How To Beat Tyson

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by garymcfall, Oct 23, 2007.


  1. garymcfall

    garymcfall Well-Known Member Full Member

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    - Boxer Should be physically strong, in the sense of being able to be dominant in clinches and being able to push tyson back.

    - A good strong jab, combined with intelligent lateral movement will give Mike trouble if employed well.

    - Backwards movements should be kept to a minimum, move sideways to avoid attacks

    - The boxer must be prepared mentally to lose early rounds, and to weather a storm

    - Ability to tie Tyson up when he gets inside is useful

    - Boxer should have superb stamina, Tyson has a great chin and will need to be worn down over a period of time

    - Chin should be good, and defense should be tight and consistent

    - The ability to earn Mikes respect with some power shots is intergral, it may come in handy for making Mike quit mentally

    -Counterpunching superbly is important, in order to disrupt mikes rhythm and timing coming forward.

    - This may lead to Mike throwing single shots in the later rounds, which is when the boxer should attempt to take control

    - Superb body conditioning essential


    Right, posters, Edit this (add to it, take away things from it, change it, whatever) so that we have the best gameplan to beat a prime Mike Tyson
     
  2. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Sounds like you you covered everything. Well-done!

    :cheers
     
  3. josak

    josak Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You forgot probably the most important factor in any fight

    - Don't be scared or intimidated.

    Though this alone isn't going to save you against a prime Tyson.
     
  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    You forgott the most important rule of all.

    Dont let him do any work ad mid range.

    Any efective strategy for beating him will be a variant of this rule one way or another.
     
  5. pryorgatti

    pryorgatti Active Member Full Member

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  6. jonesjrp4p1

    jonesjrp4p1 16 yr old prodigy Full Member

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    fight him after 1988
     
  7. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    be

    185 pounds
    5 foot ten
    have a reach of 68.
    And you can beat Mike Tyson. Also need Godlike stimia and power.
     
  8. C. M. Clay II

    C. M. Clay II Manassah's finest! Full Member

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    :tired
     
  9. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    If you want to draw up a strategy to beat a given fighter the first thing you look at is their punching envelope.

    There are three distinct zones. The outside, the mid range, and the inside. If you can find one of these zones where he cannot fight well, then you have the bones of a fight plan to beat him.
     
  10. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    It was done, on more than one occassion as well. You fool.

    He was only 23 years old and in his prime when Douglas smoked him. Tyson was beatable at his best, just needed the right fighter to prove it thats all.
     
  11. ironchamp

    ironchamp Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Douglas wasnt the right fighter. He was just there at the right time.
     
  12. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Nuthugger. The vast majority of knowledgeable posters on this forum don't have Tyson as a top 10 ATG heavyweight. He maybe sneaks in at the bottom end of some lists, but thats the best placing people can give him.

    He came back to prove nothing of any real significance after Douglas handed him his ass. Probably the best results he achieved were against Ruddock and when he regained the title against Bruno.

    Tyson was a freak show throughout the 90's, and his excuses as he continued to dodge Lewis were a joke. After each fight he said "I need another couple of fights". These comments followed after many post fight interviews.

    Your man lacked confidence when up against it, and panicked like no other great heavyweight when in trouble. Biting ears, punching after the bell, and trying to break arms in clinches.
     
  13. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was finished at 23. I can't think of any HWs in the last 20 years who would have beat a 21 year old Tyson.
     
  14. josak

    josak Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He wasn't finished at 23, but he wasn't trainng, he lacked focus, he had a huge ego. It's his fault but the fact is he wasn't at his best post 88' after he fired Rooney. You can spin it any way you want, but that's the truth.
     
  15. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Looks like the truth hurt your feelings. Instead of counter-punching back with an in-depth response, you instead decide to get personal.