How do you envision this match-up ? Would Mike's inexperience prove to be fatal against a declining, hot and cold, but still powerful and far more experienced Weaver ? I'm sure Tyson's managers wouldn't have taken that kind of risk, but I'm curious about your opinions.
i have great respect for Weaver but Tyson's speed, power and combinations make this a very early night. Tyson inside 2 rounds
I'd have to fancy Tyson. Weaver wasn't really the sort of fighter that gave Tyson problems. Moreover Weaver wasn't the fastest starter whereas Tyson was cooking from the get-go.
Thanks for your comments. Interestingly, Tyson stated after he KOed Thomas that Weaver was " the greatest knockout puncher around " by the time he fought Thomas. So maybe Tyson would have been wary of his power.
Not sure about 1985 but by early 1986 I’d have to make Tyson the favorite. I love Mike Weaver but being a slow starter against even a 19 year old Tyson wasn’t a good thing. And Mike Weaver was getting on in years by then which makes it worse
