Mike Tyson Best Friend Big Joe Egan Tells His Story.
James English, The Anything Goes Show Ep76.
The story of joe Egan.
Born and bred in Dublin, Big Joe Egan, as he is affectionately known, got his first ring baptism of fire when he fought the national junior champion Steve Collins. In Joe's second fight against Collins he proved that he'd come on in leaps and bounds. By the age of 24 he had recorded over 80 wins, 7 Irish titles and he was a Golden Gloves Champion. Joe fought 11 times wearing the green vest of Ireland and he attracted even more attention when he went the distance with Lennox Lewis and beat the future WBA champion Bruce Seldon. The fight had it all and enthralled those at the ringside.
Joe was encouraged by Floyd Patterson to try his luck in the USA, so Joe joined Mike Tyson's training camp in the Catskill mountains with the great Cus D'Amato. Joe became like a brother to Mike Tyson, who once said of Joe after a particularly vicious sparring session, that Joe was the Toughest White Man on the Planet. The two became the firmest of friends.
Joe's dreams of continuing as a boxer were cruelly shattered when he was forced to quit following a serious road accident on the night of his second pro fight. Changing fortunes saw him struggle to get his life back on track. His personal life hit the headlines after his former glamorous fiancée Lisa Murphy left him for Lord of the Dance (1997) Michael Flatley. The downward spiral continued with a new pub business venture pitting Joe against organised protection racketeers armed with guns, axes and machetes. Joe was shot and nearly died and was also later charged with attempted murder.
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The Irish are a special race. Something about them is amazing.
@cian9488
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@Dsk-zn1yj
2 жыл бұрын
Of course bro we are good people
@francis5326
2 жыл бұрын
Ireland not the same
@4saxon7
2 жыл бұрын
Irish and Jamaicans
@reaperj550
Жыл бұрын
That is quite literally racist lol
James, that’s been one of the best if not thee best guest you have had on, what a fantastic down to earth big joe is! Well done brother
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏼
@englishbob8989
4 жыл бұрын
great interview, could listen to joe all night, every interviewers dream
@Ytnzy250
3 жыл бұрын
Buy his book, great read.
This is was one of the most genuine guys I've heard. Grt to hear him.
@michealsmith2698
4 жыл бұрын
Ur Wright scott
@scottgilmour749
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrUnder30seconds I can c u introducing urself and...... And something not nice😂😂😂
'If your going to get battered, you may as well get battered by the best'
@rezaninorowzin1060
2 ай бұрын
Fuck Man got batterd 30min ago bij a 150 lbs boxer fuck but I love it But I’m hurt baddddd
What a respectful and humble guy Big Joe is ! What surprised me most was his memory and recollection of people and events ! that's really something for someone who's taken as many big hits as he has for so many years. Hope his film gets made I'd certainly watch that!
That is the most enjoyable interview I’ve ever watched. Didn’t want it to end.
LovelyGuy ,Better than any of those Gangsters/Drug Dealers .
@barryblaxland418
3 жыл бұрын
Top man Joe really enjoyed this
A real hard man , not a thought of being a bully.
What a great guy.I'm not surprised he's got so many friends.I'd be his friend.Great interview.
This is one humble bloke...very likeable 👍🏻
What a humble man.. Sign of a true champ. Another great guest James.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks terry 👍🏼
Seems like a real nice genuine guy.Would happily listen to his stories for hours
Must be the best interview I've ever heard big Joe Egan a genuine humble guy could listen to joe all day long ,tells a fabulous story.
Joe speaks so eloquently, a really good story teller
What a good man , even though he looks rough he seems so approachable
What a great guy Joe is, he has had an amazing life and listening to his story was a great start to the day. Top work as always James.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mark
What a fantastic interview! Joe you are an amazing humble person, loved this!! Your story is captivating and so interesting. And your full of diamonds, made me laugh so much! So much love and respect 💯❤👍👊
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dee 💚❤️
Joe is a fantastic guy - genuine down to earth & one of the best. Great interview - thanks for the mention.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
Just shows the importance of having a good dad ❤
this was a real joy to watch,what a genuine man joe seems.keep them coming james.
