Though boxers commonly gain fame through flashy knockouts and being able to take a punch, Mason tries to educate his students on these misconceptions. “Mike Tyson said it best, ‘Tough guys don’t last in boxing,’ and that’s the truth, ” Mason said. “If you have that tough guy mindset, meaning that you’re refusing to kind of be humble and listen, work slow, then you won’t last at all because you’ll get ate up before you ever get a chance to grow your skill.”