So theres a thread atm about Tyson's opposition during his comeback after the ear bite ban. How does Tyson do against these top 10 ranked Heavyweights during 99-02 ? Ike Ibeabuchi David Tua Derrick Jefferson Oleg Maskaev Michael Grant Kirk Johnson Chris Byrd Hasim Rahman Wladimir Klitschko John Ruiz Jameel McCline Fresh Oquendo Vitali Klitschko
Probably loses against Ibeabuchi, Vitali, and MAYBE Tua, we didn't really get to see Mike go into deep waters during that time, and I really don't know if he still had it in him to. Wlad is a bit of a toss-up for me, as I feel like either man has the potential to get there first and end it. But everything else should be a win.
Ike would be an interesting fight pretty 50/50 but I'd probably favor Tyson just because he has more experience but I can see a world where Ike wins perhaps by outlasting him and getting a late knockout. Chris Byrd would be interesting just to see how he deals with a small tricky southpaw but he'd probably win but I can see a world where Byrd pulls it off though I don't think its likely. Wlad he would have a chance just because of Wlad's chin but I think prime Wlad under Steward would be able to neutralize him and be able to use his size to overwhelm and get a late knockout similar to Buster fight or Lewis fight. Vitali I don't think he has a chance too big and Vitali could take a punch and was very adept at fighting people Tyson's size so probably the one matchup I give him 0 chance of winning. Everyone else I think he washes without too much difficulty.