Why do some people rate Frazier above Tyson?

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  1. Boom1989

    Boom1989 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    The MUHAMMAD ALI victory probably has a lot to do with it.
     
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    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    He holds a win over the greatest heavyweight ever and took him to hell-and-back in their third fight.
     
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    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    beating Ali, beating Foster, beating Ellis, beat quarry, beat Bonavena the Thrilla in Manilla

    plus I think many feel he wins head to head
     
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    Chunk tallaght boy Full Member

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    Name a tyson win thats can match frazier over ali? Theres your answer
     
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    frazier is better period. He didn't fold like a lawn chair under pressure.
     
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    ^what they said^
     
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    :lol::good
     
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  10. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He beat Ali and took part in arguably the greatest heavyweight fight in history, i.e. thrilla in manilla
     
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    This, though I think Tyson wins H2H
     
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    BagsWithDust Well-Known Member Full Member

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    this. And that has a lot to do with the better opposition that frazier had to face. I like tyson but during his time, there wasnt anyone who posed a major threat to him, only his lifestyle
     
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    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frazier ended the Greatest heavyweight of all time Muhammed Alis undefeated streak.

    That accomplishment alone beats anything that Tyson did in his whole career.

    But head to head,Prime for Prime.Iron Mike has a very good chance of beating Frazier. Styles makes fights.
     
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    I think Tyson would've destroyed Frazier prime for prime, but Joe deserves to be ranked higher based on him beating a close to prime Ali. The only HOF fighter that Tyson beat was an ancient Larry Holmes.
     
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    Fraizer was more of a beast in the ring, I think. Their power was comparable, too.
     
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