How would Prime Mike Tyson do against these fighters in their prime?

I've been going back and forth in my mind so much so I started watching old Tyson videos lol now I'm leaning Tyson lol

 

I reckon he wrecks Wilder mate. Tyson is the only fighter I can remember who, if you wanted to stand a chance of beating him, then you had to hold like hell for the first 5 rounds. Tyson would then tire. I reckon most on that list could clinch him for 5 rounds and then dominate especially from round 7 or 8.
If I had to pick though, I am picking him to ko Wilder very early, he'd get Haye out quick smart, he's breaking Wlads china, young Foreman is a total shoot out. I lean towards Foreman there, he's never beating Holyfield, just like he never did ( he would beat him today though!), Ali was a master clincher, reckon Ali stops Mike late, maybe in 11. Holmes would jab him silly from mid fight on and hurt him late. Think Vitali would out tough him. He's kocking out Bowe. Of all tye fighters I picked that he would ko, I think Wlad would beat him, if he got past 5 rounds in decent shape. I'm picking him to beat Fury, just can't bring myself to say otherwise .

 

Young Foreman Loss by TKO
Muhammad Ali Loss by UD
Larry Holmes KO win before 10
Riddick Bowe KO before 10
Lennox Lewis pre Steward win by KO6 post, same result that happened
Vitali Klitschko loss by TKO 10
Wladimir Klitschko Win KO6
Tyson Fury WLAD Fury by UD post Wlad TKO loss 10
David Haye KO win 3
Deontay Wilder KO win 7
Evander Holyfield UD either way

 

I agree with almost all your picks. I disagree on Tyson Fury and Foreman; everyone thinks Foreman is Tyson's kryptonite but it's really an Ali/Holyfield type. People forget Foreman lost to a mobile HW in Jimmy Young who wasn't as fast or powerful as Tyson. And Foreman, even in his prime didn't move well, it's why Ali called him the Mummy. With the right gameplan, Tyson could have beaten Foreman, albeit he would need to be on his game. People seem to think Frazier and Tyson are the same fighter because of their styles, but Frazier was always a little chinny. Of course, Foreman demolished him.

And people seriously underrated Tyson. I know he got overrated when he was undefeated and people thought he was the best ever and could never be beat, until Douglas did just that. However, ALL fighters lose if they fight to a certain level, doesn't matter who you are. And people seem to think because Tyson lost to Douglas, he basically loses to any of the HW in the top 10. But that simply isn't true. He beat better fighters than Douglas so that makes that point invalid. Tyson didn't prepare like he should have, and Douglas was still a professional fighter and a pretty good one at that.

 

I presumed it was a spelling mistake when I read his post.

 

Young Foreman - Foreman manhandles him, pushes him back and KO's him, just a horrible style for Tyson, would be fun while it lasted.

Muhammad Ali - Great mix of styles, Tyson does well early maybe even drops Ali but Ali ties him up and out lasts Tyson to win a competitive decision.

Larry Holmes - Another great mix of styles, Tyson can get inside on Holmes making it a tough fight for Holmes. It would be a close fight in their primes, might give the edge to Holmes to win a narrow points decision.

Riddick Bowe - Fun fight but Tyson's superior defence and Bowe's tendency to stand and trade would so Bowe KO'ed.

Lennox Lewis - Another tough style match up for Tyson as Lewis would keep him at range, smother him up close and manhandle him. Tyson of course has a punchers chance but Lewis fully focused with his uppercut would break Tyson down and stop him late.

Vitali Klitschko - As good as Vitali is, not sure he can keep Tyson off him and he's not as adept inside as Lewis or Foreman. I'm thinking Tyson wins a decision but Tyson doesn't impress as he struggles with the size and awkward style of Vitali.

