Mike Tyson circa 1996 vs 1919 Jack Dempsey

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  1. Entaowed

    Entaowed Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Is this serious? Tyson admired Dempsey for sure. But when did he say anything like this?
    Maybe you can say this about prime Foreman or a few SHWs.
    But not a max. 187 lb. swarmer.
     
    Entaowed, Oct 24, 2018
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  2. Aston Villa

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    I've lost count the amount of times Tyson's praised past fighters and said they would beat him !
     
    Aston Villa, Oct 24, 2018
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  3. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How about Jack Dempsey circa 1996 vs. Mike Tyson 1919 pvp?
    I'll take the Mauler in a beatdown!!
    Based on the time parameters of your thread? Tyson wins, duh!!
    Everyone wants to match "Mr. 1920" against "Mr. 2000" for pete sakes. Inane...
     
    jowcol, Oct 25, 2018
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