How well would a 6'2 Mike Tyson do in the the golden era of heavyweight?

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  1. Ironfox222

    Ironfox222 Member Full Member

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    How well would a prime 6'2 Mike Tyson do if he were placed in the golden era of heavyweight boxing, which elite heavyweight boxer can he beat?
    Also, would he be as dominant in the modern era as he was in his own era?
     
    Ironfox222, Aug 29, 2023
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  2. BCS8

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    He'd be slower and easier to hit for starters.
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Assuming that nothing changes except height, he would do well. But the 5'11 Tyson we got to see would clean house.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 29, 2023
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  4. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If he was taller you mean ?
    I don´t know... that changes too many things...

    What if Tyson was white ? How a caucasian Mike Tyson would be viewed by the media and the boxing world?
     
    Vic-JofreBRASIL, Aug 29, 2023
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  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Make Tyson 6' 2'' and his style is likely somewhat different.
     
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  6. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    It is very ungrateful to forecast such a topic. Not only is Mike Tyson 4″ taller, but that means his reach would also increase. I guess that means his fighting style would also change. And that is a completely different boxer than the Mike Tyson we remember.
    It is enough of a fantasy to predict the outcome of a fight if Mike Tyson were to enter the golden heavyweight era; 70s. And this is too much.
     
    ikrasevic, Aug 29, 2023
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