Wladimir Klitschko - Tyson would pressure Wlad like nobody else Wlad faced but Wlad does have the ability to tie up and manhandle Tyson, he could very well shut him down on the inside. It's going to be an ugly affair with Wlad forced to clinch a huge amount even more so than when he fought Povetkin. If Wlad has a favourable ref who lets him get away with it, he might be able to pull off a points win that as the fans fuming and John Ruiz giving a standing ovation in the crowd, lol. But with Tyson being the draw it's more like the ref will not give Wlad any favours and Wlad either gets DQ'ed or is KO'ed when he's unable to use his usual tactics.

Tyson Fury - Fury may simply be too big for Tyson. Manhandles him in close, out boxes him from range. Tyson would have his moments as Fury can switch off at times. But he will be at his best for Tyson and raise his level to win a decision.

David Haye - My first initial reaction was Tyson by Brutal early KO. But Haye does tend to do better against fighters that come to him, his style is made to counter aggressive fighters. But Tyson is too fast, too powerful and just as elusive as Haye. Haye gets dropped early, goes into survival mode, but catches an in coming Tyson and wobbles him, Haye gains confidence and opens up and for a round or two fight looks like it might be competitive. But Tyson suddenly and viciously KO's Haye around the 4th round.

Deontay Wilder - Fight probably never gets made, Wilder and PBC demand Wilder receives 90/10 split in his favour. But if they some how come to terms, Tyson by brutal first rd KO. Wilder has nothing to keep Tyson off him, he's not beating Tyson to the punch with his right hand, he has no uppercut or the ability to tie Tyson up inside. Would basically be like Tyson/Spinks but instead of 91 second KO it's a 19 second KO.

Evander Holyfield - Closer fight in their primes but Holyfield has his number. One of the few fighters with comparable hand speed, can take Tyson's best punches, knows how to tie up and push Tyson back and his headbutts will no doubt cut up Tyson again. Tyson this time makes it to the final bell to lose on points.

 

Thanks for the ups bro.

So you're saying I'm spot on except for Tyson takes Fury and Young Foreman out.
I can jive wi that that

 

Young Foreman - W = mid TKO
Muhammad Ali - L = late TKO
Larry Holmes - W = late TKO
Riddick Bowe - W = Decision
Lennox Lewis - L = late TKO
Vitali Klitschko - L = Decision
Wladimir Klitschko - W = mid KO
Tyson Fury - L = late TKO
David Haye - W = early to mid KO
Deontay Wilder - W = mid to late TKO
Evander Holyfield - L = late TKO or Decision

So he wins 6 out of 11 there for me.

 

tyson ko1

 

Loses to Ali and Foreman beats the rest.Prime Tyson criminally underrated here

 

Only beats Haye, Wilder and Bowe

 

lol he'd have no chance vs prime Vitali! none!

Fury is too big and mentally tough for him, and he only has an early punchers chance vs Wlad

 

Respectively disagree

 

I think this is best post so far on this thread, i agree with pretty much all of your picks and your breakdowns on each fight.

 

Young Foreman - Tyson KO's. Foreman would take his shots and eventually get hurt too much. If Ali can KO him, so can Mike.
Muhammad Ali - 60/40 in Ali's favour. 40% Tyson KO's inside of 4-5 rounds, 60% he gets KO'd late.
Lennox Lewis - 50/50 fight. Same as above but Lewis not favourite due to chin not being as good as Ali's. Either Tyson KO's Lewis early or gets KO'd late.
Vitali Klitschko - Tyson wins a UD.
Wladimir Klitschko - Tyson KO's inside 4 rounds
Tyson Fury - 50/50 - Either could win via SD. Neither are getting KO'd. Fury would maybe take an extra 1-2 rounds but Mike would score KDs. (this is assuming you mean 2020 prime Fury, because the one that exists now would get beat easy by Mike)
David Haye - Tyson obliterates inside of 2 rounds
Deontay Wilder - Tyson slaughters inside of 1 round
Evander Holyfield - 60/40 in prime tysons favour by KO.