If Mike Tyson Had Defeated Holyfield Twice And Lewis Once, Where Would He Rank Historically?

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  1. Fergy

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    Could very likely rank above Ali as the greatest HW IMO. Add both Klitschkos on his resume and there's no denying that he's the GOAT HW.
     
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  4. McGrain

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    I would probably rank him 1 and I'd bet that would be the most common slot, but you'd see him at 2 and 3 too.
     
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    In 1996? Probably three. If he had retired after the rematch with Bruno—also three.

    Beating Bruno, Holyfield, and Lewis in 1996 would have been rated exactly the same as—or lower than—beating Holmes, Tubbs, and Spinks in 1986.
     
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