greater heavyweight. Foreman or Tyson?

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  1. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    On another post I saw a thread talking about George and his greatness. So this question is natural.
     
  2. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foreman all the way.
     
  3. aztec1

    aztec1 UNDERDOG Full Member

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    Tyson
     
  4. reed_man02

    reed_man02 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i got Foreman, they way he destroyed Frazier was amazing. I feel he accomplished more than Tyson clearly.
     
  5. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And he woulda dstroyed Tyson in a similar fashion..:deal
     
  6. AGM

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    Definately Foreman.
     
  7. nulty

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    Are you serious?

    Foreman by a country mile. Tyson was **** scared of the old Foreman yet alone the monster of the early days.

    I believe his comment to Don King was "If you love the mutha****er so much why don't you fight him"

    Enough said.
     
  8. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Head to head I'd take George, young or old.

    Young George had a better career than Tyson.

    Old George had an equal or better career.

    Tyson was an amazing kid, but his time on top lasted about as long as a fart in the wind.
     
  9. hmm

    hmm damn chairs Full Member

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    hmm says... Foreman.. by grill
     
  10. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Foreman, it's not even close. Foreman is a top fiver, Tyson borderline top ten.
     
  11. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Foreman clearly,accomplishments,resume and H2H.
     
  12. zicas

    zicas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman
     
  13. london2k

    london2k Guest

    Foreman beat world class fighters in their primes. Tyson LOST to world class fighters, and had impressive KOs against good, but not great fighters.

    Only Tyson's win against a recently retired Holmes suggests that he could have beaten an all-time great in his prime, as Holmes was really only 4-5 years past his best. But the fact is that Tyson NEVER beat an ATG at his peak. Foreman ruined a lot of ATGs.

    Case closed.
     
  14. Rudyard

    Rudyard **** How You Feel!! HOE! banned

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    No offense but this is a rather obvious thread...Foreman by a country mile!
     
  15. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with everything on this post except,"Holmes was really only 4-5 years past his best."4-5 years past your best is a lifetime in this sport.I feel that big George would have starched Tyson and Larry would have boxed Tyson's ears off.