A prime Tyson looked fierce and unbeatable in the first few rounds, but as a bout dragged on, he became quite ordinary. Just look at fights with Mitch Green, James Tillis , Bonecrusher Smith, and Tony Tucker. Tyson hardly looks like the conquerer of the universe in those fights. Holyfield showed Tyson for what he really was..quick , powerful and fierce, but couldn't adapt when things weren't going his way, prone to frustration..and actually losing heart and confidence. That would be suicide against Ali, Frazier or Foreman. If Douglas destroyed Tyson , what would three ATG heavyweights do to him?
I totally agree with all this but the suggestion Frazier would win. Frazier was not able to stand up to a good punch, and much like Foreman buried him, so would Tyson. Ali, Holmes, Lewis, Vitali, in their primes all 4 would pose huge problems for Tyson. These are massive, tough, and skillful boxers. Wladimir I don't think would be able to deal with Tyson's speed and aggression. I don't think he's the strongest character mentally and with all the hype and aura surrounding prime Mike, I just can't see Wladimir turning up in the kind of mental state required to stand up to Tyson.
This content is protected Lewis 60/40 ali,vitali,holmes,fraizer,foreman,Holyfield all have a decent shot at beating him. outside chance for Marciano 30/70
Only 3 in that list could beat a prime Tyson: Ali, Lewis and Vitali. The majority seemed to have voted that way too. Wlad has an outside chance as he is defensively so well tuned, but he would probably crap himself go into his shell.
Joe Loius-greatest heavyweight of all-time got to pick him to knock out anyone. Louis by KO Ali-with those skills I'd favor him by UD. Joe Frasier-big brawler power would love to see it but I could see him beating Tyson as well. That's all that I would say would defeat a prime Tyson. There's others on the list Lennox Lewis, George Foreman, Evander Holyfeld that I think would have a great shot and in Lewis case I'd say even money but the question was would could defeat a Prime Tyson and I'm not sure they could defeat him.
Ali would mentally even things up before Tyson stepped into the ring and UD him to a victory after having a few difficult moments. No idea about Joe Louis. Tyson would knock Frasier out by 5/6 rounds. Tyson is faster, bigger, heavier and quicker than Frasier.