Can 1986-89 Mike Tyson go through this gauntlet undefeated?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    The Tyson from the Berbick to Williams fight vs
    Carlos Takam
    Joseph Parker
    Deontay Wilder
    Anthony Joshua
    Alexander Povetkin
    Andy Ruiz Jr
    Dominic Breazeale

    If these were Tyson's title defenses can he go undefeated
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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    Mark Anthony Vargas was not an elite fighter Full Member

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    He would have destroyed all of them, Wilder was awful and AJ had a glass chin.
     
    Mark Anthony, Sep 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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    Mark Anthony Vargas was not an elite fighter Full Member

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    Breazale was never a top fighter, Tucker would have toyed with him and Tubbs may have beat him too.
     
    Mark Anthony, Sep 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Wilder had nuclear power in his right hand that would allow him to literally punch above his weight in skill level.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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    For sure, who in this gauntlet is going to beat him lol
     
    723, Sep 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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    He beats them all. Quickly. Then goes home to his pet tiger.

    Oh, wait, you mean he fights them on separate occasions?

    Yeah, beats them all. Ferociously.
     
    Philosopher, Sep 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    I agreed with your first sentence - Tyson beats them all in one night like Royce Gracie in the original Ultimate Fighting Championships.
     
    Sangria, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    These are some tough opponents and literal giants in the ring. I think Wilder would be the most dangerous for his atomic power, but dude always skipped leg day at the gym.
     
    Sangria, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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    Stylistically, it would have been one of the easiest fights for Mike.

    An awful match up for Wilder.

    There’s no way that he’d have been given the time, space and angles to have landed any of his power shots.

    Mike would have folded him to the body.

    Wilder has no jab or inside game for Mike.

    He’d have been destroyed.
     
    Loudon, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think AJ could hypothetically be the toughest opponent. But his chin isn't the best.
     
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    Yes, end of story.
     
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    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Agree. However, his power would not be taken lightly. The other fighters mentioned might be a tougher go but Wilder has that wild card. Deontay "Wild Card" Wilder.
     
    Sangria, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Completely agree. The guy was a monster in there. I noticed early in his career that his neck was fairly thin and his chin may be a weakness. Looks like we were right. Now compare Tyson's shock absorber neck to AJ's.
     
    Sangria, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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    Yes, Tyson goes undefeated against this group.
     
    SgrRyLeonard, Sep 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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    A machine gun with no bullets.

    He couldn’t have landed the power shots.

    Not on a 5’10 target, with exceptional upper body and head movement.
     
    Loudon, Sep 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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