Prime Mike Tyson vs the Big 4

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Does Mike Tyson go undefeated

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  2. No

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  1. Jakub79

    Jakub79 Active Member Full Member

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    He would be the favorite against each of them, but life tests me and I think he would lose to one of them. Probably not with Wilder and not with Usyk. pressing Mike would be a problem for them. Tyson's style is a nightmare for Oleksandr, but also for Wilder, who can fight backwards but needs space to find his distance. And AJ and Fury. are a problem due to their dimensions. Tyson has never won against someone so big, strong and mobile. In addition, Fury hitting from different angles is a nightmare for Mike. AJ is again much better than Bruno. In my opinion it's 50-50 but one of these four would win against Mike. I'm glad I don't have to spend money on it.
     
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  2. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've considered that, wouldn't work on a mobile HW like Fury. And any few shots he does get in will ultimately be smothered. I've done the math...............just a bad hurdle for Iron Mike here.
     
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  3. Veerbone

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    He beats AJ and Wilder. Loses to Usyk and Fury.
     
  4. themostoverrated

    themostoverrated Active Member Full Member

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    Depending on how they would approach the fight, each guy has a chance to win or lose. Fury would be least intimidated by his namesake, but he also has a clear style disadvantage. AJ's problem would be his lack of heart or incorrect approach. However, if he fights fearlessly, he wins. Wilder's complete lack of technique is one of the hundred issues he would have, but an early knockdown could work in his favor. Otherwise, Tyson wins hands down. Usyk with his discipline would be the biggest favorite to win and I don't see any possibility of Tyson winning, unless Usyk buys into the hype and does a Michael Spinks.
     
  5. sauhund II

    sauhund II Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fury almost got knocked out by a 0-0 MMA Palloka..................went life and death with the limited Wilder , hit the deck even against Featherfist Usyk, how is he gonna survive prime Tyson who could go 12 all day long ?

    The Bodybuilder who was simply walked down by a feet stuck in cement average hitting Burrito , whose claim to fame is loosing a home town decision to Pain t Dry Parker ?

    Usyk went 36 rounds with AJ and Fury, got ONE knock down and relative close decisions, both are slow, one has no head movement, one is stiff and likes to trade hooks up close, a deadly sin vs Tyson, both have stamina problems, both have sub par chins, one is feather fisted, both have major defense leaks.

    Usyk will have major problems with Tyson's speed of foot and hand, almost text book punch repertoir with both hands, a nasty Body puncher and almost impossibe to hit clean, Until Douglas Tyson was hit hard once by Tucker, Smith and Bruno, basically three punches combined.

    Usyk saw AJ's and Fury's punches coming, he aint seeing Tyson's, too unpredicable, too fast , too much follow up, too much power and timing..............................a shot to shid Tyson waxed Botha who was not chinny with ONE eight inch travelling punch.

    To trouble Tyson you need size, lateral movement, a chin and a constant jab with endless clinching................three out of the four aint got that the latter, Usyk does not have the fire power, stays up close , rarely clinches , uses the jab as a range finder and likes to fight fire with fire, not gonna work vs Tyson.
     
  6. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tillis had far more embarrassing losses than those on his resume, yet he stood in w/ Tyson for 10 rounds.

    Also, the OP specified "Everyone is at their best," which would exclude any fight where Fury was either past his peak &/or grossly overweight. Otherwise, Tyson's loss to Douglas would be fare game as well.
     
  7. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    Pretty much this.

    I don't think anyone can face these 4 in a row and expect to keep their 0.
     
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