Mike Tyson has finally opened the lid on his beef with trainer Teddy Atlas, by naming him as the best coach he’s had. Tyson credits his development in the ring to the legendary trainer. Atlas and Iron Mike had a major feud. Atlas and Tyson clashed early on his career which then led Cus D’Amato to remove Teddy from the team. Since then both men have thrown shade at each other publicly. However, Tyson recently revealed his admiration for Atlas on a recent episode of his podcast.

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“I can’t get angry at him”- Mike Tyson

“. I love Teddy. Yeah. I don’t care how mad he gets because if it wasn’t for Teddy I wouldn’t be who I am basically. I can’t get angry at him,” said Tyson on his podcast

Tyson has often credited the legendary trainer Cus D’Amato for his progress in and outside the ring. He often refers to D’Amato as his father-figure and was devastated when he passed away. However, after his recent podcast, Mike said Teddy was an instrumental part of his career.

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Teddy Atlas has not shied away from criticizing Mike Tyson. Atlas had plenty to say on Joe Rogan’s podcast in 2018.
“He used to hide in between abandoned building walls in Brownsville, it was a rough place. He used to hide between walls to not get picked on, He was as strong a guy as you’re ever gonna see, but he was as weak of a person as you’re ever gonna find,” said Atlas on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

Tyson is set to return to the ring for charity and is training under legendary MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro. Plenty of promotions have offered ‘Iron’ Mike, mega deals. However, Tyson is yet to confirm his next opponent. With Tyson set to return, fight fans are itching to see who he faces next.

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“It Was Some Nasty Stuff I Wouldn’t Tell My Kids to Do”-Mike Tyson