Would you have fought a prime Mike Tyson for $1 million?

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  1. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I know there was a thread about something like this but couldn't find it.

    So would you? If so, what would be your strategy? Just pretend to be hurt in the first jab that he throws? Actually try to prove your "warrior" heart and exchange with him? :lol:
     
  2. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As for myself, i would've done it. I would just go down in the first punch that he throws, even if it misses. Sort of like what Michael Spinks did but a lot faster.
     
  3. rccwilliams

    rccwilliams Sippin' on some sizzurp Full Member

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  4. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Hell no. Would you let yourself get run over by a train for a million?
     
  5. juanitoboxing

    juanitoboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1 million dollars in 1986 or now? It does make a huge difference.
     
  6. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1986.
     
  7. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  8. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would have, and I'd have done my best to make it a dogfight.
     
  9. juanitoboxing

    juanitoboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Then Yes
     
  10. Boxing Fanatic

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    I'd probably get my ass kicked, but, yes. I don't fear any boxer today, but, Mike is the only one I fear. He was just too physically gifted. How could u even compete with him?
     
  11. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    People overestimate the damage that a boxer can do. In fact, chances are a complete novice would be hurt less than a fighter would. One punch would put you down, there would be no sustained beating like a pro might have to take. You may not look good in there,but the chances of long lasting injury are lesser the shorter the fight last.

    So yeah, I'd fight him for a million.

    As for my strategy, I'd use the Holyfield game plan. First I'd pump myself full of roids, then come fight time I'll use excessive holding and a few well placed headbutts. That's the plan...but, everyone has a plan until they get hit.
     
  12. essexboy

    essexboy The Cat Full Member

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    Pretend to be hurt by the first jab he throws? I dont think I'd have to pretend.
     
  13. Miles5149

    Miles5149 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Absolutely in a heartbeat. I just hope I wouldn't die. To pretty much never have to work again for about 30 seconds of pain I probably wouldn't feel cause I'd be unconscious. I'll take it.
     
  14. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    lmao... We've got some brave people here. Mike Tyson is a man who carried, literally, 40-50 EXTRA pounds (that shouldn't have even been there) of pure explosive, fast-twitch, dense muscle on a frame only 5'10 or 5'11. When you talk about "freaks of nature" that's Mike Tyson. I don't care if you knew who Tyson was, if you saw him in the flesh you would not let that guy hit you for any amount of money. Would you fight a polar bear for a million dollars? Would you fight an African lion for a million dollars? GTFOH! :lol:
     
  15. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well, i mean if he missed, i would still pretend i was hurt.