I never thought I'd come to the conclusion that Michael Flatley was the bravest man in Ireland
@32cityman
4 жыл бұрын
Haha belter
@justinwalsh3414
4 жыл бұрын
Ye owl micheal flattly very good fighter😁&dancer,so with rythem &pious ,I think helps a boxer .
@edwardthompson3213
Жыл бұрын
You can say that again😭😭😭
@firstclasspvc1097
4 ай бұрын
😂😂
Always watching the new interviews.... great job James.
The best one yet, what a genuine humble guy.
Man amongst men this fella. Best podcast you've done and may be likely to do for a long time. Joe Egan is an absolute gentleman. Brilliant James.
This man is a man's man and a gentleman and humble good luck joe
What absolute gentleman I’ve watched all your shows but this one by far the best yet
Big Jo what a great man if only half the boxers was like him it would be the best sport on the planet -James great interview top man 👍👍
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Sayers thanks Paul 👍🏼
@MrWeAllAreOne
4 жыл бұрын
He is wrong about Ali though. Ali was a racist bigot.
What an amazing, humble, genuine and just likeable guy. Great interview. Got a feeling i will be watching this more than once
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@stephencotterell-eb6rj
Жыл бұрын
000😢😢bună bună 8.30
@rickywanless2239
Жыл бұрын
@@stephencotterell-eb6rj what??
Really enjoyed this one James, thanks
Fantastic interview James, what a character you could spend a whole year listening to Big Joe's Crac.
There’s a man that oozes class from every pore! One of the best podcasts to date. Fantastic. Don’t mistake kindness for weakness with that big fella. Would drop you like a bad habit 💪.Top class
@leedave9314
4 жыл бұрын
Jbravo 01 indeed he does, head like a pit bull, be silly to chance your luck with him now
Outstanding!!!!! Two gentlemen having an awesome conversation 👍👌👌 that was compelling viewing! Another blinder from James!👍👍
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏼
Ive know Joe for years and been on holiday with him in Tenerife with our good mate Nobby, Joe is the real deal a gentleman with a heart of gold, but believe me he mixed it with the best
Big Irish gentleman, fantastic best of luck in everything you do Joe,hard as granet 👊👊👊👊👍😎
James phenomenal podcast. Loved every bloody second of it. Keep up your outstanding work. Love it
Big joes had sum life scary man in his day but no bully !! RESPECT !! Watched all his different interviews !!
I've watched loads of your videos, and never once commented. Joe is a true gentleman I wish him every success. All the best James you're doing great work. Cheers
Amazing interview, big Joe is a gentleman. Loved the way James just let Joe tell his story.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks joe 👍🏼
How can 19 people dislike this, must be very sad people
@torquemada3273
4 жыл бұрын
....anti Irish racist bigots probably but who gives a friar tuck about them arseholes !!!!!!😉
Great interview really enjoyed it 👍🏼 what an absolute gent big joe is, respect to the pair of yous from Dublin 🇮🇪
That was excellent James. So glad you've got a great back catalogue to go through. I know of Joe, through Mike Tyson speaking of him on his podcast. What a terrific interview. Not the the hardest man to get a word out of.! a really lovely humble bloke with an amazing story. Props to you for getting the best from him. Bless up bro 👊
What a great honest man, really inspirational. Thank you for getting him on James.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
Not sure how long James has been doing this but I only discovered this channel about a month ago and I am so glad I did! James you are an awesome interviewer, and to top that you have some awesome names sat opposite you! keep up the good work, this here with Big Joe is one of the best I've watched so far. fantastic mate!
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate the support 👍🏼
Had the pleasure driving for Joe and loved many of his stories on journeys around the country. Never met a more humble kind generous man.a true gentleman a friend and a legend.
I’m 2:45 in and I’m liking this guy. Seems like a respectful genuine fella.
@ash5458
4 жыл бұрын
Great watch. Il be going back watching some of big joes fights. Respect to you both. Subbed.
