Best 90s Briggs v 90s Tyson...

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  1. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A fun fight or a blow out? I think Shannon goes hell for leather like in the Lewis fight and might even stun Tyson before capitulating. For what its worth I'd see Tommy Morrison v Tyson 90s being the same. Its Tyson's chin not his skills that win him these fights. What say y'all..
     
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  2. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Shannon thought he was getting this fight against Tyson in the Meadowlands in 2000 fwiw. I think the outcome of the Orlin Norris fight might've derailed things.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Would have been a great fight. I think That Tyson's defense would have been the difference, but Briggs always had that great chin. I wouldn't count Briggs out, but I reckon I lean towards Tyson.

    Edit: a less than peak Tyson loses imho.
     
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  5. Jakub79

    Jakub79 Active Member Full Member

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    The prime Tyson of 1990 would quite easily knock out any version of Briggs. However, regarding Tyson in '99 versus Briggs in '99, I think it could go either way—though I’d bet on "The Cannon." In the years that followed, Briggs's advantage would only grow and grow.
     
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