1988 Tyson Vs. 1988 Foreman

But that is not 'prime' Old George? In fantasy H2H, its the best version of each we pit surely. I'd not pick the version of young George that fought Young, Lyle or Ali as representative versions of his 'best' younger self...

For me, his seek and destroy wide swinging uncouth remorseless offence doesn't match well with peak Tyson. I will admit I go back and forth with this match and sometimes have Mike walking into/onto hellacious punches, but 9 times out of 10 I have Mikey finishing the job...

 

George Foreman came out of retirement and said he wanted Mike Tyson. After he blew away Cooney he was on the David Letterman show and said he wanted Tyson and he also said , " I promise you no more than one or two rounds" OI think he was right and according to the rumors Tyson thought he was right. Style wise this is a horrible matchup for Mike, so much so even Tyson recognized it

 

Cus D'Amato rated Foreman and apparently raved about him to the young Tyson when they watched old fights. I think that perhaps planted the seed for Mike...