Ingemar Johansson vs Tokyo Mike Tyson

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM.

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Who wins and how

  1. Tyson KO/TKO

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  2. Johannson KO/TKO

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  3. Tyson Decision

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  4. Johansson Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    What if the Johansson of 1959 fought the Mike Tyson who lost to Buster Douglas. Ingo beat one Cus D'amato disciple, could he beat another?
     
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  2. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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  3. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Ingo takes both prime and Tokyo Mike.

    Why is this even a thread?

    Next question…..:rolleyes:
     
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  4. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson would be able to impose himself on Johansson unlike Douglas.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Tyson knocks him out. Ingo wasn’t a rangy fighter like Douglas was. And his chin was possibly as bad or worse