| Mike Tyson Height: Legendary Trainer Recounts Infamous Moment With Boxing Icon Legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas has opened up about the infamous incident that saw him put one of his biggest proteges, Mike Tyson, at gunpoint. According to Atlas, the moment took place during the '80s, when the young Tyson was beginning his rise to fame and glory within the sport of boxing. Atlas, who had taken on the role of Tyson's trainer in the waning days of the heavyweight's amateur career, had attempted to teach Tyson the importance of hard work and dedication. After watching Tyson slacking off in practice, Atlas claims he approached the future champion with a Smith and Wesson revolver. "He's been warned before and I tested him. I took my gun out, put it to his head, and cocked it and said 'You're not getting away with this anymore.' Not exactly the way I wanted it to happen, but I had to prove a point," Atlas said. The incident had a profound effect on Tyson, and the boxing icon rewarded his trainer's efforts with a heartfelt vote of confidence. "That man touched my heart and he made me realize that nobody was going to care or have faith in me unless I did it myself," Tyson said. Atlas's hard-nosed tactics paid off, as Tyson went on to become one of the most successful boxers of all time. Standing at five feet, ten inches, the Mike Tyson height held no barrier as he worked to become an unstoppable force in the ring. |