An Olympic Boxer Shares the Secret to Mike Tyson’s Power

Mike Tyson He was a beast at his peak, ruling the ring with a power unparalleled in boxing history. His devastating punches have forced many boxers to choose retirement. Yet, studied by fans and legions of trainers, Tyson’s techniques still prove their worth despite the hiatus of three to four decades, when the champion used those techniques to devastating effect. Olympic bronze medalist Tony Jeffries dissected Iron Mike techniques that not only proved brilliant defensively but, in turn, channeled his power over an opponent in the most unorthodox way.

Born in Sunderland, England, Tony David Jeffries donned the gloves at the age of 10. He won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Jeffries announced his retirement on Facebook on September 23, 2012. Despite surgery and treatment, ongoing problems with his hands forced him to retire. Kentucky-based Tony and fitness guru Kevan Watson run the Box ‘N Burn boxing gym in Santa Monica, California.

The Peek-A-Boo and Master Mike Tyson

Over a million have subscribed to a boxing instructional YouTube channel hosted by the six-foot-two-inch Yafa. In one of the short videos, he shares the basics of Mike’s punching power, especially the unimaginable angles he used to take to launch an attack.

Highlighting the crucial reasons why Tyson bobbed his head to one side, Jeffries mentioned the first to keep opponents guessing in terms of what stance he might take to attack. Tech has benefited defensively, too. She helped Mike sneak up stealthily and escape some damaging punches in turn.

Finally, shifting his body weight onto one leg while bobbing helped Mike create a brutal combination of a straight left or right cross and immediately follow it up with a left hook.

The technique used to defeat many enemies

Coach Cus D’Amato is considered the progenitor of the peek-a-boo style of boxing. Widespread fame came when his most famous student, Mike, launched his pain campaign in 1985.

The peek-a-boo looks offensive, but its primary function is defensive. An essential component of counterpunching that requires a high level of defense when the fighter approaches the opponent. Mike Tyson is without a doubt the most legendary practitioner of this method. However, Floyd Patterson was considered the first boxer to use this technique. Gentleman of Boxing won the middleweight gold medal at the Helsinki Olympics. Later, as a professional, he became the two-time heavyweight champion.

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