1919 Jack Dempsey vs 1988 Mike Tyson

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM.


Who wins and how

  1. Dempsey KO/TKO

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    3.7%

  2. Tyson KO/TKO

    26 vote(s)
    96.3%

  3. Dempsey Decision

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  4. Tyson Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. META5

    META5 Active Member Full Member

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    Dempsey is an infinitely better inside fighter than Mike.

    Mike inside 5.
     
    META5, Sep 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
    META5, Sep 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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  2. BoxingFanMike

    BoxingFanMike Member Full Member

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    Absolutely true but it won’t help him here.
     
    BoxingFanMike, Sep 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
    BoxingFanMike, Sep 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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  3. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Gotta go with Mike. If Jack could get kno ked down multiple times by Firpo then Mike could also.

    However....

    If Dempsey survives the early attack he could beat a discouraged Tyson.
     
    FrankinDallas, Sep 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
    FrankinDallas, Sep 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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  4. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tyson if it ends early, Dempsey’s chances increase with every round the fight lasts. And Tyson will know he’s been in a fight either way and may have to get off the canvas
    … if he has the heart to do so.
     
    PRW94, Sep 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
    PRW94, Sep 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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