Name some fighters that Prime Mike Tyson beats, but Prime Holyfield struggles with or loses to

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  1. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well it's already happened a few times, Alex Stewart gave Holyfield hell in their 1st meeting. Tyson easily knocked him out in the opening round, Lou Savarese went the distance with Holyfield. Tyson knocked him out in the opening round.

    Then there's other fighters that Holyfield struggled with like Ruiz, Cooper, Dokes, Moorer, who i think Tyson would of dispatched of pretty quickly.
     
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    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Please don't ever change, my friend.
     
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  3. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    I think Mike beats him, but not with ease. It will look similar to the Ruddock fights IMO, but a bit tougher, as Bowe was a better fighter than Ruddock. Ruddock was a harder puncher though.
     
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  6. Thread Stealer

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    I make Bowe a really live underdog, but his poor defense at mid (and long) range makes me favor Tyson.

    Interestingly, despite being a lot taller and rangier, Bowe has the edge on the inside. He was WAY more polished and skilled on the inside, and those uppercuts were excellent. Tyson did a ton of damage at mid range and while coming inside. But once he was inside, he was prone to inactivity.

    I think Bowe would simply take too many shots though. While his chin was good, it wasn’t like he faced a lot of punchers. Certainly not like Tyson.

    Bowe would have his moments but take too many shots and get stopped.
     
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