Top 5 Tyson performances?

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  1. KeedCubano

    KeedCubano Read my posts in a Jamaican accent Full Member

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    Of course he has plenty of awe inspiring performances in his prime but which were his best five? I'd say its holmes, Spinks, Frazier, Berbick and Ferguson
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    #5. Tyrell Biggs
    #4. Marvis Frazier
    #3. Pinklon Thomas
    #2. Michael Spinks
    #1. Larry Holmes

    IMO. Although I did really like the performances Mike put in vs Ferguson, Bruno (2), Tubbs and Berbick.
     
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  3. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1.) Michael Spinks
    2.) Trevor Berbick
    3.) Larry Holmes
    4.) Marvis Frazier
    5.) Pinklon Thomas
     
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  4. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would say Berbick, Thomas, Holmes, Spinks, and Gross actually.
     
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  5. VVMM

    VVMM Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Top 5: - Ribalta :This fight proved Tyson had stamina enough against a very tough and durable fighter.
    - Berbick:. The ko was a classic.
    - Holmes: Only Tyson could destroy Holmes of course this wasn't a prime Larry but the brutal ko is unforgettable.
    - Ruddock 2: This fight was the battle of the power punches and Tyson won clearly.Ruddock's tougness was amazing
    and underrated
    - Bruno 2: Tyson destroyed easily the one of the most muscular reigning World champion.
     
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  6. Johnny_B

    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    In no particular order: Ribalta, Holmes, Fergusson, Spinks, Frazier
     
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  7. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1 - Michael Spinks
    2 - Marvis Frazier
    3 - Tony Tubbs
    4 - Larry Holmes
    5 - Trevor Berbick
     
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  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Glad to see the Ferguson fight getting some mentions. Not sure if it is among his best but I think it might be my favorite.
     
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  9. mr. magoo

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    He actually looked pretty solid against Alex Stewart
     
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  10. CharlieFirpo85

    CharlieFirpo85 Member Full Member

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    I loved the Jesse Ferguson fight. It reminds me on Floyd Patterson. Start calmly and wear down the opponent with body punches. So he fought very scientificly and showed some good consistency. Already some very good mentions here...My pick (in no order)

    - Berbick
    - Ruddock 2 (Slugfest vs. prime Razor)
    - Spinks
    - Ferguson
    - Holmes

    + Bonus: Reggie Gross (Just because of his epic dodging of ~20 Punches and crazy left hook knockdown in 1 motion)
     
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  11. McGrain

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    These are the punches I most remember, first KD is beautiful, early fight most reminiscent of Spinks.
     
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  12. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    I like the Tyrell Biggs fight. That was a great display of left hooks
     
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  13. The Phenom

    The Phenom Pretty Handsome Full Member

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    1 Michael Spinks
    2 Trevor Berbick
    3 Pinklon Thomas
    4 Larry Holmes
    5 Alex Stewart
     
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  14. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1. Berbick
    2. Spinks
    3 Holmes
    4 Thomas
    5 Ruddock
     
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  15. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    1. Ruddock 2
    2. Spinks
    3. Thomas
    4. Holmes
    5. Tubbs
     
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