Top interview, well done man
Great interview, such a well spoken big guy, speeks well about people n doe's not forget good things in life, really enjoyed that, 😉💚🍀🇮🇪
James..that was pure magic to watch....what an amazing story Big Joe has. Every moment was a joy ...Easy to see why everyone loves Joe...a kind courteous and humble man. ...who just happens to be hard as nails too. I was totally engrossed from beginning to end. James,you excelled yourself here. Well done.
Joe is such a gentleman , so softly spoken . You would never guess by just listening to him what a unit he is
Excellent viewing. As we say in Ireland, some man for one man.
This is brilliant, James.
A proper, proper interview. Full credit for getting him on your show James 👍🏆
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
Super interview James dont normally comment yet Joe comes across as a total genuine guy.Really enjoyed this interview brilliant.As I say I watch 99% of your interviews somehow missed this one ..glad I found it. Stay safe
Made that comment half way through...that was your best....great stories.. got better and better
Amazing interview! Thank you.
"A quitter never wins and a winner never quits" 🙌🏿
@JamesEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼
This is gold. Thank you both.
What an amazing interview so blessed and prvellged to have come across this.Diamond character so absorbing and thought provoking.what a special treat.thank yoy
Thanks for this James!
You’ve done it again James... that’s was a brilliant conversation and joe seems like a true honest gentleman loved every minute of it 👌🏻🇮🇪🏴🇬🇧
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian 👍🏼
@sitluxetluxfuit4481
4 жыл бұрын
Brian boru and the union Jack don't mix. Idiot.
@AnthonyT2210
4 жыл бұрын
habitual ritual your a fucking knob man!
What a honest and sincere individual, so happy I Watched this interview.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
You can tell this guy’s as genuine as they come
Great interview. Joe is such an articulate speaker. Met him a few times and he goes out of his way to speak to people. Great to see hes doing well. He deserves everything he gets. Cant think of anyone more intimidating looking to play a hard man role. Great interview James.
Another Brilliant interview. Down to earth guy Big Joe. Keep firing them out James. 👍👍👍!!!
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ricky
Another great guest on the show Big Joes a Gentleman can't wait to see the Movie.🥊🥊
What a great irish man
I love hearing stories off the old school, like this, and you can tell just from how he looks, he's a proper tough un. But what a gentleman, like he says boxing teaches u discipline and RESPECT! That's why I'm glad I and my bros were sent and thats why i took my sons and nephews from young. It's one of the greatest sports in the world. Great interview
Another great interview..I thoroughly enjoyed big Joe and his stories and also a good job by you mate as you let your guests answer your questions without cutting in.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks graham 👍🏼
This was a damn good interview
I'm going through your catalogue James as a new subscriber, this interview is by far and away the best so far. I got a bit emotional listening to big Joe remembering advice from his Dad and his complete humble attitude.
Awesome interview again and good luck to you in future Joe
Great interview as usual James.. What a tough rugged gentleman, old school morals, dying breeds unfortunately.. Reminds me of my late father. Keep up the good work mate! 😊
What a really nice genuine, gentleman Joe is, great video well done to you both:)
Only found this site a few days ago, subscribed and think one of the best on KZread. Why... Absolute fantastic and genuine guests, James lets them tell their real life stories. Big Joe Egan, what a sound man, hard as fucking nails but with a heart of Gold.
Real hard men like joe are humble and praise others and not themselves true hard core man gentle to others kind to others but not a man to take on
@carolinedaly9415
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
Loving his quotes , what a gracious humble soul ❤ the most interesting interview I've ever come across , taught me a few things watching this , so inspirational, well done James 👌👍❤
Just started watching your videos, they are brilliant James. Keep them coming.......
loving this interview and jo is a diamond who can a fab story . His accent is sweet too .
I've watched and listened to so many podcasts now I've lost count. Most of James's and a lot of other people's but this is by far my favourite. Infact Joe is my new favourite person, could listen to him all day. Good work james keep it up 💙
Big Joe is an absolute gentleman, met him many times, such a lovely fella. Kids these days should listen to his story such an inspiration. Brilliant stuff James.
