paintedlady said:

or I can just get my play sista to whoop that ass

phunkdaddy said:

And the KILLIN part to me, is that a lot of Mike's distrust of Robin was instigated BY Don King whispering in Mike's ear after Robin and her mother were, rightfully, questioning Don and his entourage about where the money was going. Regardless of their motivations, it was obvious to them that something wasn't right. Don then pitted Mike against Robin to deflect from the dirt he was doing and his tricks worked like a muhfucka. But somehow he's largely exempt from the hate thrown Robin's way.

bboy87 said:

Too late, naw man, just make her take you out to a movie or buy you a drink. I'm sure she would love to see you again.

TonyVanDam said:

You said that it "does explain why Mike looked at Robin more like a "ho" than a "wife" when he did hit her." and I'm saying that doesn't explain a gatdamn thing. There's no justificatin for him, one of the most powerful punchers of ALL time, to lay his hands on her, even if she was a golddigger, it's not like she invented that pursuit.

And no it ain't the same as Khloe and Lamar in my opinion because

1. Robin had a thriving, budding career as an actress and was pursuing a college education BEFORE she met Mike, while Khloe was just leeching off Kim's infamy.

2. Lamar does not make his living beating grown ass, muscle bound men to a pulp, like Mike did. Therefore, him hitting 110 lb Robin ain't nothing but assault with a deadly weapon.

3. Lamar married Khloe after knowing her 4 weeks and knowing full well she been trynna catch her an athlete all year, so he's EXTRA stupid. Mike and Robin dated a year before marrying, so they both had an inkling and a clue of what the fuck they were dealing with.
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SCNDLS said:

My EXACT quotes: But Robin AND her mother did spend a lot of Mike's money behind his back during the marriage. It's doesn't excuse him for hitting her. But it does explain why Mike looked at Robin more like a "ho" than a "wife" when he did hit her.

Right THERE^ I did acknowledge that it wasn't an excuse for Mike to hit Robin.

All I'm saying is that Mike felt like the victim of lies, deceits, & hurts before Robin did. No, she never hurt him physically. But she was definitely hurting him psychological AND financially during their marriage. Mike told Oprah the real story the first time out: Mike & Robin were hurting each other, NOT all one-sided with Robin promoting Mike as THE only villain for many years after the fact.

As for the Lamar & Khloe situation, I have no doubts that there is real love AND lust between them. But after reading about that post wedding pre-nup agreement with the the specifics that only favors Khloe, I say that there is some Robin Givens-like motives in the works.

My opinion of course.

SCNDLS said:

I don't think that at all. Don't get it twisted.

I do think that Mike didn't understand the game like he should have. In "happier" times, Mike's situation with Robin in the 1980's was about the same as let say Lamar & Khloe is in the 2000's.

TonyVanDam said:

As far as I'm concerned the fact that you used the word "But . . . " after that initial statement is tantamount to you saying you think he DID have grounds to hit her.

TonyVanDam said:

No twisting necessary, what you said was dumb.

SCNDLS said:

He could have taken the peaceful approach and filed a divorce without hit her at all. That much we both can agree on.

But what I can never understand is how could anyone get involve in any kind of a relationship with a man like Mike Tyson knowing beforehand of the kind of psychological baggages that he was carrying long before or during his career in boxing? If a woman is going to look for a man to take advantage of, you would this that Mike would be THE very wrong choice of a man to use. Seriously.

paintedlady said:

"Wanna go for burgers, boo?"

I didn't get bullied by girls in school (but my older brother did,to the point where my mom had to go up to the school ), They all wanted to be my friend

bboy87 said:

So your brother was the cute one eh?

paintedlady said:

Nope, that muthafucka was the sneaky troublemaker

TonyVanDam said:

When she met him it's not like everyone knew dude was crazy and had urshers. Aside from his sad upbringing as far as I recall, he didn't have any incidents outside the ring or anything that was public knowledge. So maybe she thought his simple ass was sweet and she could save him from those around him.

I always thought there was genuine affection between them at first and that others got into it and stirred shit up. Plus, his mental issues prolly came all the way out after they got married and he realized he couldn't control her. Didn't she say that he caused her miscarriage by beating her up?

SCNDLS said:

I have no idea. And I don't recall that info ever being release to the public. But it was reported to the public that Mike was known to punch some holes in the walls.

Ok.. you know what, I just don't need to up in here. Sorry Harlepolis, ya'll should continue. Nevermind my silly anti-woman beater rants.

I'd hit her...but not with my fists...

Robin married a man that abused her physically. Signs may have been there beforehand, but the signs were ignored on both their parts.

So she stood up for herself and that made her unpopular because our man Mike was our hero. Our black Superman, an undefeated champion who we loved. Shame on Robin for speaking up for herself, bitch should keep her mouth shut and take her abuse like a good wife should. Teach her a good lesson for talking shit about our perfect hero Mike.

DAMN. Disingenuous or not if he hated the way she spoke to him or treated him, he always could walk away, seek counsel or leave her. Anything other that beat her ass, NO ONE deserves that, least of all someone less than 1/2 the size of their spouse.

What the fuck is wrong with you people up in this thread? If your spouse were to beat your ass then tell me what you would do? Would you keep our ass quiet? Would you allow the beatings to continue? Would you like people calling you an opportunist because your spouse had more money if you spoke up on it?

He beat her ass because she fine as hell and he was possessive. He loved her dearly, but he couldn't handle her fame and the attention she received.

Let the women write a book, hell let her make a movie, play, heck shout it from the highest mountain, if that makes her a bitch then KUDOS to her for getting away from her abuser.



Its a sad day when women and men say its OK for any woman to get her ass beat by a man.

paintedlady said:

By the you posted, I hope you're not confusing my belief that she's not likable with the suggestion that it's ok for a man to abuse an unlikable woman. I'm not saying that. Abuse is wrong wherever it occurs, regardless of gender.

paintedlady said:

Wait a minute, nobody in this threat even remotely hinted that.

We're only voicing our distrust of the woman, thats ALL there is to it.

Harlepolis said:

Unfortunately, that distrust of her story (I think she got her azz beat BTW) would lead some her to feel that Mike is justified in his action. You may not say it but some might imply that Mike should have treated her in any way that was to his liking because she was just a money grubbing whore.

But I see it this way, many athletes and celebs show off their money. They ride in fancy cars, wear expensive clothes and basically buy the attention of any woman they want attention from.
So these men attract golddiggers by default. Only a golddigger is impressed by that mess and seeks men specifically like that. So if Mike got a golddigger, its simply because he advertised himself in a way were the golddiggers would flock to him.

Yes, most rich men will attract all women, but Mike had extravagant spending habits that would lead me to believe he bought love and never looked for a woman of good character. Instead he chose the hottest piece of ass and literally bought it, should we expect an expensive piece of ass to act any different?

paintedlady said:

Thank you for proving my point.

Also - I said earlier that Mike is trying to move on for the sake of hisself and his children,,,,,which indicate that he was in the wrong as well.

I can't stand what this woman did 2 Tyson.....but that said,
Robin..... call me.

I can't stand what this woman did 2 Tyson.....but that said,
Robin..... call me.

Graycap23 said:

yeah, she still fine