How was M.Tyson able to knock out so many strong opponents quickly?

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  1. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    And now he doesn't
     
  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Not entirely.

    Tyson focused more on precision, and rarely wasted a punch, while Marciano focused more on pressure and punch output.
     
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  3. Matt Bargas

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    Also his ability to avoid getting hit while moving in.
     
  4. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Still impressive.
     
  5. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Which was a bonus.
     
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  7. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Huge punching power, huge speed, great delivery and vicious intentions.
     
  8. channy

    channy 4.7.33 banned Full Member

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    Because he was relatively small for a HW and with speed, and with such bigger targets in front of him how could he miss.
     
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  9. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson was a great student of the game and like Marciano and Frazier used their height to their advantage. It’s hard to punch down and get your hands back up for defense. The good little guys took advantage of that.
     
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  10. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No he didnt Dempsey had 25 or 6.with exhibitions which back then were fights 60.
     
  11. janitor

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    All time punchers are ten a penny, but all time finishers are a much rarer breed.

    Men like Sam Langford, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson, are almost a sub set within that group!
     
  12. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Okay, but they were also exibitions though.
     
  13. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    There heads weren`t bigger than Mike`s though.
     
  14. George Crowcroft

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    He'd walk into the ring and Kung Fu kick his opponents into next week
     
  15. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    It came natural to him ,punching hard .Same as Dempsey ,Marciano ,Foreman ,Tua etc .Guys like that don't think about it ,they just have it ..simple as .