Higher ATG: Wladimir Klitschko or Mike Tyson?

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  1. AnotherFan

    AnotherFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unless Wlad is the hardest hitting boxer of all times, he is at least on level with the absolute best power punchers there ever was. I agree Tyson lands more shots, but Wlad has the advantage of reach which is neat.
     
  2. Gneus7

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  4. CrossedLine

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    Depends what criteria. H2H Tyson has it, fame Tyson has it, promoting the sport (albeit infamously) Tyson has it. When we talk about longevity and reign, Wlad kills it, and coming back from adversity Wlad has it.

    I'd say Tyson, cause I'm racist, obviously.
     
  5. HerolGee

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    but then any one of tysons title victims would go unbeaten against wlads entire title defence set.

    if they could maintain longevity and interest that long of course.
     
  6. Outstock

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    Mike Tyson - 8 defences of the Undisputed HW Title

    Wlad - Zero.
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    Tyson- Two time fighter of the year 1986. 1988

    Wlad- Zero

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    Tyson- PPV Sensation and global superstar

    Wlad- Zero PPV

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    Tyson- Rated #1 hardest hitter of all time by ESPN
    Rated #16 hardest puncher of all time by Ring.
     
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    Tyson. Size disadvantage vs. size advantage.
     
  8. Techniques

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    wlad hasnt fought anybody, and hes boring as **** and NEVER interested me, the only fight that interested me was the david haye fight
     
  9. HeavyweightCP

    HeavyweightCP Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson fought better fighters than Wlad and was a overall better fighter than Wlad H2h beat and Wlad has better longevity but tyson is the greater heavyweight he was better than Wlad Larry Holmes even in 88 Is better than any fighter Wlad has beat
     
  10. AnotherFan

    AnotherFan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The arguments for Mike Tyson beeing the higher ATG are still fairly weak. "Wlad hasn't fought anybode" and "ancient Larry Holmes better than todays prime top contenders" isn't very knowledgeable. Just average fanboyism.

    Which boxers Mike fought were so great and why?
     
  11. HeavyweightCP

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    You are not knowledgable on the sport name one fighter in the top ten that's beats Holmes of 88 he had great win later vs a prime ray mercer dude heavyweight boxing is god awful just watch you know stupid you sound saying the top dudes today are better than besides Wlad wig beats Holmes of 88 today?
     
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  13. Manfred

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    Gents, Wlad is not even listed as an ATG period. Tyson is so that should tell you something. Like uhh maybe Wlad ain't shiiitt.:lol:
     
  14. dan4579

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  15. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Your grammar is terrible.

    Coulda, woulda, shouda.