I doubt that. I don't know why people think Tyson falls over as soon as the wind from Foreman's punch whooshes past him. Tyson withstood big shots from guys like Razor Ruddock, Frank Bruno, Bonecrusher Smith. Even a washed up Tyson had to be ground down by big puncher extraordinaire Lennox Lewis. You only stopped Tyson by landing consistent combinations.
Lots of dog in Tyson? More like lots of nonsense again from you, Perry. Tyson in his first loss, show a lot more heart and will to win than Foreman did in his first loss. Tyson was hit flushed several times by Douglas before hitting the canvas hard. Half conscious, his first instinct was to fumble around for his gum shield and desperately tried to get to feet and stop the refs count. Compare this to Foreman who kind of stumbled to the floor in stages after initially been knocked off balance by Ali’s punches. Fully conscious with his eye wide open, he seemed more tired than hurt sitting on the canvas yet he didn’t seem to make much effort to beat the count. Certainly it can’t be compared it to the efforts that Tyson made after his own first knockdown suffered. No doubt from their first experience of adversity in their careers, which of the two showed greater heart, will to win and determination.
My votes are for the stewart trained Lennox Lewis, tony Tucker, and prime holmes to potentially outpoint him. All 3 would have to fight the perfect fight and not relax for one moment or George would turn it around in brutal fashion. In a war with young George? Hmm, possibly bowe. He had good stamina and a good workrate and inside game for a big man. But at what cost? His lack of defense might spell the end of his career and permanent brain damage, bowe's size and aggression might be his own doom in the long run and im not 100% convinced he wins anyway. Part of me wants to say Holyfield, but he was in awe of the power and toughness of a fat old george. But if anyone could survive a slug fest itd be him as long as he doesnt get too overconfident or leave himself wide open he might--Scratch all of that, he'd be better off outboxing him. I want to believe Joe Louis could pull something off but his chin and slow feet are nagging doubts. Wait so now tyson has more heart because he struggled to find his mouthpiece? Did he ever get off the floor to win fight of the year like foreman did? Just stop.
Don't be silly. You know I meant that Tyson showed greater heart in his first defeat than Foreman did in his because he still tried his damnest to get up and continue while Foreman didn't seem to make much of a effort even though he seem far less hurt than Tyson was.
Look at all of Foreman's fights, his hands are low almost everytime, and he leaves himself open to a counter with every punch he throws. AJ and Wilder would easily land the right hands on his chin. What he does best is pressure people into ropes or corners and then starts hitting them hard. If he gets anyone in this position and they have **** defense or slow feet..they're getting taken out. I think Fury, Lennox, Tyson, Holyfield, Vitali, Holmes, Bowe, and Usyk can deal with him. With AJ and Wilder, I'd say whoever lands the big shot first has it in the bag. Nothing against Foreman, but if you can move around, counter well and have the ring IQ, I'd say you can take him to 12
Prime Foreman probably would have lost to prime Holmes, Louis, Ali. He could possibly have lost to prime This content is protected
The problem for Bowe against 70s Foreman is the fact that he took too many punches (well, they both did). I think Bowe could have knocked George down with the uppercut, and the fight would more than likely be a brawl. Bowe would have been the faster fighter (and had a jab just as good, nearly as heavy but faster). But as much as I love Big Daddy, I think George would have caught up with him. Prime Holy is trickier, his darting style would probably have given George fits (though I don't think he could have seriously hurt George or knocked him down). I do see a near-Morrison level of decision against George.