If Tyson fought in the 70s he would not survive

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  1. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The next time you hear someone mention Foreman’s divorce to diminish the loss to Ali will be the first time. You know it, I know it.
     
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  2. BoxingFan2002

    BoxingFan2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah but he still struggled against some medicore guy even Holyfield stopped Tillis.
    Jones is nothing like Tyson, he is boxer puncher like Liston but smaller with better speed and stamina.
    Tyson was similar to Frazier but Frazier could go 15 rounds while Tyson could not do anything after 8 rounds.
    He lost and that matters only, his problem if he was not prepared good he was young and still in his prime.
    Douglas did not have the Jab,speed,stamina and durability of Ali.
     
  3. Jakub79

    Jakub79 Active Member Full Member

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    and even Bruno and Pinklon Thomas, on this basis it can be said that they were better than Tyson, right? Carl Williams, Marvis Frazier and Tyrell Biggs won with a greater advantage over Tillis than Tyson and it can also be assumed that they should be at least as strong or stronger than Tyson. In turn, James Douglas lost to 3 players whom Mike beat. Will we consider on this basis whether he was weaker than Ferguson, Tucker, Savarese?
     
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Tyson wouldn't have went down against Lyle, thus not needing to get up to win. The Tyson that beat Ruddock poleaxes Lyle without once tasting the deck.

    Not saying Foreman couldn't beat Tyson, but I favor Tyson.
     
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