Joe Joyce vs Mike Tyson 1988 version

Tyson would ktfo Joyce in round 1.

 

Joyce has a better chin than Berbick had.

 

Let's put this into perspective.....How long would Parker last against a Prime Tyson....Or Bryant Jennings against Prime Mike....For God sake it is almost Laughable.!!!

 

No one knows for sure, styles make fights and eras are rarely comparable for all sorts of reasons. Mike was the better fighter though, would pick '86 Mike, probably on points.

 

You are right. Ok....Tyson would ktfo Joyce in the ......uh....7th round. just think he is to slow and Mike was too fast and had more power. Joyce is going to give any one a problem though. and this is one of those fantasy match ups that...unfortunately...we will never know the answer to.

 

Prime Tyson is a nightmare for any heavyweight to have ever lived. Too much movement and speedy combinations with real venom thrown into each shot. I'd pick Tyson to win on points or late KO.

 

I dont think either guy could stop the other. If it goes the distance I think Tysons speed and evasiveness would get him the decision.

Its a weird fight stylistically though. Mike vs Fury or Wilder would be too.

 

It was never about age with Mike. Boxing is an unforgiving sport but none the less Mike was mentally done in 1990. Prime Mike would've beaten anyone.

 

Maybe...I really like both guys. I just think Mike was an all or nothing kinda guy, he went from brilliant to average very quickly, and I feel when he was brilliant, he was unstoppable. Just seems a shame he gets judged on the average side of his career rather than the brilliant side. I am pretty sure Mike in 1986 would've beaten anyone. It would probably go to points though with Joyce.

 

Possibly, we will never know I suppose. I am the biggest Joyce fan going though, have been singing his praises for many years. He has so much going for him yet he gets consistently written off by casuals. I've earned nice money betting on him over the years, that will no doubt come to an end now that he has proved himself on the big stage.

 

I know what you mean...I still remember all my mates looking at me in disbelief when they all came to watch Dubois demolish this 'slow bum'. Joyce has something very special, as you said most eyes cannot see it. He appears to be made of titanium, intelligent, timing impeccable, chin like no other. I don't even think he's that slow, if he is he makes up for it with accuracy and endurance. Look at him in his corner in the midst of all his so called 'battles'. He looks like an old man reading the newspaper. Very likeable guy too and not a bad bone in his body.