Was there any fighter the same height as Mike Tyson(5ft 10) who was physically stronger than him

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  1. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know Tyson had a freakish physique for his size so im guessing there isnt anyone stronger than him
     
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  2. McGrain

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    Tom Sharkey and Jawn Sullivan would be decent bets.
     
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  3. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised if Tua was physically stronger.

    He was certainly not as fast of hand or or foot, explosive or skilled, but I wouldn't be surprised if he possessed more brute strength than Mike.

    Wasn't the 5ft 9ins Justine Fortune previously some kind of strong man competitor, or have I got that confused?
     
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  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wild Bill Hanrahan.
     
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  5. Jakub79

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    Tua off cource, maybe Tony Galento too?
     
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    Tua maybe as those south islanders are naturally freakishly strong ... I doubt Sharkey or Sullivan as they were much lighter in their primes. Maybe Obie Walker or Sam McVey were more competitive ...
     
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  7. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I would take a wild guess that Paul Anderson was stronger.

    The strongest fighter of any given description, is rarely an elite fighter.
     
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  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    The Bean.
     
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  9. Jakub79

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    I remember a boxer like Demetrice King, he seemed so damn strong
     
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