Product Details

• Actors: Mike Tyson
• Directors: Multi
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Espn
• DVD Release Date: October 31, 2006
• Run Time: 282 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000HLDFCM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,988 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Mike Tyson was one of the most feared fighters in boxing. By age 19, his superlative record of wins earned him the nickname "Kid Dynamite." In the two years that followed, Tyson knocked out 19 opponents in a row, eventually becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. His winning streak expanded to a dazzling 37-0 before Buster Douglas, an 11-1 underdog, TKO'd Tyson in the 10th round in one of boxing's biggest upsets. Now, ESPN Classic Ringside brings you "The Best of Mike Tyson," a new perspective and up-to-date analysis of one of the most dominant figures to ever step foot in the ring. Hosted by ESPN's Brian Kenny and historian/author Bert Randolph Sugar, this two-disc knockout edition DVD set includes 19 thrill-packed Tyson fights from his 1985 professional debut to the historic 1990 Douglas fight. Special guests include Teddy Atlas, Tyson's trainer from '80-'82, and ex-heavyweight champ Larry Holmes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Peak Performances of Mike Tyson, December 23, 2006

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Marc Axelrod (Potter, Wi USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ringside - The Best of Mike Tyson (DVD)

This is a four and half hour documentary of the prime years of Mike Tyson. You are ringside for 19 of Mike Tyson's early fights, plus highlights of other matches. Watch him blast out a select group of tomato cans, as well as his most satisfying victories over top flight competition such as Larry Holmes and Frank Bruno.

Bert Randolph Sugar, Teddy Atlas, George Chuvalo, Michael Moorer, and the aforementioned Holmes provide expert commentary on the fights and times of Mike Tyson.

Teddy Atlas ran the gym that Tyson trained at during his formative years, and he gives some fascinating insights into Mike's personal life and how Cus often allowed Tyson to get away with misbehavior on account of his great talent. He seems to have a better understanding of what makes Mike tick than anyone else.

It is a pleasure to own Tyson's complete fights against Berbick, Holmes, Bruno, Ferguson, and Douglas, though one may wish the set included footage of his bouts with Biggs and Pinklon Thomas and Tony Tucker.

But it is hard to argue with what is here and it makes you hope that the other ESPN Ringside telecasts will be released, particularly the two Muhammad Ali documentaries.

There are also two bonus features, a series of interviews that were conducted with Tyson through the years and a short film on the making of ESPN Ringside. This release is well worth the money for Tyson fans.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mike Tyson--A compilation !, November 1, 2006

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B. Silver "HD lover" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ringside - The Best of Mike Tyson (DVD)

This DVD comes from an ESPN Classics 6 hour television show! It starts at the beginning and goes through his early career fight-by-fight. The fights are shown in their entirety (though obviously much is cut out--it goes straight to the bell and without any corner talk, just bell, ding, bell, ko). I also didn't realize Michael Buffer was still shouting his trademark saying back in 1985! A good add to any Tyson fan's collection. The only problem with this video is that it comes from the TV show--and ESPN actually shows a 'coming up' right up to the point where the commercials would roll. That wouldn't necessarily be a problem, but for some reason ESPN felt it was important to show you the most exciting parts of the next 20 minutes--the knockout punches, the bloodied opponents, the referee making the 10-count! So remember, when it cut's to the 'coming up' part, cover your eyes and lower the volume!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all!!!! The Best of......., November 22, 2006

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Vernon E. Grier (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ringside - The Best of Mike Tyson (DVD)

I purchased this dvd because I love to see Mike Tyson box when he was in his ferocious, primal youth. This dvd has 19 of his fights in their entirety from his pro debut to his knockout by Buster Douglas! Absolutely amazing stuff! I love boxing dvds and this one would rank up there with my all time favorite boxing dvd "Muhammad Ali -The Whole Story" which incidentally is out of print. So, get this dvd and add it to your collection! You will not regret buying "The Best of Mike Tyson"! The picture quality is great, the commentary by the analysts is great! Hopefully, ESPN Classics will release a part-two of this set with his fights with Holyfield!