Mike Tyson post jail career

There needs to be context of Mike almost dying from an ulcer flareup only a few months earlier. Also, Foreman was 13 years younger when he won his title again, Mike was 58 when he fought Jake.

 

In fairness, even a 58 year old Foreman would have only needed to land one decent shot on Paul and Paul would still be in a coma.

Tyson didn’t really try against Paul. The whole thing was a con job.

 

No they werent close at all in age, Foreman was 45 when he beat Moorer for his 2nd title reign
BHops last title wins was at 49, still an amazing feat but Tyson was 58, like man 58, thats almost as old as Franklindallas for christ sakes

 

It was pretty damn good until the Lewis fight.

He was still the third best heavyweight of that era. Would have beaten the likes of Bowe, Mercer, Foreman, Morrison, Tua, Ibeabuchi in the 90s.

Douglas and Holyfield both outboxed him for multiple rounds, giving him long sustained punishment. That was the only way to beat him. I don't think those other fighters could do that.

 

What do you mean close to their age ? So a decade difference in age is close ? What ?

There's a world difference from being in your mid 40s compared to pushing 60 years old.

Tyson had also been inactive for over 20 years.

 

He also dropped his jab and focused more on raw power.

 

Lewis got up against McCall and it was called off.

 

He looks very soft - carrying a lot of body fat. That knockout was terrific. What a wonderful punch from a talented boxer. If only he had dedicated his life to boxing he'd be a lot less rich.

 

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Ah yes, the Lennox Lewis "punch you then put all my weight on your back until you fall down" move. It shouldn't have counted as a knockdown, although if Lewis had just hit him again instead of trying that dirty crap, it would have been a legit knockdown.

 

Ok I see we're joking carry on.