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Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by cross_trainer, Aug 25, 2022.


  1. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think hes top 10 and ahead of Marciano, Fraizer and Tyson. They all became undisputed but had short runs and didnt beat the same level of opposition as Fury did. Even Fraizer who beat Ali wouldnt have a better resume than Tyson Fury who ended Wladimir Klitschkos reign (who I rate higher than most) and knocked out Wilder twice and would have beaten Usyk who beat AJ twice and is considered by many to be the #1 P4P fighter in the world.
     
  2. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who? You talking about Usyk or Fury?
     
  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Usky.
     
  4. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hard to say. He will be the best heavyweight in the world but at 35 or 36 it wouldn’t surprise me if he retired after that. That will mean he would have had a total of 5 heavyweights fights and only 2 notable opponents in Joshua an Fury. Is that enough to make him an heavyweight atg?
     
  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Food for thought: beating an aging Holmes, Ruddock x2, and Spinks is really similar to an aging Wlad, Wilderx2, and Usyk. Tyson would have many more credible victims beyond that comparison though.
     
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  6. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its not far off but its worse. Larry Holmes was retired and in a band. Wlad was the champ. Usyk is more proven at Heavyweight than Spinks. I rate Wilder higher than Ruddock.
     
  7. NoNeck

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    It’s worse because Wlad was definitely ahead of Holmes at that point as reigning champ. Spinks was pretty much on par with Usyk. It’s hindsight to say otherwise. But Fury doesn’t even come close on depth after those three. Tyson would still rank ahead.
     
  8. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I have feeling this won't be an issue.
     
  9. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson ruled for 4 years and won 10 world title fights, compared to Fury only winning 4 world title fights currently. I wouldn't say Mike Tyson's reign was that short, and i would say his resume looks more solid overall.

    Tyson's Reign

    Trevor Berbick
    Michael Spinks
    Tony Tucker
    Larry Holmes
    Pinklon Thomas
    Tony Tubbs
    Frank Bruno
    Tyrell Biggs
    Carl Williams
    Bonecrusher Smith

    Fury's Reign

    Deontay Wilder
    Dillian Whyte
    Wladimir Klitschko
     
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  10. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali, Holmes, Lewis and Louis.
    Tyson and Usyk knocking on the door.