Jimmy Young vs Mike Tyson (How long does he survive?)

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  1. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    Come gather round! Pick a round any round!
    80s Tyson against the "Best" of Young.
     
    Journeyman92, Oct 26, 2021
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  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I see Jimmy lasting the distance. He was as durable as Tony Tucker,James 'Bonecrusher' Smith,James Tillis and Mitch Green.
     
    Stevie G, Oct 26, 2021
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    Entaowed Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I did not realize that in all his losses he was only stopped twice.
    He was very elusive, question is if Shavers with his more primitive skills could get him...
    Before he started that string of losses against '80's guys, he likely lasts, I would change my vote!
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Similar to the Tucker fight imo.
     
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  5. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Mike Tyson survives to the end. :thumbsup:
     
    Ken Ashcroft, Oct 26, 2021
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think he could have eluded Tyson enough to make it to the cards. He might even have stollen a few rounds
     
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    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Jimmy goes the distance could even sneak a win however unlikely
     
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    Entaowed Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Y'know if he had replaced Tillis-a win by him might be LIKELY given Tyson's performance against a relatively similar style & how close their fight was.
    Not after then until he was way past prime though.
     
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  9. clinikill

    clinikill Active Member Full Member

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    I disagree. Young would have definitely lasted the distance but I don't think he would have won, as his punch output was too low. Tyson was way busier than Young offensively and that ultimately is what sways the judges.
     
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  10. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Tyson survives. I mean, Jimmy wasn’t a killer.

    Mike probably even goes the distance.
     
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    The Young who beat foreman would have a good chance of beating mike. Great fight
     
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    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jimmy goes the distance losing a dec.
     
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  13. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    The Young who beat Foreman gets obliterated by Tyson.

    Tyson was spoon fed Jimmy Youngs his entire career, amateur and pro.
     
    Sangria, Oct 26, 2021
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    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    So was Pinklon Thomas. So was Trevor Berbick. So was Larry Holmes. And on and on and on...
     
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    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    So was 42-1 underdog, won’t last more than 90 seconds, Buster Douglas and then, all of the sudden, it’s over and it’s over and it’s over….
     
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