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Could anyone beat Mike Tyson without clinching?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 12, 2025.

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Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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mr. magoo said: ↑

In his prime and on his best nights it would be pretty hard to neutralize some of those attacks without doing any clinching at all. Not saying it can’t be done but in a 12 round fight against that type of opponent you’d expect at least some clinching
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Great answer.

Fergy, Jul 13, 2025

Fergy, Jul 13, 2025

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MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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ThatOne said: ↑

But he never improved as a fighter after Don King got him to fire Kevin Rooney.
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It was Mike's decision to let Rooney go.

MaccaveliMacc, Jul 13, 2025

MaccaveliMacc, Jul 13, 2025

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