But he [Cobb] just kept pushing through. I had to make sure that pressure never psyched me out. Yeah, I faced some good fighters in the lead up to the Tyson fight. I was experienced at that time and I had earned my stripes. Q: So much has been written about the Tyson fight and you must have been asked just about everything about that incredible fight. I was more off balance, he hit me while I was squared up.
The force of the punch knocked me down as I was trying to stop myself from going down. But I was totally into the fight and I was totally aware of everything. Have you ever thought about what might have been if the referee had given you a quick count and waved the fight off? But I took the eight-count and gave myself a body check, to make sure I was on point. But I was able to get up at any time.
By the time I go t to camp, it was tough. There was so much pressure. What had been a wonderful childhood dream come true became a nightmare.
But I know I had a great career. I achieved what I set out to achieve, and became heavyweight champion of the world. I know I achieved far more than a lot of people felt I would achieve. Q: People still talk about what would have happened had you and Tyson fought a rematch. Have you given that much thought? Where Is Sports Betting Legal? Projections for All 50 States Read now. How would you rate this article? Follow Us On Social.
Sportsbook Bonuses. Sports Betting Calculators. How to Bet On Sports. Betting Education. Casino Gaming. Holyfield's victory proved only that Douglas had reverted to his former, undisciplined self. If Douglas had trained as diligently to fight Holyfield as he had trained to fight Tyson, he might have won. He weighed 15 pounds more against Holyfield than he had against Tyson. In the months leading up to the bout, he spent more time boozing, partying and eating than working out.
He turned against the manager and trainers who had helped make his victory against Tyson possible, disempowering them. He had no choice, but he also spent too much time in courtrooms fighting King. Douglas' win in Tokyo was a fluke only in the sense that it was the first and last time he performed up to his ability.
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