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Watch videos from Animal Planet's series TAKING ON TYSON, where boxing legend Mike Tyson goes beyond just breeding and raising pigeons -- he races them for the very first time.
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So, what is pigeon racing? What's the difference between a street pigeon and a racing pigeon? Get the answers from the pigeon racing pros of Taking on Tyson.
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What is the difference between a New York street pigeon and a racing pigeon? Louis the Lip, an old school pigeon flyer, says there's a big difference. It's like comparing a professional athlete to a homeless guy!
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So, how does pigeon racing work? Pigeon racing pros Louis the Lip, Vinnie Torre and Marty McGuiness go over the rules of racing and how the winner is calculated.
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Growing up on the harsh streets of Brooklyn, Mike Tyson was the product of constant bullying and violence. But there was always one thing that brought him peace--raising pigeons. Now, he returns to the scene of a painful childhood, this time, to ...
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Want to be the best? It's going to take hard work, long hours and maybe a little talent. Veteran pigeon fliers Louis the Lip, Vinnie Torre and Marty McGuinness explain.
About Taking on Tyson
Boxing legend Mike Tyson always has loved pigeons. They've been a part of his life since childhood. In fact, Mike threw his first punch when a neighborhood bully killed one of his beloved pigeons and threw it in his face. In TAKING ON TYSON, Mike goes beyond raising pigeons to racing them for the first time, and entering the highly competitive subculture of pigeon racing. The stakes are high in a sport that has just as much machismo as boxing.
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