253lb David Tua vs 216lb Mike Tyson.

Yes it s seems the forum has decided quite emphatically that 37lb cannot bridge the gap in class between two men of the same kind of height and reach.

 

One guy has a big edge on speed and offensive and defensive skills. Both can hit and take a punch Easy call here. Tyson.

 

Yeah, good thing Wilder is not a giant... 6 foot 7 with 84" reach and all. Totally the same discussion.

 

Wilder isn't 209 pounds and hasn't been that light since the ams.

 

he was 209 on the night of the Fury fight

 

Word has it he was also 6'7" with an 83" reach that night.

 

TIL there are HW class giants fighting in the welterweight division

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height + reach > weight
brilliant

 

When will boxing get the justice it deserves and introduce height classes?

 

I can see it now. The antidote for all arguments. “They make height classes for a reason!”

 

The two guys meeting head on need to get their punches off and the extra weight will just reduce workrate. Tyson has the defence and perception to make a fighter like this more of an open target than he really was. Tua needs to land enough to win and he’s landing more the lighter he is in my eyes. But even then Tyson is still a level above. He’s too good.

 

Except he was 212.5

 

Are you going to argue that Wilder's height and reach provide no advantage?

Are you going to argue that Marciano's lack of height and reach do provide an advantage?

Or is it just a wash based on styles?

 

For what it's worth, if Tyson was much slower and easier to hit, Tua would probably be the favorite.

 

We never really saw a peak Tyson face a strong come forward slugger with massive punching power, a great chin and endless stamina.

It's not about how Tyson starts the fight, it's about how he will finish it. What happens if he can't shift Tua with his best shots? Tua has the power to put Tyson on ***** street.