Floyd Patterson - Best Tyson Oppenent He'd Beat?

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  1. Fergy

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    Of all the men that stood opposite Mike Tyson, who's the best that Floyd Patterson could have beaten?
    The oppenent s will be the version s Tyson faced.
     
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  2. Dynamicpuncher

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    Michael Spinks
     
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  3. Saintpat

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    He might be able to outwork a one-handed Tony Tucker.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    I think he'd beat Berbick. He'd be an excellent chance against Spinks but not quite a given IMO.
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Maybe
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    He could have a chance against most of them.
     
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  7. Fergy

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    I see him maybe beating Mad Trevor, Berbick had a bit of a punch but I'd dont see him really troubling Floyd.
     
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  8. Fergy

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    What about Ruddock and Tokyo JBD?
     
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  9. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    I'd give him the least chance against those 2 and Lennox Lewis
     
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  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    I think Floyd out points him. If Holmes could beat him...
     
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  11. JohnThomas1

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    I don't think Berbick hit very hard really. That's why i like Floyd.
     
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  12. Fergy

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    Yep not really an big hitter, mate, but
    Floyd by decision for me, mate.
     
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    Think Ruddock would be a nightmare for Floyd. That smash against a guy with Floyd's chin, bad mixture
     
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    The main difference in most cases, is not that the opponents would him, but that the fights woudl be much more competitive.
     
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  15. JohnThomas1

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    Yeah Berbick was durable, up to a point. He's a teeny bit ain to Norton in that he can takes punches from the likes of a Holmes all day long but once that power reaches a certain level he becomes vulnerable. Does Floyd reach that level? It's debatable. He hits quite hard and Berbicks style would force him to let his hands go a bit fighting him off.
     
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