Was Mike Tyson invincible in his prime?

No.

 

no human is invincible.

 

Probably, unfortunately, his prime is quite short.

But him being past it was still enough for most, only Holyfield was able to upend him.

Tyson was merely a shell of himself when he went against Lewis.

 

no, he lost to a bum.

 

No. He got KO'ed by a ton of bums. He is the most overrated boxer of all time. His fans use "prime" more casually than anyone.

 

Novice question. No man is invincible. And Tyson's smallness is always gonna be a problem against the big guys of today. Klit's and Lewis will just probably beat Mike, though it is a tight ass call.

 

idiotic thread

 

No.

 

The Deadly Combination…Tyson Style!

If, like me, you grew up watching a young Mike Tyson cut a swathe through the heavyweight division in the late 1980′s and early 1990′s, you will have noticed the speed at which he followed up his jab with subsequent hooks. Take for instance his demolition of Larry Holmes. The combination that signalled the beginning of the end for Holmes was a step in with a jab and a crashing right hook to the jaw. What is more impressive than anything is the fact that Larry regained his feet at all after that shot, even if he was allowed a short stay of execution. Tyson’s speed and accuracy was chilling.

A sign of a great fighter is this ability to be out of range one second, then in the flap of a hummingbird’s wing be in range and unleashing killer shots. Tyson did it then, Pacquiao does it now. There is a knack to it though, and in this article I want to give a brief introduction to the process of combining the jab with the hooks. I’ll present the combination below, then read on for a useful little insight:

Throw the Jab combined with the move forward
Throw the mid-range right hook
Finish with mid range left hook.
Some Things to Note…

Rather than throwing the jab at precisely ‘long range’, get a little closer (somewhere between long range and mid range) By getting that little bit closer, this means that the jab will strike further through the target leaving you slightly closer to a hurt opponent.
The jab provides the leverage for the crunching mid range right hook. Because you’ve got slightly closer following the jab, you can extend the right hook that little bit further. This means that you’ve been pragmatic and flexible in your attack, just like Tyson and Pacquiao! You’ve combined the requirements of long range and mid range to deadly effect!
The final left hook is the ‘icing on the cake.’ You’ve hurt the opponent and following the right hook you’ve provided yourself with massive leverage to launch the final hook…Kapow!

All credits go to [url]http://www.myboxingcoach.com/the-jab-and-hooks/[/url]

 

Buster Douglas didnt think so.

Neither did Holyfield.

 

Is Deontay Wilder invincible?

 

:huh wtf is Wilder's name doing in a thread about Tyson? atsch

 

No of course not he was very good but no fighter in history has been invincible. (except Calzaghe :hey )

 

No, but I will say he was the most devestating force in his prime and probably no1 H2H fighter of all time. I can't pick an opponent who he would not be the favourite over.
Tyson interesting on the forums because he is such a polarizing figure, noobs throw endless accolades on him referring to him as the greatest there ever was with no real knowledge of the sport. Unfortunately these unfounded accolades from casual fans has a polar opposite backlash where people who know a lot more about the sport are quick to oppose the view but at the same time causing a backlash where they in turn underate him.

Tyson was probably the most impressive specimen to ever lace up the gloves. He had a short prime, trouble outside the ring which affected his career, years out in prison and a comeback years later a shadow of himself where he still was a force.
He is not the greatest, he isn't top ten, he isn't top 25. Resume is too important to look past that. H2H and in his prime, i'd say one of if not the best there ever was.