How long would this version of AJ last against a prime Mike Tyson?

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How long does 2026 AJ last?

Poll closed Aug 4, 2026.
  1. Gone in 60 seconds

    42.6%
  2. Inside 2 minutes

    17.0%
  3. Inside 1 round

    27.7%
  4. AJ gets out of the 1st round

    12.8%
  1. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Prenga had AJ down in 20 seconds with an innocuous uppercut. Late 80's Tyson had far more offensive ability and fear factor than 20/1 soup can Prenga.
     
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  2. Stuntmanmike

    Stuntmanmike New Member Full Member

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    I feel like 2 mins is a fair enough time with respect to both
     
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    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    For reference, Tyson had 9 stoppage wins inside 60 seconds. And AJ would be under a lot more mental pressure due to the scale of the event, compared to the lesser names Tyson beat.
     
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    Within the first minute for sure
     
  5. The Professor

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    Yeah, gone within 60 seconds
     
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    About however long Marvis Frazier lasted
     
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    Well, if Joshua lasted the first round with Mike Tyson, he'd have these guys in the corner waiting for him before round 2.

    "Don't go down. We need fire." That's it? Good thing Prenga was exhausted after the first round.

    I think everyone owes Aaron Snowell an apology for his corner work in Tyson-Douglas.

    I wonder if Usyk's guys will still be there when Joshua fights Tyson Fury next?
     
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  8. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    If AJ committed himself to the "don't box but survive" tactic, he could end up on his feet after the bell to end the first round.
    That means a lot of clinching, running around the ring...
     
  9. BCS8

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    AJ looked shakey as hell in his last one. Tyson would have had him chasing his head down the aisles.
     
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  10. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Gone within 6 seconds.
     
  11. 70sFan

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    This would go like many fights Tyson had against large normally capable in the 80’s. Joshua doesn’t seem to have the chin to stand up to Tyson’s punch nor the defense to deal with Tyson’s style so it would end early. Wilder would suffer the same fate.
     
  12. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I could picture the ref trying to wave it off, Tyson ignoring it, and continuing his onslaught anyway.
     
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    Legitimately might not make it past R1. AJ is clearly at the point of his career where he should retire.
     
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    Similar to Golota.
     
  15. Barrf

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    About as long as Spinks. Give mild credit to AJ -- he gets up when knocked down, so it's going to take 3x-5x to make it stick..