Mike Tyson's first coach Teddy Atlas recalls holding boxer at gunpoint at the age of 15

Boxing great Mike Tyson was held at gunpoint at of 15 by former coach Teddy Atlas. It is reported that Mike Tyson h me inappropriate approaches towards Teddy Atlas' 11-year-old niece at time. Although Atlas could have me a staggering $30m through his coaching fees by continuing to train with Mike Tyson, 63-year-old fight commentator insists he has regrets over losing out on his 10 percent coaching fee.

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Mike Tyson held at gunpoint: Mike Tyson first coach

Despite being kwn as Mike Tyson first coach, Teddy Atlas put his family above work. Teddy Atlas began moulding Mike Tyson at a tender of 12, but most talked-about moment when two were toger was Mike Tyson being held at gunpoint by Teddy Atlas when heavyweight legend was only 15. While speaking on Joe Rogan Experience, Atlas dressed  'Mike Tyson held at gunpoint' story and explained his actions for doing what he did.

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Mike Tyson held at gunpoint: Teddy Atlas warned Mike Tyson

Teddy Atlas h in fact shot  gun but intentionally missed, sending a warning to a teen Mike Tyson to stay away from his 11-year-old niece. Atlas explained that Tyson's behaviour at time was getting out of control in school as he was threatening or students and acting in an ill-suited manner. ESPN commentator furr ded that he h choice but to expel Tyson from Cus D’Amato's famous Catskill gym in New York. pair won two junior Olympic gold medals during ir three-year stint.

According to reports from Forbes, Mike Tyson is estimated to have acquired $300 million through his boxing career. H Atlas remained his trainer, American coach would have pocketed a usual 10 percent fee amounting up to $30 million. However, Atlas concluded by stating that he has regrets about parting ways with Tyson and remains proud of his life achievements.

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Mike Tyson boxing return

 Mike Tyson boxing return news has sent fans of Iron Mike on social media into a frenzy. 53-year-old posted a couple of videos on social media site Instagram to show off his agility and strength with a trainer. One video was posted with Tyson displaying his lightning-fast reflexes and by his own mission stated, 'I'm back'. 

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