Muhammad ALi.. Vs Mike Tyson

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by tommygun711, Mar 6, 2010.


Page 1 of 6
  1. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

    15,756
    101
    Dec 26, 2009
    This must be over done, I know, but I wanted to know what you guys thought.
    I'll break it down.
    Ali has been known for his fast hands and feet, obviously one of the fastest heavyweights ever, his hand speed may even be faster then Tysons.
    His Incredible chin is also VERY important in this fight. He took punches from Shavers, Foreman, Frazier, Patterson, Liston, Lyle, Boneavana, and Holmes, but still didn't go down. He also has a reach advantage on Tyson.
    His heart is also one of the best in history.

    Tyson has incredible hand speed and head movement, he could possibly slip Ali's jab. Tyson has power advantages over Ali, he definately hits harder. I don't think that would be a factor in the first place because Ali could take any punch.

    Who do you think would win?
     
    tommygun711, Mar 6, 2010
    tommygun711, Mar 6, 2010
    #1
  2. luciuslim

    luciuslim Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,313
    0
    Jul 16, 2009
    55% - 60% ali
     
    luciuslim, Mar 6, 2010
    luciuslim, Mar 6, 2010
    #2
  3. macho0208

    macho0208 Aspira Boxing Gym Full Member

    224
    0
    Jan 25, 2009
    alsome fight man
     
    macho0208, Mar 6, 2010
    macho0208, Mar 6, 2010
    #3
  4. freelaw

    freelaw Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,143
    916
    Nov 17, 2007
    54-46 Tyson
     
    freelaw, Mar 6, 2010
    freelaw, Mar 6, 2010
    #4
  5. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

    37,866
    45
    Jun 30, 2007
    66' ali vs 88' tyson??

    I'd have to say ali for the reach and ability to hold a guy when he comes in.
    Although tyson back then used to scare the **** out of me.
    I remember being a kid and thinking he was a monster.
     
    LukeO, Mar 6, 2010
    LukeO, Mar 6, 2010
    #5
  6. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

    9,120
    4
    Jun 22, 2009
    I normally side with the modern heavyweight, but in this case I think Ali finds a way to win it. Tyson in his prime was great, but Ali was outstanding
     
    Squire, Mar 6, 2010
    Squire, Mar 6, 2010
    #6
  7. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

    37,866
    45
    Jun 30, 2007
    Every head must bow, every tongue must confess.... This is the greatest of all times.
     
    LukeO, Mar 6, 2010
    LukeO, Mar 6, 2010
    #7
  8. hagman1989

    hagman1989 the boxing site , try it Full Member

    8,284
    1
    Dec 13, 2008
    tyson is overated still fatastic and very etertaining but stll not as good as some would have you believe
     
    hagman1989, Mar 6, 2010
    hagman1989, Mar 6, 2010
    #8
  9. hell on legs

    hell on legs The Human tank Full Member

    336
    0
    Aug 29, 2004
    Ali, to smart, to fast, to tough. And he would do Tysons head in.
     
    hell on legs, Mar 6, 2010
    hell on legs, Mar 6, 2010
    #9
  10. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    28,915
    6,255
    May 18, 2006
    Tyson has a punchers chance.ALI has the speed, footwork and will stop him in the later

    rounds ALI schools him and then takes him out late.
     
    PIPO23, Mar 6, 2010
    PIPO23, Mar 6, 2010
    #10
  11. LukeO

    LukeO Erik Morales is God Full Member

    37,866
    45
    Jun 30, 2007
    Punchers chance does not exist against Ali.
     
    LukeO, Mar 6, 2010
    LukeO, Mar 6, 2010
    #11
  12. KO Boxing

    KO Boxing Boxing Addict Full Member

    7,055
    4
    Apr 30, 2006
    Ali, before the bell even rung.

    Still one of the better mythical match-ups to think about all-time, imho. An 88' Tyson was capable of beating anyone.
     
    KO Boxing, Mar 6, 2010
    KO Boxing, Mar 6, 2010
    #12
  13. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

    15,033
    5
    May 26, 2008
    Ali KO's a prime Tyson in 12.... but I wouldn't be surprised if Ali suffered a knockdown from a lunging Tyson left hook.
     
    J.R., Mar 6, 2010
    J.R., Mar 6, 2010
    #13
  14. Fighting Weight

    Fighting Weight Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    15,428
    3
    Jan 10, 2005
    Yep. I'd give prime Tyson an even chance against any other heavy in history due to the great equaliser he had in both fists, but against Ali it would be meaningless. 1966 Ali beats any heavy that ever lived - easily.
     
    Fighting Weight, Mar 6, 2010
    Fighting Weight, Mar 6, 2010
    #14
  15. RJD

    RJD Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,782
    0
    Dec 23, 2007
    Ali's mind games in the build up to the fight would break Tyson.
     
    RJD, Mar 6, 2010
    RJD, Mar 6, 2010
    #15
Page 1 of 6