1963 Henry Cooper vs a young Mike Tyson: Do Miracles Still Happen

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  1. superman1986

    superman1986 Active Member banned Full Member

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    Well I was born when Tyson was in his prime. I think I was 1 and a half when the Spinks fight happened.
     
    superman1986, Jul 27, 2017
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  2. Ken Ashcroft

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    Going by your logic, nether would the likes of Marciano, Louis and Dempsey, etc. so is it also stupid to match them up with Tyson?

    Anyway do you think Tyson has a chance of winning against Cooper?
     
    Ken Ashcroft, Jul 27, 2017
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    prime Cooper on a stack would be competitive and if he handed the same hook it would be destructive.
     
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  4. Stevie G

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    Nothing is impossible but I would say that it's EXTREMELY unlikely.
     
    Stevie G, Jul 27, 2017
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  5. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I would use Patterson vs Cooper to answer this question. Tyson in one.
     
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  6. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, miracles do happen. And the miracle here would be that enry gets out of the ring alive after that one.
     
    Clinton, Jul 27, 2017
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    I honestly wanted to see if someone had a good argument for a Henry Cooper win.
     
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    That would depend upon what he wanted.
     
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  10. FrankinDallas

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    Only if he had Moses, Samson and Jesus in the ring with him. Even then, he might get stopped on cuts.
     
    FrankinDallas, Jul 27, 2017
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  11. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cooper basically has no chance against the young Tyson.
     
    Longhhorn71, Jul 27, 2017
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    That's quite funny. Good job!!!!!
     
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    Wasn't Ali all of these things?
     
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    Tysons hook is faster and shorter. Cooper hooking with him is suicide.
     
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    Such different fighters. Lightning would not strike twice.
     
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