1991: Prime Wilder replaces Ruddock vs Mike Tyson

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Who wins and how

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  2. Tyson KO/TKO

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  3. Wilder Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Wilder fights the non Rooney 1991 Mike Tyson who fought Ruddock. How does this fight go?

    To jog your memory

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  2. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    Tyson beats Wilder quicker than Ruddock. Tyson was still prime in 1991. Still had those razor sharp reflexes although he relied less on them. He also demonstrated terrific body attack, which would help wearing Wilder out.

    Ruddock was stronger than Wilder, hit as hard, moved better and had a greater punch arsenal .
    Apart from maybe catching Tyson a few times (and you are not gonna get rid of Tyson with one punch), I don't see Wilder bothering Tyson at all.
     
  3. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    Tyson in an easier match. Ruddock could move quite well on his feet and Tyson’s height and stance made way for Ruddock’s smash and uppercuts in the pocket.

    Deontay can’t move like Ruddock and he is more of a right hand at range guy, Tyson would have no issue with those.
     
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