Mike Tyson 2000 (Julius Francis fight) VS Prime Dillian Whyte

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  1. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    12 rounds.
    Mike Tyson, very much past prime, January 29th, 2000
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    Dillian Whyte (the best version of)

    In the UK, Whyte's backyard.

    Who wins?
     
  2. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whyte, unless Tyson lands a lucky shot. Even washed up, he was dangerous and capable of ending a fight with a lucky shot.
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    I can't see Whyte winning.
    Tyson was washed up but still had enough left in 2000 to beat Francis, Savarese and Golota in about 4 rounds total.
     
  4. Showstopper97

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    Even this washed version of Tyson is too much for Whyte. Francis was around Whyte's level (Whyte maybe a bit better) & he got washed. Whyte goes to sleep in under 5.
     
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    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    My sentiments exactly.
     
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  6. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Whyte was taken out by a forty year old Povetkin. Tyson has a little more speed even in the year 2000 and power is the last thing to go. Mike lands and sends Whyte into the shadow realm after a few rounds. Whyte is simply too vulnerable to the uppercut which Tyson threw well.
     
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  7. Big Ukrainian

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    Tyson by early KO. If Whyte survives early rounds, his chances will be much better.

    Whyte was KO'd twice by uppercuts (cold).

    Rivas also dropped him with uppercut.

    And Tyson, even 2000 version, still had an uppercut good enough to put Whyte to sleep.
     
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  8. Unforgiven

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    I doubt Whyte would make it to the 3rd round.
     
  9. Fergy

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    Tyson by ko.