Holyfield/tyson/frazier who is the greatest?

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  1. kmcc505

    kmcc505 Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    I would rank Holyfield and Frazier above Tyson. I usually have Holyfield above Frazier but could see how one could have it the other way around. As for H2H and prime for prime, I cannot think of a better action fight than Holyfield vs Frazier. That would be epic.
     
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  2. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm going agains the grain and picking Tyson. Unlike the other two, Mike achieved the distinciton of being THE dominant heavyweight in the world. The other two were sharing the title with other people. Mike had the longest, most spectacular run of the three.
     
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  3. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Holy


    Frazier




    Tyson
     
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  4. Albern

    Albern New Member Full Member

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    I can never ever forget the several fights that I have seen of the Tyson.In my view he is the best boxer after the Great Ali,Tyson punch has no match with any other boxer up till now...
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  5. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    Holyfield- 28-0 overall and 10-0 in World Title fights before losing his first fight at age 30 (L12 Bowe, beat Bowe in a rematch). He had also went 4-0 vs. Hall of Famers (IBHOF) at this point (Qawi x2, Foreman, and Holmes).

    Frazier- 29-0 overall and 10-0 in World Title fights before getting smashed by Foreman. 2-0 vs. Hall of Famers (IBHOF) at this point (Foster and Ali).

    Tyson- 37-0 overall and 10-0 in World Title fights before getting broke down and stopped by Douglas. 1-0 vs. Hall of Famers (IBHOF) at this point (Holmes).

    ... all three are great
     
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  6. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    I tend to agree. Tyson's blitzkrieg through the division was one of if not thee most impressive in the division's history.
     
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  7. crippet

    crippet Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I dont think anyone takes DTs post seriously anymore - He's proven he has an obsessive agenda to discredit Lewis, by enteringhim into a discussion that has nothing to do with him.
     
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  8. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Tyson would've been 2-0 vs. Hall of Famers. If you include Foster with Frazier, don't forget to include Spinks with Tyson.
     
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  9. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    I agree, not much seperating them but I definitely think Holyfield longevity swings it.
     
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  10. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Tyson and Holyfield proved themselves against a wider variety of styles with more depth to their resumes and both have much more longevity so they ahve to rate higher even if Frazier does have arguably the best win of all time.
     
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  11. SquareRing

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    Hard to separate the three. I'm inclined to have Frazier and Holyfield pretty much tied with Tyson just behind, although that could just as easily change depending on my mood.
     
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  12. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield
    Tyson
    Frazier

    But they're all close to each other.
     
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  13. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    All definitely have their merits.
     
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  14. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson
    Holyfield
    Frazier

    all in the 7-10 range is how I have it.
     
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  15. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Holyfield
    Frazier
    Tyson
     
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