Lovely man could listen to him all day x
Never paused it once, late for work too 😂, fantastic interview from the big man.
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha dedication 👍🏼
@andygordon2599
4 жыл бұрын
@@JamesEnglish fkn due ma books mate 😂.. Cheers James for the consistent, quality work
Really enjoyed. Thank you Joe and James
Absolute legend of a man. Thanks for the upload. Great!
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
👍🏼😀
I used to drink in "The Dubliner" in Brum centre when he worked there with Paddy Finn. Had many a great convo with him about Tyson, he's a lovely guy.
@whatayear
4 жыл бұрын
Drank in there many times didn't know he worked there, knew Paddy had the bar.
@michellechilton3345
4 жыл бұрын
@@whatayear Yeah...in early 90's, then he went to the yenton in Erdington
@ThruDark1
4 жыл бұрын
Michelle Chilton he went the lyndhurst not the Yenton x
@michellechilton3345
4 жыл бұрын
@@ThruDark1 you're right! I dunno where I got the Yenton from lol...I've never been in there 😂
@i_know_youre_right_but
2 жыл бұрын
@@michellechilton3345 I’ve always felt extremely sorry for people who are from Erdington. What an awful, awful area.
This interview is as good as anything you will see WELL DONE!!!!!!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your interview with big Joe, what a thorough gentleman he is. Best of luck to him.👍
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Big joe is a great guy
What a nice eloquent seasoned man with no ums and errs
What a guy!! I like this guy. Genuine. I can see through bs, but this man is decent 🍀
@chrisbennett6260
2 жыл бұрын
100 percent
Great interview. What a humble guy. Could listen to joes life story's all day ✊🏼
I've been slowly making my way through your podcasts James (not much else to do when you're ill and there's a lockdown on 😂). I've got to say, I think this one was my favourite so far. Joe comes across as a great guy with a great moral compass too. I could listen to you interview him for hours. Hopefully if he gets his film done you can have him on again? Anyway, great podcast, and you're a pleasure to watch interviewing folk. 👍
What an amazing articulate, respectfully genuine gentleman, I could listen for hours to you both. Brilliant advert for boxing, a fascinating true account of real men in every sence of the meaning.
Great interview first time really heard joe egan talk great story 👌 that fear comment was gold
one of the most polite humble hard fighting machines your ever meet Mike Tyson tells boxing world Joe Egan the hardest man he ever fought. another great story thank you James and Joe honest straight talking shows on youtube.
@JamesEnglish
3 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
Top class again James 👏🏻
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul
Joe is a gentleman, met him at a few boxing shows ,what you see is what you get with him
@JamesEnglish
4 жыл бұрын
Joe is a class act Paul 👍🏼
I boxed in the same tournament as Joe along time ago (1987 or 1988) in a place called rylane in cork in the south of Ireland ,and I can tell ya he was one big man..I was only 16 at the time and I was fighting a 3 times Irish champion and Joe was fighting a former kickboxer world champion who were both from the home town we were in that night and the place was packed to the raffters..I remember him telling me in the changing room before the fight to relax and be proud to be fighting on a night that you can always say that you did and will always remember...well we both had two great fights that night and Joe was right I am proud and happy to have fought in the same unbelievable tournament on the same night as he did..He is a great fighter and a great guy. 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
@264144253
4 жыл бұрын
Did you win? How did the fights go?
@jonertime9249
3 жыл бұрын
No u didn't.
@jamescregan2052
3 жыл бұрын
@@264144253 ..TO be HONEST we both lost ...but I was only a novice and I fought the great Seanne barrett ,and Joe fought a local lad called EAGAN..a f,WORLD kickboxing champion, great night and great memories..🥊🥊🥊
@jonertime9249
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamescregan2052 ok mate u did.. we all believe u.. 83 born
@264144253
3 жыл бұрын
James Cregan nice one! All the best.
Great interview what an honest soul, met him on Tyson circuit best of luck in your acting career Joe . Great interview James
Amazing video .what a great episode this was. What a great guy and a brilliant story teller .I REALLY ENJOYED this one 👍👍👍👍👍
Brilliant interview.