Mike Tyson Vs Prime Iron chinned Division?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Apr 11, 2026.


  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Imagine every heavyweight in his era had Oliver McCall level durability.

    Tyson s speed, combination s and over all aggressively attacking style still works well, but his stoppage ability disappears.

    How's this affect his career?
     
  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well he did stop Pinklon Thomas who I consider to have a very good chin.

    Tyson had to hit him with 20 consecutive punches but he still got the job done in the end.

    Larry Holmes also had a very good chin aswell he was only stopped once in 70+ fights by Tyson.

    I also remember footage of McCall sparring Tyson in preparation for Tokyo. And McCall walked out of the ring after feeling some of Tyson's body punches.

    So I don't think it alters too much quite honestly a prime Tyson can still stop iron chinned fighters. Simply because his overall attributes are still so much better.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes I can see that, skills beat em.
    He'd still beat Berbick,Tubbs,Biggs imo.
     
  4. OddR

    OddR Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He would probably have to go points a bit more often.
     
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  5. Marvelous_Iron

    Marvelous_Iron Active Member Full Member

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    It would be like the Ribalta fight where the ref ends up stopping it and they end up with severe brain damage