1996 Mike Tyson vs 1985 Michael Spinks

Spinks takes him in to at least the 5th, before Tyson s body punching takes its toll.

 

Tyson wins anyway . it is a stylistical thing. Like frank bruno. I think that prime Tyson would knock out a prime larry Holmes too

 

Still an early victory for Tyson. Even the more agile and well trained Spinks from 85 wouldn't be able to avoid getting hit hard by Tyson.
Maybe he can outbox the 2002-2003 Tyson and wear him down in 12 Rounds.

In Tyson's short prime he could beat anybody.

 

Well i disagree with the word "anybody"

 

don't get me wrong: i mean he possibly could. I don't guarantee it. So he has a pretty good chance against Ali, Louis...etc. at least 20-50%. But i have to accentuate that: in his very short prime.

 

Spinks uses his notorious elbow to frustrate Tyson which makes him rage quit.

 

I think 1985 Spinks might pull the trick...against Holyfield. But not against 1996 Tyson. This would definitely be a better fight and I see Spinks last until the 5th or possibly the latter mid rounds.

1996 Mike Tyson still had some speed but his infighting and combination punching were either non-existent or very poor. A far cry from 1987/1988 Iron Mike.

 

Spinks bamboozles him with those awkward combinations

 

Spinks by decision

 

Wow. Hard to say. The style makes me think Mike would land a body punch. I really don't know in this one.

 

Spinks' own team said they had to coax this dude out the dressing room. Tyson was in his head.

 

Spinks was always a slow starter, most of it was tactical as he wanted to get a look at his opponent early. Tyson was always a fast starter. The first few rounds would be very dangerous for Spinks, if he did survive early I see him winning the fight vs this version of Tyson.

Tyson is about as bad a matchup for Spinks as you’ll find. A fast starter (the fastest starter ever) against a slow starter. Tyson’s combination Of tenacity, hand speed, combination punching and punching power are pretty much unparalleled. But by 96 he was no longer that guy so Spinks has a chance here.