Joe Bugner 1973 v Mike Tyson 1996

[Stevie G]

Could Bugner cause a monumental upset ? Remember,we're not talking a prime Tyson here.

[Laughing Bruno]

heh heh heh

[Hands of Iron]

Originally Posted by Laughing Bruno

heh heh heh

He picks Tyson.

[Stevie G]

Originally Posted by Hands of Iron

He picks Tyson.

Heh.....Heh.......Know what I mean 'Arry !

[Hookie]

Tyson by KO... yes, I realize this is a post-prison Tyson

[frankenfrank]

Originally Posted by laughing bruno

heh heh heh

[kenmore]

Originally Posted by Stevie G

Could Bugner cause a monumental upset ? Remember,we're not talking a prime Tyson here.

No upset here. Bugner was primarily a tough, durable guy with a very good defense and superb legs (he could run). The prime Bugner might have gone the distance with Tyson, but no more than that.

[LSDarthMaul]

Bugner,look at the stars look how they shine for you!

[Webbiano]

I'm thinking Bugner survives a few scares early on, but is unable to mount enough offense to really worry Tyson and Bugner gets taken out in the mid to late rounds

[kenmore]

Originally Posted by Webbiano

I'm thinking Bugner survives a few scares early on, but is unable to mount enough offense to really worry Tyson and Bugner gets taken out in the mid to late rounds

I agree that Bugner couldn't mount enough of an offense to worry Tyson. But Bugner's defensive skills and capacity to surive were very exceptional. I think he could have held, ran, and covered up sufficiently to get into the very late rounds, or even last the distance.