Mike Tyson v Tyson Fury

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  1. michaelowensvr

    michaelowensvr Member Full Member

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    The most overrated HW champion of all time (Tyson) vs the most underrated HW champion of all time (Fury). Who takes it?
     
  2. BCS8

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    I'll go with the guy with the tattoos.
     
  3. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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  4. RememberingC.S.

    RememberingC.S. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The size difference is too much, with one that can keep the distance and use the jab to reset the opponent like Tyson (Fury)

    Would be more entertaining Mike Tyson vs Deontay Wilder, there literally anything could happen
     
  5. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    It was extremely difficult to keep Tyson at range in his prime. He had great head movement and could close the distance quickly. Fury would struggle to land against a smaller target moving his head side to side while throwing bombs. No way he wins.

    And neither does Wilder for that matter.
     
  6. SmackDaBum

    SmackDaBum TKO7 banned Full Member

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    Feel the same. Tyson's style would be effective against opponents up to 6'3 but then the size difference simply swallows Tyson's skillset.
     
  7. HerolGee

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    putting a lucky winner due to an aged opponent against a guy who steamrollered the prime best of hw champions when he was basically out of high school.

    only one result.
     
  8. BCS8

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    Although, Fury might do OK against tired, shot Mike. If he can find a way to impose his size like Botha did, he might even pull it off.
     
  9. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hmm I don't think Mike would even hit Fury. Easy UD for Fury. Way too much of a size difference. It would look a lot like Wlad vs. Mormeck.
     
  10. sjomcik

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    Well, if Cunningham was able to knock Fury down I think Tyson can knock him out for sure.
     
  11. miniq

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    The size difference would be hilarious.
     
  12. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    yeh I added the words "prime" and "champions" to the sentence late without checking the syntax. I mean prime hws of the time, and best as in titlists.

    sorry for bad edit.

    I wouldn't say it was weak though its just didn't have another ATG or HoFer around when post teen Tyson was knocking them out.
     
  13. On The Money

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  14. SquaredCircle

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    Mike within a few rounds
     
  15. Staminakills

    Staminakills Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson wins 100% of the time. I'll bet anyone anything. Prime, overrated or even ****,

    this is ONE fantasy match tyson comes out on top