Was Tyson P4P the best?

[bigG]

i think tysons 'post peak' performances, in and out of the ring, have tarnished his memory for many.....when i was growing up, tyson was THE dominant heavyweight, the most famous boxer in the world, and one of the most recogniseable celebrities in the world....oh, and he could fight.....before buster douglas shattered mikeys fragile self belief, before his cloak of invincibility was cruelly ripped from his shoulders, the guy was human wrecking ball, tearing thru a still reasonable heavyweight division like a minature red army tank....the guys tyson beat on the way up and as champion were as good as the guys from many eras......

[Vantage_West]

Originally Posted by Robbi

Tyson was among the pound for pound best fighters during the late 80's. Without question top three, which is rare for a heavyweight during any era. No heavyweight since has been considered so high by the vast majority of fans and press.

good points man

[Vantage_West]

isnt it surprising that when mike tyson ( a king fighter) losses chavez is now the pound 4 pound fighter(another king fighter)

[itliangladiator]

Originally Posted by coronacards

Absolutely YES...at his peak, Tyson was never challenged. During that time, he was the P4P best, most dominant, etc.

Whitaker and Chavez were legitimately challenged, Tyson was not. They were hurt in the ring, Tyson was not. They were knocked down, Tyson was not.

Tyson was so much better than the heavyweight division, I can't help but think he was P4P best...

Agreed my man. Agreed.

[Bigcat]

Very good observation by someone there..

Both Mike and Pinklon were both in the P4P standings in the 80's..

Rare for heavyweights.........