2017 Anthony Joshua vs 1987 Mike Tyson

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Who wins and how

  1. AJ KO TKO

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    5.4%

  2. Tyson KO/TKO

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    94.6%

  3. AJ Decision

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  4. Tyson Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    This would be an interesting fight. We would all tune into Netflix to watch.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Apr 1, 2026
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  2. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Dubois is just a C-grade fighter Full Member

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    Is this some kind of joke? AJ moves like he's in cement, his footwork ruins him, he'd be a sitting duck for a prime Tyson and he's got no chin.
     
    Mark Anthony, Apr 1, 2026
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  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joshua has a poor style against Tyson, he doesn’t change his levels, which would spell disaster against Tyson who got low and came over the top, and would also be able to get them bodyshots off inside too with the way Joshua defends.

    Obviously Joshua has a puncher’s chance especially with that uppercut, but I’d surely favour Tyson.
     
    Devon, Apr 2, 2026
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    He's a faster version of Bruno and more fluid
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Apr 2, 2026
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    He's shown good footwork and movement
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Apr 2, 2026
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  6. FoxyBoatman

    FoxyBoatman New Member Full Member

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    tyson wins 90 plus percent of the time, joshua limited to punchers chance
     
    FoxyBoatman, Apr 2, 2026
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    723 Old-head Full Member

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    AJ's awesome, but I'd be surprised if anyone here was able to make a case for him winning this.
     
    723, Apr 2, 2026
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    If I'm momentarily playing AJ's advocate, then I would say AJ's probably the most powerful puncher Tyson ever faced.
     
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    723 Old-head Full Member

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    More so than Ruddock?
     
    723, Apr 2, 2026
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  10. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Quite certain this is a stealth bash AJ thread.
     
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  11. NewChallenger

    NewChallenger Active Member Full Member

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    Just watch Tyson Bruno and you wouldn't have to ask this
     
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  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    No way is AJ getting through the whole fight.
     
    Fergy, Apr 2, 2026
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  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I seem to recall Tyson being staggered
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Apr 3, 2026
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    I recall Bruno getting completly obliderated
     
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  15. slash

    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joshua would be beat before he even stepped into the ring. You know,, "that thing".

    2 rounds, 3 tops. Joshua would be shaking like jello.
     
    slash, Apr 3, 2026
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