Byrd vs Tyson

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  1. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    What has Tillis got to do with Chris Byrd?

    Tillis was an Ali clone. He danced around on his toes for 10 rounds and had a much better chin than Byrd.

    Byrd wasn't a great mover. He had flat feet and stood stationary a lot of the time. Tyson would destroy him in the first round. Repeat of Spinks who was better than Byrd.
     
  2. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Yeah, there's nothing in Byrd's style to suggest he'd do what Tillis did.
    I think 1 round is about right.
     
  3. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    Byrd in his prime was quite a spoiler and had a good chin. He could go a few rounds.
     
  4. BCS8

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    :lol: Squashing 6 cans in a few months doesn't an atg suddenly make. Best you leave this argument. :nono
     
  5. BCS8

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    My opinion too. Again, Tyson has to be favoured, but Byrd wouldn't make it easy.
     
  6. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    6 'cans'?

    Green, Ribalta, Frazier were not cans, they were journeyman gatekeeper types.

    Its best you don't humiliate yourself further and go and troll elsewhere.

    I hear General are recruiting.
     
  7. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson in his prime had a two fisted nuclear assault. He was also a great finisher, especially vs guys who made his job easier by standing in from of him.

    Mike would 'Ike' Byrd, only he'd do it much quicker.
     
  8. heizenberg

    heizenberg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think post Prison Tyson could possibly knock out Byrd if he is able to catch him if not I'd still favor Tyson to win a close decision.
     
  9. BCS8

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    ... obviously "levelled up" as per a computer game in a few short months. Clearly he had gained many points of Strength and Agility after beating Marvis, and he spent them wisely. I hear Cus helped him choose which traits to buff. It's obvious to anybody that high level Tyson six months later was a completely different fighter, a ripped beast of destruction if you will, compared to his low-level self.

    :roll:
     
  10. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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  11. SignTheContract

    SignTheContract New Member Full Member

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    Byrd can win vs the ‘03 Lennox Lewis version to retirement. Tyson has to much power and skill for anything Byrd has at his best
     
  12. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

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    Hard to find anybody,Ali who might beat Iron MIKE ,Byrd hahahaha
     
  13. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

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    Styles make fights,Byrd ,BERBICK only thing in common their last name starts B.Byrd no way great boxer no jimmy young haha.Mike would run right threw your Hurricane Byrd hahaha
     
  14. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime for prime I’m picking Tyson. The Tyson that fought Lewis Byrd embarrasses.