I read this interview with Freddie Roach from a while back about the knee injury during the fight. I didn't realize how bad it was. Here's an excerpt: Brad Cooney, (***********.com) - Freddie, firstly how is Mike Tyson and how bad is the injury to his knee? Freddie Roach- Well, it happened in the first round.. he tore his lateral Miniscus in 4 places.. he had surgery 3 days ago..and has started his rehab. The doctor told me it was amazing he went 3 more rounds with that injury. But no excuses.. Danny Williams fought a good fight.. Maybe we can get the knee back in shape, and do it again. Brad Cooney, (***********.com) - When I saw him go down, his eyes looked clear Freddie..was the Knee injury the reason he didn't get up, or was it the shots he took from Williams? FR - Well that was part of the problem, and he did get hit with some big shots too..he started to take some shots when he couldn't move out of the way. I wish Mike would have told me how bad the injury was then..I probably would have stopped the fight then and there. He just couldn't move anymore.. I said "Mike why didn't you tell me" Mike said, " I didn't want to be a *****".
This was an awesome fight, one of the most underrated fights of the last 5 years. Tyson looked in good shape early on, and was landing vicious combinations. But Williams stood there, took it head on, and traded with Tyson! Toe-to-toe war, no finesse. Its the only time I've ever seen anyone beat Tyson by trying to brawl with him, and its a testament to the massive heart of Danny Williams that he stood right in front of Mike Tyson and went to war. Even at that age Tyson was a murderous puncher and one of the most dangerous heavyweights around in a slugfest.
People see Tysons early career ko'ing bums as greatness. Fact is, when he steeped up to the plate he failed miserably.
Im not. Beating bums like Tyson did then losing to the elite fighters like Lewis and Holyfield proves he was never ''great'' and only good at best. (early in his career). How many so called 'ATG's' has he beat? How many p4p? People diss Cazlaghe for this but let off Tyson because 1. He Ko'd people. 2. He's American.
Yeah but Holyfield was more content to rough Tyson up on the inside, bully him, frustrate Tyson by tying him up. Williams went bomb-for-bomb and traded with Tyson from mid range, he didn't use the same tactics as Holyfield.
Yes, your argument is so strong that I cannot even start to argue with it, but hey I'll have a go. Tyson was the youngest ever world champion, demolishing Berbick, Thomas, Holmes, Bruno, and Spinks on the way. Not only did he became the undisputed world champion by the age of 21 but he destroyed everyone put in front of him. After serving 3 years in prison he again captured the world heavyweight championship, however, as many people noted he was not the same fighter, with regards to movement, combinations and work rate. This downward spiral led to him losing in to C- fighters like Williams and Mcneeley. Tyson of course also lost to two fellow hall of famers in Lewis and Holyfield. Both of which would of gave Tyson trouble at any stage in his career, however, most agree that a 80's Tyson certainely would not of been demolished by this two - and head to head Iron Mike would compete with any Heavyweight in history. Now, what has Danny Williams achieved other than beating a 56 year old Mike Tyson you ****ing idiot.