From 1900-1970 name a contender who

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  1. Mendoza

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    From 1900-1970, I can't think of many contenders who would have troubled Tyson. Your asking for non-linear champions.

    The very good punchers would have the best chance.

    Peter Jackson, Tom Sharkey, Sam Langford, Harry Wills, George Godfrey, and Elmer Ray. If you extend the dates a bit, Ernie Shavers.
     
    Mendoza, Mar 10, 2019
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  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Problem with that is, Tyson had an excellent chin and required a beat down to put away. I'd say guys like Tommy Farr and Eddie Machen who could box and move would be more likely candidates.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Mar 10, 2019
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Chuvalo and Bonavena would both be one sided massacres, IMO. Too easy to hit. Williams would be stopped quickly, perhaps in a Berbick like fashion. I don't know about Langford and Wills. Tom Sharkey and Rex Layne may end up getting the Spinks treatment.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Mar 10, 2019
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  4. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Big Roy Williams laughs at Tysons bull**** calles him a little ****** then gives him hell. If you know about Big Roys history you know I'm right
     
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  5. mcvey

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    I never suggested you thought they would win, I just gave my reasons why I didn't think they would be able to put up much resistance .
     
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  6. mcvey

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    Jackson had over 90 fights, scoring just 27 stoppages, 17 of them over non-entities.I wouldn't classify him as a very good puncher and he doesn't figure as such in any list that I have ever seen.
     
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