I picked Tyson by ko, but if Wlad were to make a fight of it I think it would be with the jab and grab technique. Throw in the odd overhand right that Tyson would be open to and maybe lightning strikes. I just don't see that happening. I really think that if he wanted to, Tyson would even be able to trade with Wlad, having the better chin by far he would win in an exchange.
as a fan of Wladimir, i can admit that Wlad is very lucky that a prime Tyson does not exist, or that glass shatters
Current Wlad would frustrate Tyson, who might even score a KD. The fight would look like the Douglas fight, but Mike wouldnt seem to have any chance after the 1st round. Would probably be like a combination of both Peter fights. And NO, I'm not saying Peter is even in the same school as Mike, let alone same class, but as the cliche goes, styles make fights, and Wlad would solve Mike. Younger Wlad would lose much like the Sanders fight. He'd be blown out trying first to trade, then get petrified when Mike touches him for the first time. Vitali is a different story. Mike's chin was WAY too strong for Vitali's arm punches, and Mike would be able to get inside quickly on those long arms, eliminating that advantage for Klitschko almost immediately. Vitali wouldn't fear Mike, much like against Lewis, but Mike in 88 hit way harder than Lewis, and much crisper and quicker. Those fists didnt have too far to travel, comparatively speaking. I'd predict 2003 Wlad vs 88 Mike - Tyson KO2 Wlad 2012/2013 vs 88 Mike - Wlad KO 10 or 117-111 type UD Prime Vitali (2004-2004?) and even this Vitali vs 88 Mike - Mike TKO6 Vitali (Mike is my second or third favourite of all time btw...Razor, Tyson/Golota, Prime Ding (cruiserweight) Personally, Heavyweights are my division, obviously, but I prefer cruiserweights...too bad they werent more popular. Big men that arent too fat to fight.
I think Wlad would surprise us all by bobbing and weaving back to avoid Tyson's ponderous punches and get off his own. Wlad has the ability to bob and weave. I believe in him.
Id favor mike. But dont act like it would be a cakewalk trying to get inside. That jab an that right hand could an would hurt mike badly.
Tyson weaker then S.Peter? Klitschko Fanboys know only the Klitschkos, but no plan of the era before the sisters. 86-88 Tyson would demolish Waldi inside the first 3 Rounds. He would hunting him in the ring until he would catch him. Waldi had no inside game but for clinching and in USA he became Point deductions over Point deductions for massiv clinching. what Waldi do againt smaller oppenent (even to bums like Mormek) is abnormal and irregular
I'd favor Wlad over prime Tyson. Tyson would have his moments early on but would fade quite quickly. Wlad UD12 or late TKO win.