What are Tyson's 5 best wins?

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  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    in order of course.
     
  2. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Spinks domination of the linear champion
    Ruddock 2 showed a lot of grit and heart against a dangerous guy
    Tubbs blowout of a solid fighter with very savvy technical skills
    Holmes (never been ko'd)
    Thomas (never been ko'd)
     
  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    surely his first win over Ruddock is better than the 2nd?
     
  4. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Both were impressive but being forced to go twelve against a banger like Ruddock who was primed for the rematch showed some stuff even though technically Tyson was no longer at his best.
     
  5. Jaws

    Jaws Active Member Full Member

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    Tubbs had also never been KO'd, and his only loss to that point was a mixed decision against Witherspoon.

    I like your list, but would switch out Ruddock 2 for Berbick.

    There are other possibilities too, but it depends if you are looking more at Tyson's performance, or the quality of the opponent.
     
  6. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Just a nice variety to showcase Tyson as a complete fighter. I think he answered every question in those fights but yes Berbick was an excellent win
     
  7. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Berbick, Smith, Tucker, Holmes, Spinks...in my opinion.
     
  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1. Holmes
    2. Spinks
    3. Ruddock I
    4. Ruddock II
    5. Thomas
     
  9. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1.) Spinks
    2.) Holmes
    3.) Thomas
    4.) Tubbs
    5.) Berbick
     
  10. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1. Spinks
    2. Ruddock I
    3. Berbick
    4. Holmes
    5. Tucker
     
  11. techks

    techks ATG list Killah! Full Member

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    Holmes
    Spinks
    Berbick
    Bruno 2
    Ruddock 1
     
  12. manbearpig

    manbearpig A Scottish Noob Full Member

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    Haw, ****, I answered your ****ing thread.

    Spinks
    Ruddock
    Holmes
    Thomas
    Berbick
     
  13. Jorodz

    Jorodz watching Gatti Ward 1... Full Member

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    ****, this is tough. good picks so far. my top choice won't get a lot of support but...

    1)Biggs
    2)Spinks
    3)Holmes
    4)Berbick
    5)Thomas
     
  14. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    1. Spinks - Dispatched the undefeated lineal champ, in a record setting first round KO.

    2. Berbick - Became youngest titlist in history by scoring a devastating knockout over a very durable opponent.

    3. Tucker - Unified the heavyweight crown against a 35-0 alpha champ.

    4. Ruddock I - was able to out gun a very physically imposing opponent, and managed to force a stoppage, albeit controversial.

    5. Thomas - a very good first title defense against a man who had never been stopped and was generally viewed as one of the best in the division over the previous 3 years.
     
  15. RockysSplitNose

    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Here goes with my shout:

    1. Mitch Blood Green
    2. James Quick Tillis
    3. Jose Ribalta
    4. Tony TNT Tucker
    5. Tyrell Biggs

    I have Tyson's career fights collection on DVD - never get tired of it - if there was one thing i could take to a desert island with me...