Which great fighter have you seen the most?

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  1. Johnny_B

    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Holy was nice too, but not in Tyson's league in terms of excitement.
    And Tyson was no longer Tyson when he fought the roided cheat.
     
  2. Johnny_B

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    We'll make a Tyson painting together. :p;)
     
  3. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There you go!!!!!
     
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    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Everything that I know to be available of Sanchez, Arguello, Chacon, Hagler, and Saad.
     
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    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Coming from someone who used to think this, you’ll snap out of the Tyson fan boy mode eventually.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Holmes
    Arguello
    Hagler
    Hearns
    Franklin/Saad
    Duran
    Pedroza
    Basically all the greats from the late 70's early 80's are still my favorite to rewatch
     
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    No, you're right. He's quite a few above it.
    Well then who was he? :dunno
     
  8. Johnny_B

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    He's a few levels beneath it. Ask any casual fan who's the most exciting boxer and most will tell you Tyson. A lot of people outside America haven't even heard about Holyfield or they only know him due to Tyson.

    You know very well what I meant. He wasn't as good as he used to be.
     
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    No I won't. This is my assessment of his ability. I named 4-5 boxers who could potentially beat him. I pretty much favor him over anyone else.
     
  10. Saintpat

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    Probably Larry Holmes and Roberto Duran. A lot of SRL and Cuevas too.
     
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  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Why would I ask a casual fan? That's like referencing the opinion of someone who failed science to explain why your theory is right to your professor. It makes no sense :lol:

    "Ah, see I'm right because the stupid people agree with me!"
    Completely down to his own fault. Holyfield wins at any time in the 90s.
     
  12. Johnny_B

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    Being a casual fan doesn't mean they are stupid.

    Yes, it was his fault, but that's besides the point.

    Perhaps, perhaps not. I reckon a early 90s Tyson has a decent chance of winning.
     
  13. George Crowcroft

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    Well then what is the point?
    You also think that you can beat Jack Sharkey and outbox Floyd Mayweather.
     
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    Probably Muhammad Ali because I've seen most of his pro fights, a few of his amateur fights and also sparring and exhibitions.
    He fought a lot of rounds.
     
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  15. Johnny_B

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    Casual fans just don't watch a lot of boxing, that doesn't make them ******ed. ;)

    That Tyson was not as good as he used to, and that the fight would have had a different outcome otherwise.

    I'm confident I'd mop the floor with Sharkey.
    And I clearly won't be out-boxing Mayweather, he's a million times more skilled than me. But I don't have to out-box him, I'll just beat him cause I'm so much stronger than he is. He can land 10 of his punches for 1 of mine, and I'd still win with ease. He simply does not have the power to hurt me. All I need is one good punch and he's out. I can just hit his arms and guard and I'll most likely break bones. If I ever land one clean power punch to his head, he's going to the hospital in a coma.