Tyrel Biggs -- just not suited for the pro's or ruined by Tyson?

Biggs could have been better though. He would lose 4 of his next 8 after Tyson. That fight took something out of him.

Tyson did in the post fight commentary say he could have easily stopped him in the third and that he wanted him to remember the beating for a long time.

I dont know how anyone could say Diamiani beat him more impressively than Tyson? :huh

Even after a long layoff Biggs couldnt shake the cut that he sustained in the Bey fight.

 

A ridiculous statement, really. Tyson shattered Biggs completely, making him squeal while doing womanly gestures. What a great post-fight quote if there ever was one.

Keep digging up those old Tyson threads, Connforgiven! :good

 

Supposedly Tyson carried Biggs a few rounds so as to administer more punishment. Biggs used to hound Tyson in the amateurs, making fun of his voice among other things.

 

This.

 

He got robbed the second time against Stevenson.But when did he beat Tyson as an amateur.

 

Yeah I had never seen the fight before, but I had heard that Biggs was getting the better of the match, by listening to commentary from analysts while watching one of Bigg's fights against Ossie Ocasio maybe 20 years ago. Apparently they were wrong..

After watching the clip, ( thanks for posting it ) Biggs indeed looked very amateurish in there. Not very good at all.

 

Those tall lanky guys that hold that head up in the air like a pez dispenser never really do have terrific careers.

 

Biggs was determined to change his style as a pro. He was booed winning the gold medal and booed after his pro debut for his cautious stick and move style.
He went back to that style against Tyson and both Lou Duva and Tyrell Biggs taunted Tyson during the press conferences leading up to the fight calling him a crude fighter.

That pissed Tyson off badly and he punished him for it. Biggs really screwed himself trying to be more of a stationary fighter because his footwork and reach were quite good for a heavyweight.

Biggs won the Bey fight but he was behind on the cards but Bey cut him badly. The Tyson fight was really the start of the end of his career as a top level fighter. He became a stepping stone soon after.

 

He cut off his retreat even sooner and stopped him sooner - Why would it be "ridiculous" to acknowledge that?

:huh I think you're confusing him with Henry Tillman, who reportedly beat Tyson in the ams.

Tyson had a grudge with Biggs dating back to their amateur days, but I'm not aware of them actually fighting there. Biggs did beat Damiani in the ams, and their pro match was billed as a "rematch" of sorts.

 

Damiani-Biggs was stopped because of a ****in cut!!!! There was back and forth action as Biggs was able to land some shots. Tyson-Biggs was a complete whitewash. Biggs got the ever living **** beat out of him. Ridiculous, really.

 

What rounds did you give to Biggs against Damiani?

 

You have to wonder what damage was done to.his heart. The guy was king **** as an amateur and runs head long into a wall he had no prayer of hurdling. Its not like coming short, you fight a guy who you realize you will never be able to beat.

Ouch. Tyson might have ruined his mind, thinking of it in those terms.

 

Tyrell was winning against Mason but was caught by a very tame shot and rolled onto his side slowly like he was done, his spirit was shot and he was a shell to be truthful.. Against Damiani he was in the fight but always slightly behind... Against Bowe he was in the fight and actually fresher than most of his other fights after Tyson... Against Lewisss although he did try to fire back he was overcome by some cleverly timed knockout blows to which he couldn't cope, (no disgrace).. The nights of glory came before Tyson, The one armed win over Simms, the heart against Bey when everything was going disasterously wrong , turning it all around to remain a contender.... Duva was cashing in Biggs v Tyson IMO... getting a cash return before Tyrell imploded... Leslie Roncari and Jimmy Young were the guys who helped him rejuvinate his boxing life after the Tyson loss......... Drugs almost ruined him, but his faith and pride that helped him survive to where he got to as a fighter........ TYrell had more talent in his pinky toe than Audley has in his whole 245lb over hyped Bubble.....

 

Since you're not comprehending what I'm saying...Biggs was competitive against Damiani. Not so much against Tyson. Ridiculous, really.

 

If u turn down the pro Damiani commentary the fight was even at the point it was stopped due to a cut.Ty was beaten by Tyson Damiani Mason Bowe Lewis when at his peak..these guys were all unbeaten..and either ATG 'S or top class...cant think if a fighter who fought a tougher list.
The drug thing is boring..Ty was clean from 84...He boxed superbly in round 1 v Michelle until he started fouling him...counted 22 elbows or butts in the fight...Don Kings referee didnt see one...Ty was cashed in by that piece of sh#t Duva...the Damiani fight was madness as a first fight back..And yes Ty had a heavy cold that contributed to him running out of gas v Mason...The Bowe fight was a classic Ty at his best but lacked power at the very top end.
Still world amateur champ..olympic champ..wins over Tillis Simm Bey Snipes Marin Occasio..show Ty was no mug...
Ty's biggest failing was that he didn't look after his money...something that he has paid for dearly since