunately, their marriage was filled with allegations of spousal abuse just months after their wedding in 1988. [], https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhsKWgijyG0 [], really like what i'm seeing from robeisy, not the typical cuban style. (Laughs). He never calls me. Then all the sudden youre like, who, who, damn, wait a minute. Then Don King stepped into the picture. (Laughs). Then I had Tyson. If you follow what Im sayin, boxing is a hard game and its hard to get a young kid to stick with it is really what it comes down to. Its actually easier to become a second or a trainer to get a license. Do you ever speak to him? Rooney joined the world of professional boxing in 1979, fighting in 25 professional bouts and winning 21 of them. At nearly forty years of age, Tyson is a remnant of his former self. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Thats the way it is. He said, My big movie foot to my career, the Mike Tyson. King was a bookmaker. Cookie Notice (Laughs). Q So, why dont you and Bill Cayton team up? With all the attention on the sport's new king, Tyson's life did . He just wiped him out. Thats how it is. 'Sixteen Candles' Paul Dooley Was Deprived of His Kids: 10 Years Later They Found Him for Reunion, Rich Lady Hears Son Mocking Beggar, Recognizes Him as Man She Owes Her Success to Story of the Day. I wont hurt you. Sorry, but thats just the breaks. I mean, he knocked him out. So Mike had that.. Where, back in 1976, up in Montreal when Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Heerns and the other little kid who was a 112 pounds, I forgot his name. The only person that could, take any money out of Mike Tysons accounts was Mike Tyson. We caught up with Kevin Rooney recently to ask him about those days and his new gigplaying host at The Laugh Factory comedy clubs Punch lines for sports writers and fighters. Ive said this before and Ill say it you, whats wrong right now is that ABC, CBS and NBC dont show any fights anymore. On Dec. 6, he took on Sammy Scaff (left) in the Felt Forum at Madison . He punched harder than Muhammad. And what does Shelly Finkel do? There are a few clips floating around of Mike training, knocking the pads off Kevin's hand. I got a Heavyweight whos 23-1. I was educated under Cus DAmato. But, its Comedy Central, so I guess these guys are suppose to be telling jokes at each other or something. A I was an ex-professional fighter. Mike Tyson talks about Teddy Atlas, the history and how he feels now about Teddy. Q And youre right in the middle! Im just spinning my wheels, but, Im always looking out. Mike Tyson made history on Nov. 22, 1986 at the age of 20 when he was crowned boxing's youngest heavyweight champion of the world. But, I believe deep in his heart he knew it wasnt true. Thats the way Mike was. (AP), See the article in its original context from. Right after he died I had a job in one of those correctional facilities in Catskill, Catskill Green Correctional. Im supposed to be the guy thats leading everybody and then Ill take that leadership role. Rich Gaietti, the first trainer post Kevin Rooney, attempted to maintain the peek a boo style. Kevin Rooney said Gaietti did not know the number system, of the peek a boo style, and only he could effectively train Tyson. But, Jimmy Jacobs and Bill Cayton had tied all that money up where nobody could touch it, nobody but Mike. I knocked you out. Its gonna be like a spontaneous thing. news.AmoMama.com does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. A I own a gym. Q What does a second do? I really dont know whats going to go on. Because he punched fast and hard. But the Mike Tyson that I was training coming off of Cus DAmato I just think that that Mike Tyson would have won. He knows where I live. Kevin Rooney- Controversy & Rumors. Well, Ill give Muhammad Ali and Rocky well it could have been different, I mean, Rocky punched like hell. (Laughs). They throw punches and they cant hit him. Q Had Jimmy Jacobs not died, Mikes story wouldve been different wouldnt it? Hes fighting for the USBA Middleweight Championship. A lot of guys. Q Kevin, whats this Punch line Show all about? . The first time we meet Kevin Rooney in this move he's just been fired by Mike Tyson, at the height of his training career. Teddy Atlas and Kevin Rooney, both former D . But, Bill was an excellent, excellent manager and businessman. Mike Tyson is a very complicated guy, whose career is a cautionary tragedy, and his fall a complex interplay of factors, but you can sum up the main reasons for Mike's rapid fall into six words - very little training, lots of partying. Berbeck Tucker. Im watching it on HBO the next day! Hes like a little on the green side but, hes a very, very tough kid and hes got a lot of heart. Nothe great Shelly Finkel made him settle for $14 million dollars where hes paid off in increments of $3 million here, $3 million there, for, I dont know, 2 or 3 years, is how I remember it. Why do I want to pay $50 to see these 2 guys fight? Then he went with King and Kevin Rooney was out and then Mike Tyson took the downfall where he should have stayed with the people that Cus DAmato had put in placeBill Cayton, Jimmy Jacobs, Kevin Rooney and Steve Watt. But, its Comedy Central, so I guess these guys are suppose to be telling jokes at each other or something. . We all go through money. Q Whose idea was it to put something like this on? The bell rings, first round. IMO the worst decision he ever made, if indeed he made it( see Don King). Tyson also indicated he would have given Rooney $4 million if he had just asked for it without suing. This is the first time for me. 1 oclock, 3 oclock, 5 oclock, 7 oclock were gonna be showing a live from Philadelphia, from New York, from Atlantic City, from Nevada. (Laughs). ''Even right now, I'm not mad . Would it make a difference in a rumored Tyson comeback? "An all-white jury has just robbed Mike Tyson of human status," Sharpton said of the decision by the jury of five women and three men. They shouldve gave me $18 million dollars. My kids 18-1, with 13 knock-outs. People will stop and think about it, and say wait a second I dont know if I want to fight this guy. . He became the closest protg of . Tyson, who defends . Q What did you have, a little over $1 million dollars? Mike punched hard. BoxingInsider: Is he at his best the greatest fighting machine of the ring you ever saw? But he argued that the arrangement was established by Tyson's mentor, the late Cus D'Amato, when Rooney started to work with the teen-ager in 1982. All rights reserved. And what does Shelly Finkel do? 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