Could prime Mike Tyson make Cruiserweight?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    During the Spinks fight which was considered his best performance, he was 218 lbs. I believe he was 213 lbs vs Jose Ribalta. Could a young Mike Tyson drain to 200 lbs to fight as a cruiserweight?

    And yes, I think Mike Tyson would still be a force at heavyweight today. Probably beats everyone except Usyk, but i slightly favor Mike Tyson
     
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  2. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    No, he used too much roids for way too long, he’d need to lose muscle mass to get below 200 lbs which would just leave him drained.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He could make it, but I don't think it would be a good idea for Mike to set out for 200lbs, even today. Of course it was 190 in his own day and that would have been impossible with 1980s recovery.
     
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  4. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Many guys at Middleweight rehydrated 20lbs, so with guys who are around 218lbs, they could definitely cut water weight and make 200lbs if done the right way.
     
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