Is there anyone in history 6' 1" and under who could beat Prime Mike Tyson?

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  1. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson obliterates Louis.
     
  2. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :risas3:
    Even the washed up version of Tyson from the late 90s-early 2000s still beats Sharkey.
     
  3. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Tyson weighed more for the first fight and they were the same weight for the rematch.

    The premise reads = 6’1” or below. That’s the prescription.

    At best Holyfield was barely over 6’1” and a flat 6’1” is arguable anyway.
     
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  4. Entaowed

    Entaowed Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    This is way too extreme.
    Chuvalo was not an ATG, but he hit pretty hard.
    Rarely does a top HW take out another in one round.
    Even Foreman vs. Norton, & Foreman's style & size helped.
     
  5. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    LOL keep dreaming.
     
  6. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No need to, that's reality. You're the one who's a dreamer if you think a flat footed old timer stands a chance against Tyson.
    Even guys like Haye, Bird and RJJ beat Louis, let alone prime Tyson.
     
  7. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Does the other fighter get to be in his prime too or is it just tyson??? FOTC Frazier gives ANY fighter a tough night
     
  8. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    No it doesn't. Not even close. Sharkey had nothing to dissuade Tyson's attack, not strength, not speed, not an telephone pole jab on the end of an 82" reach, not a powerful right hand. I wouldn't bet Sharkey to make it two full rounds.
     
  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Save your breath for cooling your tea. Some of these folks live in fantasy land.