80s Tyson victims that would have fared better in the 90s

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ironchamp, Aug 13, 2007.


  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Not to be redundant, but I have to agree with some of the folks who picked Tucker as a potential fighter to beat Tyson in the 90's. He went the distance with a peak 1987 Tyson of which, there had never been a better version of. He managed to steel a few rounds, and even did so with an injured hand. I can't imagine Tyson in the mid to late 90's fairing any better nor even as good against a prime Tucker.
     
  2. mochabuzz

    mochabuzz Active Member Full Member

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    Exactly:good. Like you said, Tucker injured his hand in the Tyson bout & would almost certainly school a 96 version of Tyson. Pinklon Thomas @ his best would also school a 96 Tyson.... but we must remember that the 1987 version of Pinky was possibly on drugs & definitely on the downside of his career.