Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno 1, HBO Program

Published 2014-06-06
Recorded live on VHS February 25, 1989. Includes entire pre-fight program, commentary, and the full fight. Hosted by Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Harold Lederman.

All Comments (21)
  • @cadnewham
    Man can't tell you how much I wish boxing would have days like this again.
  • @AmericanMade87
    Biggest mistake of Tysons boxing career was letting Kevin Rooney go. The man was a great trainer and he was perfect for Tyson. Kevin knows his boxing. There's a reason Tyson looked slow and sloppy from this fight and onwards
  • @77chonyc
    Tyson was never replaced and the way boxing is looking nowadays, I dont think we will ever get a replacement..
  • This was when Tyson started to ignored all his technique and used solely his brute strength to beat his opponent. He became predictable.
  • @kimmolaine8069
    I'm thankful that you've uploaded the quality programming with the fight. Living boxing history by watching these.
  • Bruno was a good fighter and I don't feel got as much respesct as he deserved.  Lennox Lewis would never have stood a chance against Tyson in the 80's or early 90's, but Frank fought him twice and took his beating like a man.
  • @lunitari74
    Wonderful memories. Thank you for these full broadcasts!
  • @ChristoMac
    I have so much love for Mike and I'm so happy to see him doing great in 2019!
  • @gregm4457
    In round 3, Ray Leonard points out something that shows how good of a boxing eye he has- he notices Tyson's approach has changed compared to the previous few fights. This fight is the beginning of the end for Mike. Sad!
  • @johnsmith-mm1vt
    Sugar ray Leonard doesnt look like he had a fight in his life.  One cool handsome dude. I know its old but Sugar ray was and still is the man.
  • @Aces77777
    I remember watching this live when I was young
  • @Bcilloz
    You got to realize that this is young kid talking here, he didn't realize that King and all those leeches he had walking him to the ring were really bad for him. I can't imagine being this young with no positive influences in your life and the only people you have to turn to for advice is Don King and Robbin Givins. That right there is a recipe for disaster. It's sad what happened to Mike in his career. Had this dude kept the people in his corner really cared for him, I believe he would have great for years.
  • @doncee5066
    HBO did such a great job promoting Mike Tyson and regardless of what you guys say Tyson was extremely charismatic! All the drama sells too. Showtime doing the same thing with Gervonta Davis.
  • @gumpy4960
    Tyson still has his power and speed here but everything else has gone