Meet ‘Wise’: The Mysterious Man Who Gave Mike Tyson His First Boxing Lessons

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is widely regarded as one of the most iconic names in the sport of boxing. his sensational performance in the ring. And with an equally versatile personality outside the ring, he rightfully earned the nickname “Badest Man on the Planet.” Tyson has often spoken out about the many influences in his life, including boxing legend Muhammad Ali. However, there was one particular individual who was rarely mentioned. And it’s even speculated that this person might have been his first boxing teacher.

autobiography of tyson plain truth Additionally, the book, co-written by Larry Sloman, saw the champion talk about his life and struggles. and his quest to become a world champion.

The first chapter told an interesting incident from Tyson’s childhood. There was also a special mention of Tyson’s first boxing teacher.

Mike Tyson channeled his inner ‘smarts’

Tyson had a difficult childhood growing up in the desolate Brownsville neighborhood of east Brooklyn. In the book, he reveals an incident from his childhood involving a pigeon and a man named Gary Flowers. Apparently, Flowers and his goons trying to steal Tyson’s bird. This prompted him to confront the guy for the same thing. Flowers, who had a pigeon under his coat, twisted the bird’s neck and threw it at Tyson.

Tyson and his friends were shocked to see this. In fact, they even encouraged young Tyson to fight flowers. “I used to be afraid to fight anyone. That’s how I started shadow boxing.”

Although Tyson never fought “Wise”. He said he remembers Wise’s style of boxing. “I didn’t know what I was doing. But I threw some wild punches. And one connected and Gary went down.”

Additionally, he also revealed that he copied Wise’s skipping moves while his friends applauded him.

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