How good were Mike Tyson and Ali

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by lora, Sep 30, 2013.


  1. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    I've been thinking of watching a few fights, but you don't hear much about them so i've been unsure of where to start.

    What kind of style did they have?
     
  2. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson as I recall bobbed and weaved using short angles in combination with high hands to set up his offense. Hard puncher, exceptional speed- he was awesome.

    I've never heard of this Ali fellow. Could you recommend some fights to watch. Is he anything like Jose Legra?
     
  3. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali is the tall fighter that most everyone considers the greatest of all hwt champions

    Tyson is the shorter fighter with questionable will to win and a bully mentality who many place in the top 15 all time.
     
  4. Garrus

    Garrus Big Boss 1935-2014 Full Member

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    You're a shitlord.
     
  5. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Oh Garrus. I don't know what that means.
     
  6. willcross

    willcross Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali's slightly overrated

    Tyson's slightly underrated
     
  7. TheSouthpaw

    TheSouthpaw Champion Full Member

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    2 greatest fighters of all time...
     
  8. stonehammerjack

    stonehammerjack Member Full Member

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    ...in the heavyweight division are Dempsey and Louis.
     
  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    A lord of ****, no less.
     
  10. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    Why do people get nasty when someones opinion differs ???

    Tyson...beat a whole era of fighters some of whom werent the best they could have been.
    Ferocious fighter who `meant it`..burned out quick due to poor lifestyle out of ring.

    Ali... unique....toppled a couple of giants..lost fair and square to a couple of tough fighters at or around his peak...longevity adds to his legend...his personality and the road show that went with him was more entertaining than many of his fights.
     
  11. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They weren't bad.
     
  12. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Louis i can understand, but ****ing Dempsey? :lol:

    Dempsey wasn't even the best in his own era let alone goat
     
  13. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    yeah Tyson crumbled as soon as someone stood up to him etc etc
     
  14. Boxed Ears

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

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    Poor man's Povetkin and Klitschko, to be honest.