Tyson vs Witherspoon prime!

Tyson KO1. Hes folded up against Smith when Smith decided to take it to him, what makes you think he could handle Tysons fury? Boobalicious is fairly overated on this forum, but fits nicely into the top ten of the mid 80's, with the Tubbs, Douglas, Tucker, Page, Bruno's etc.

 

I dont think Spoon ever had the kind if style to give Tyson fits. He had an ok jab, a weird overhand right that was effective against tall opponents and he wasnt a super quick mobile fighter. He was also a fairly passive guy. Too much inconsistency against the same fighters Tyson was beating pretty easily to say he would do much more than the rest of them.

 

There were rumours during the late 80's and early 90's that the only fighter who Tyson's camp had concerns about was Tim Witherspoon, and for stylistic reasons. Had Tyson fought Spoon anytime between 1986-1991, he would not have been the best athlete nor even the most established fighter legacy wise who Tyson had faced. I could however see him giving Tyson fits had he shown up in good form. Witherspoon's defense was better than most of Tyson's opponents, as was his chin. He had a longer wingspan than most of the men around at the time, and fought a rather awkward style that a lot of guys couldn't figure out. He also had guts, as was commented on by a lot of boxing personalities. Tim wasn't afraid to step in the ring with anybody.

So what would happen? hard to say. Given that quite a few of Tim's peers such Tucker, Smith, Green, Ribalta and Biggs took Tyson a number of rounds, I don't think that its out of the question that he might do the same. No, I don't see him winning, but a competitive fight ending in either a late stoppage or decision is not unrealistic.

 

I like Tyson by KO...When he was on a roll he was in a different class...look at the way he dominated, Thomas,Berbick,Tubbs,Biggs,Holmes,Spinks,Etc....Witherspoon would have had an exit before 8

 

Tyson wins on an ugly 12 round decision, if Witherspoon is motivated, if not, then Tyson stops him in five to six rounds.

 

witherspoon doesnt have the right style to beat mike tyson.....cross arm defence........................i luv witherspoon.....but styles make fights..........tyson tko in 4 to 6 rds

 

Tyson too focused, too quick and defensively superior. Tyson TKO6

 

When has Holyfield been ko'd in one round?? Spoon didnt have half the chin of Holy.

 

what about prime witherspoon v tyson of 89 onwards. that would be more interesting

 

The Spoon that lost in one round was not in shape, mentally or physically, nor was he focused or prepared for Smith's style. He was supposed to waft around with a fattie and it all changed-up at the last minute.

 

Well in that case he gets a pass. :-(