All the fighters you’d pick to beat prime Mike Tyson

Vitali???? Bowe???? Seriously?
Is this some sort of practical joke?

No offense, but this message board can be officially declared bipolar now.

A few years ago Prime Tyson was considered a sort of boxing god who was absolutely unbeatable.

Nowadays Tyson is treated like a sort of tomato can.

I wonder how I missed the part when Bowe and Vitali became ATGs and able of beating a Prme Tyson.

 

Of all your outlandish/bizarre/crazy/nutty takes, this one absolutely takes the cake.

Sooo many highlights, Gainer, John Henry, Conn, The Cairo Calamity.....but the highlight (or is it lowlight?) for me has to be Ketchel.

 

There's quite a few, to be honest.

 

Ali, Liston, Holyfield, Holmes although I'm now less certain about this and the Klitschko boys. Always thought Ray Mercer had a chance as his blend of attributes are kinda awful for Mike. I also like Smokin' Joe IF he gets out of the first three.

 

I'd go Ali, Liston, Foreman, Lewis and very very likely Holyfield.

 

Yeah Ketchel struck me right away.
Let's go for Ricardo Lopez while we are at it.
Retired undefeated, 51 victories, 1 draw, successfully defended his title 21 times.
So what he was the GOAT at minimum weight/105, he ALSO captured a title at light flyweight!

Little surprised Bowe was picked a few times, he could win considering his infighting skills, still favor Tyson.
Absolutely do not think Holmes would beat him.
Most agree in my Tyson vs. Vitali thread that he would take Tyson.

Not sure how many beat prime Tyson, so are near 50-50, unsure how many skilled SHW have a good chance...
Maybe 6-ish guys are likely to beat peak Tyson.

 

Agrred.Picked my three guys Swag.

 

Oh come on man,are you serious ?

 

Yeah, for us it’s Janusz. And the Royes are even worse than Dave and the Januszes.
Roy Jones:
"Prime Mike Tyson was a problem for anybody. 1986 to 1989? Nobody beats that version. The head movement, the combinations... it was perfect violence"

 

Ali, Holmes, Foreman.