Pick a lightheavyweight to see the 4th round against prime Mike Tyson

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    It seems silly now, but back in the day some people actually gave the lanky Michael Spinks a chance to beat Mike Tyson. And it's still ridiculous to think they gave him a shot.

    We know the little one almost never beats the big one in boxing. It's how it goes.

    Can you see any natural 175 lber seeing the 4th round against Tyson?
     
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  2. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Ezzard Charles
     
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  3. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Billy Conn..maybe Archie Moore.
     
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  4. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Beat me to it.
     
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  6. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    James Toney
     
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  7. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    I am not sure there is anyone :think

    My pick would of been Spinks :!:
     
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  8. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I ponder whether Tyson might well be the best equiped Heavyweight ever when it comes to getting small men out of there. His intensity, hand speed, angles, power, jeez.
     
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  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Ted Lowry?
     
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  10. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If Spinks could,t do it, no LH can
     
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  11. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    James Toney would have a decent shout, what about Dwight Braxton.....
     
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  12. TheOldTimer

    TheOldTimer Active Member Full Member

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    No.
    Tyson would walk right though any punches he threw which wouldn't be many because he'd be on the ultra defensive for as long as it lasted which wouldn't be long.
    No Lt Heavy has much chance to see even the second round if Tyson decides to put it on them early which he would.
     
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  13. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ezzard Charles, Jones Jr, Willie Pastrano (a really good chance), Billy Conn.....all three were more mobile than Michael Spinks...therefore having a chance to survive at least to the 4th round by virtue of that mobility.
     
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  14. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Gene Tunney might have a better chance than most.
     
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  15. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Thank you...he's part of my short list.
     
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