If you had to choose. Would you rather watch Prime Tyson/Floyd or Manny?

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  1. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Tyson at his peak was better than Floyd or Manny. Floyd being the most accomplished out of the bunch. Personally I go with Floyd as he's so versatile and I don't have to worry about his fights ending within 3 rds much in his prime. He's also the most skilled and beats opponents in more versatile ways than Manny's recklessness and Tyson's hayemaker happy days post-91. Beats them in longevity as far as prime too so more fights to watch.

    Now, I'd take Napoles and SRR over pretty much anyone to watch in their primes if you want to get into an anytime kinda thing.
     
  2. epl

    epl Member Full Member

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    I thrive on excitement in boxing, so it's no surprise that Tyson and Pacquaio interest me much more than Floyd. And I've been a Foreman fan for 45 years.
     
  3. Borincano

    Borincano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Set-up a poll. I would go with Tyson. It was always an event anytime he fought.
     
  4. Ricky42791

    Ricky42791 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tyson no question lol
     
  5. Espin88

    Espin88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime Tyson easily, he is possibly the most entertaining fighter ever.
     
  6. MVC

    MVC Boxing Junkie banned

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    Floyd @ super featherweight/Manny around those weights were so exciting too.

    But I can see why people would choose Tyson.
     
  7. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee VIP Member

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    Prime tyson is the best to watch..

    Without him, there wouldnt be a big following in boxing
     
  8. cr33d

    cr33d New Member Full Member

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    Prime tyson next is pacquiao
     
  9. KidDynamite

    KidDynamite Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    No one compares to Tyson in his prime

    The most electrifying and explosive heavyweight of all time is classes above any of these little 130 lb, 145 lb midgets
     
  10. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  11. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course Floyd. Tyson's prime fights are too short or I'd obviously choose him.

    Pac is a good fighter, not an ATG or even a great amongst our era. But he's good. He beats up shot fighters coming off major losses; nothing impressive about him. Also, his technique is terrible. Ask KTFO6
     
  12. Ilesey

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    Tyson, no doubt.
     
  13. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm going with Pac. His fights were the most thrilling and competitive. He has a couple of dominating KOs, but mostly high action back and forth affairs.

    I saw Tyson's prime when I was in high school. He was ferocious, but the fights were over before you could finish a beer in a lot of cases. The most compelling of his fights were losses to Douglas and Holyfield.

    Mayweather's lighter weight days were legendary compared to his fights at higher weight, but still not as exciting as Pac's. I appreciate his technical superiority, but if I'm pulling up fights to watch and enjoy he only has about three.
     
  14. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    obviously tyson or manny. floyd has never had 1 really exciting fight.