Tyson (from McBride) vs present day Tyson

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  1. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    It amazes me that he keeps being allowed to box.
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  2. CannedHeat

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    Roy Jones Tyson was probably in better mentally shape but no physically. And I’m taking into account how much he was caning it then.
     
  3. CannedHeat

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    And let’s not **** on McBride. Not elite or Mike Tyson level but would **** anyone on here up I reckon unless there’s a few secret posters like Holyfield having some crack
     
  4. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Hand raised thanks for playing. And yes
     
  5. BrutalForeman

    BrutalForeman Active Member Full Member

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    I think Tyson today could *possibly* compete, as long as he stayed away from the top 25 Heavyweights. Which is impressive for a 54 year old short heavyweight. In no way do I think he could beat top competition, just to be clear.....That's not why I started this thread.
     
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  6. salty trunks

    salty trunks Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I didnt see much of a difference between the two Tysons, other then Tyson wanted to fight. But to be off 15 years, and be able to go those rounds, was impressive. That being said the blob of McBride leaning on Tyson would most likely tire him out. It was hard to believe Jones JR could tie him up and keep him neutralized as much as he did, imagine a 260 pound man doing the same thing. A little insight into Tyson, he did start performing quite well in sparring and was handling some young guys quite well when they try to punch with him. The fight did 1.6 million buys, imagine what him and Holyfield can do.
     
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    salty trunks Well-Known Member Full Member

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    To say he has zero chance is not accurate. Foreman was not faster then Tyson is now when he faced Moorer and he stopped him with one punch. The champions of today do not have great chins. Id give Tyson a better chance then Holyfield, because Tyson can still punch hard.
     
  8. steve1990

    steve1990 Active Member Full Member

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    Tyson has no desire to make a real return to boxing. He wouldn't beat anyone in the top 100.
     
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