Foreman v Tyson

Tyson is one of the best of all time. Anyone discounting his chances is definitely missing the plot.
Tyson has some of the fastest, and most powerful combos ever, with dynamic footwork.




Foreman KO 2

 

Haha, I like your Tyson build up. Then in a blink of an eye you complete a 180 and drop the "Foreman KO 2" though!

I see why people claim Foreman tears apart the come forward short guys, but Tyson is a completely different fighter than the Joe Frazier's, the Ken Norton's, the Bert Cooper's, the Dwight Muhammad Qawi's...all the squat guys that Foreman pummeled into submission. Tyson has always used his short height and reach to his advantage because his body movement and tremendous defensive skills allowed him to do so. He fought a shat load of guys who dwarfed him in height and reach and had them looking for that soft spot on the canvas.

You need to frustrate Tyson by tying him up, making him miss and dragging the fight out over the long haul. Problem is Foreman's stamina is more questionable than Tyson's, and that Foreman would never tie someone up to stunt their offensive attack. He'll push them back to establish space and measure his own offense. Not sure that will work on Tyson. In fact, all it will do is leave Foreman wide open for counters and reset Mike's offense.

 

Size and power are certainly weighed against Tyson here but the reach wouldn't really be an issue for Tyson as He's fought taller guys his entire career and I SERIOUSLY doubt Foreman's jab would land on Mike's elusive head often enough to make a notable difference here. It's too slow against a guy who's entire style is predicated on slipping that punch.

More likely Foreman throws a few then gets visciously countered before abandoning it and slugging it out with the smaller man.