How might the HW division look if prime Mike Tyson was active now

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  1. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    Tyson would hold all the titles easily
     
  2. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    did this dude actually bring up Kevin Mcbride?wow
     
  3. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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  4. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    He would have to win them off the Klitschkos first and that would not be easy

    Didnt he beat Tyson
     
  5. PowerBack

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    Wladimir is in his prime right now (probably the late part of it, he is 37 afterall), but Tyson is all wrong for him.. Wladimir COULD beat Tyson if he could survive the first 6 rounds, it could happen, Wladimir beating Tyson wouldn't be as much as a shocker as many here believes, but it is still highly unlikely.
    Povetkin and Haye are both very good boxers, but they cannot compete with a prime wrecking machine like Tyson.
    The only man who has the mentality, toughness and overall ability to defeat in the division, is Vitali, and he is 10 years past his prime.
     
  6. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    did he beat Tyson??in 2005..was that prime Tyson?
     
  7. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    Tysons bob and weave style would make Wlad have a panic attack...Now i think he'd have problems with Vitali to be honest
     
  8. Primenal

    Primenal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    #1 or #2. The Wlad that got knocked out in 3 fights would have been scared to death of Tyson. The Wlad of today wouldn't be scared, but would still get KOed in 5.... and this is coming from somebody who likes Wlad. I give him 5 rounds because he has much better stamina these days.
    The reason I say Tyson would be #1 or #2 is because Vitali. I'd love to see that freakin fight! Vitali is bigger, durable chin, good movement, etc, etc... He's a nightmare for a guy like Tyson (even prime Tyson). *IF* Tyson couldn't crack his chin within 3 or 4 rounds, Vitali puts a bigger, more brutal beatdown on Tyson than Douglas could of ever imagined doing. Considering the bombs Vitali took from Lennox and Sanders, and the fact I've never seen the guy go down, I'd be excited to see if he could stand some Mike Tyson hooks.
     
  9. SuzieQ49

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    Wlad > Vitali. Tyson would have a much easier time hitting vitali than wlad.
     
  10. Primenal

    Primenal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Really? Greater resume, mainly due to Vitali's injuries, but a blind man can see the better fighter. I like them both, but they are not the same guys. Wlad is a cautious, robotic, but hard hitting, smart fighter. I enjoy watching him regardless, he takes a little longer than he should, but he fights smart, and typically gets the KO after giving his opponent brain damage.
    Vitali is the Floyd Mayweather of the HW division (I use that loosely). What other HW gets by with keeping one hand down, moves so lightly on his feet, controls distance so well, but meanwhile he can get down in the trenches and go to war? A slick HW with good pop, and a durable chin.
    No comparison for me as to who the better brother is. Wlad will go down with the better record, more title defenses, etc but you got to be kidding if you think he's a tougher time for Tyson.
    Tyson will hit Vitali more no doubt, but that's for 2 reasons... #1 Wlad will already be on the ground while Vitali is taking punches. #2 Wlad is still on the ground while Vitali is taking punches :yep I love and appreciate Wlad, but be real.. No way does he stand up to an aggressive, hard hitting Mike Tyson.
     
  11. Jordan_Davies

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    W Klitschko - Tyson KO 6

    Tyson was a master at bobbing and weaving to get on the inside, somewhere Wlad is not used to fighting. I can see Wlad holding but eventually Tyson lands a few bombs on the fragile chin and its good night

    V Klitschko - Tyson RTD 8

    Prime Vitali could possibly go the distance with Tyson but seeing as he is past 40 now and he has a history of injuries . . . . Vitali quits on his stool

    K Pulev - Tyson KO 5

    Pulev is strong but didnt impress me in his last few outings, Tyson takes him to the cleaners

    D Haye - Tyson KO 6

    The closest thing we have to Tyson today but Haye has been put down at cruiser and heavy, Tyson is the real deal and puts him to sleep

    A Povetkin - Tyson KO 1

    The dude has terrible defence and couldnt even put away an ancient Rahman who had his hands down without the refs help, Tyson obliterates him

    T Fury - Tyson KO at the Press Conference

    Put down by Nevin Pajkic, Lost the first fight with McDermott. Fury opens his mouth at the press conference and Mike stops him there :lol: Mike Tyson KO 3 in all seriousness

    R Helenius - Tyson KO 5

    Helenius' chin and height carries him for a little while but eventually Tyson breaks him down and stops him brutally

    T Adamek - Tyson KO 2

    Adamek just isnt effective at Heavyweight, Cruiserweight Adamek would last longer IMO but either Way Tyson destroys him

    S Cunningham - Tyson KO 6

    Cunninghams boxing skills and range would take him to the middle rounds but around the 4th Tyson catches him and sends him down multiple times with Cunningham somehow getting up, unfortunately theres only so much punishment one man can take

    Tyson the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world once again.
     
  12. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    bailey's probably the best troll on this site because he shrouds his trolling ways in what appears to be legitimacy. he's got a good poker face :lol:
     
  13. Jordan_Davies

    Jordan_Davies Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    http://img.spokeo.com/public/900-600/audley_harrison_2004_05_25.jpg

    TRRUUUUUSSSSSSSS
     
  14. TheNeonSalmon

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    Tyson fought Mcbride when he was 40 years old and washed up. He didnt have trouble with big heavyweights! Tyson would have lost to ****** Bieber when he fought Mcbride.
    In his prime Tyson Ko'd 2 guys who were 6'6" and won UD's over guys who were 6'5" and 6'4"
    Tyson in his prime had zero trouble with big heavyweights.
     
  15. TheNeonSalmon

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