Could Tua have beat Tyson if they had of met? was Tyson too far gone by that time? I feel Tyson was highly beatable by that stage and Tua hasd the power to knock him out. This content is protected
Tua beats Tyson anytime after 96. By the late 90s, Mike was reduced to a 5-round fighter. Prime Tyson wipes his ass with Tua.
Tyson was too far gone by that time??? What time? Anyways, although Tua could punch, I think Mike at his worst, and suffering from the flu, could still beat Tua
Before the Bruno or Holyfield fights and I would have favoured Mike to win a decision. The Holyfield losses broke Tysons heart and after that his preparation and fitness was never the same again. After the Holyfield fights and Tua becomes more of a favourite with every year that passes. By 1999/2000 I would make Tua a strong favourite to get the KO victory.
Tua is never close to prime Mike level. Tyson that fought Bruno and Holyfield in mid 90s would still beat Tua. Tua isnt capable of throwing those rapidfire combo that Mike threw to finished off Bruno in their second bout. Also, Tyson actually looked good against Golota and Savarese. I dont see Tua destroying Golota's whole body the way Mike did within 2 rounds.
Prime Tyson would knock Tua out within 5 rounds cause he tore down guys much taller and heavier than him..second Tyson would lose for KO after the 5th imo. Tua win with second Tyson for decision wouldnt be surprising.
Prime for Prime Tyson is the easy winner. If they had fought before Tyson/Holyfield, I'll go with Tyson. Mike was faded from his prime but Tua did not have a lot of experience yet. If they had fought any time after Holyfield/Tyson II, I have to pick Tua to beat Tyson.
I don't think so. After the second Holyfield fight, all Tyson had left was power, and Tua had a great chin. Tua's speed and power would make a gassed Mike quit at some point.