If Tyson had fought in the 60s and 70s, would he have ever won a world title?

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  1. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I'd say he beat Ellis to win the WBA title and add it to his NY title,thereby becoming the recognized champ.
     
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    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Tyson's lack of heart really gets taken to the point of caricature.
     
    BitPlayerVesti, Aug 1, 2019
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  3. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    IMO, Tyson had the talent and attributes to have won a world title in any era.
     
    Ken Ashcroft, Aug 1, 2019
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Henry Cooper ends Tyson's reign of terror
     
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    Positive energy God is the greatest banned Full Member

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    I think prime Tyson beats every heavyweight champion from 1960-1980 except Foreman
     
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  6. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Too small and easy to hit.
     
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    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson's defence was sound in his pomp and he would have a good 25lbs on Cooper.
     
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    same as son would be ran over for being slow and easy to read so why did you pick him
     
    moneytheman12, Nov 11, 2021
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    other people did that and didnt have a mental effect on mike joe wouldnt land much so stop trolling
     
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    Teddy Atlas made a video about 3 Mythical Matchups: Tyson vs. Foreman/Frazier/Liston.

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    Tyson obliterates Frazier
     
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    No version of Ali can stop Tyson, he ain't punching hard enough.
     
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    Tyson would love that. Poor ol' Frazier would be like a lamb going to the slaughter.
     
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    Young Cassius had many weaknesses and an average chin. Tyson by KO
     
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    Tyson mops the floor with all of them.
     
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