Tyson of 89-91 V Heavyweights of History

C'mon he didnt look like a shot fighter. He looked like a sloppy wild fighter, and he paid for it when he got tagged. At his best his fury was controlled and tight with emphasis on defense. The Tyson after Spinks was wild and sloppy.

 

Tyson vs Other Great HW's
as they were in their prime

I'd favor Mike over:
Sullivan (by a lot)
Jeffries
Johnson
Dempsey
Tunney
Louis (just a little)
Marciano
Liston (just a little)
Frazier

I'd favor Ali and Holyfield over Mike

Toss-up's:
Foreman
Holmes
Lewis


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Tyson vs Other Great HW's
if they came along at the same time

Guys I'd favor over Mike:
Sullivan (by a little)
Jeffries
Louis (by a little)
Ali
Holyfield

Toss-ups:
Johnson
Dempsey
Tunney
Marciano
Liston
Foreman
Holmes
Lewis

I'd still favor Tyson over Frazier, a little.

 

I think he meant the Bonecrusher Smith fight, where Tyson lost his balance and fell.

 

There's that word shot again. Oh dear.

 

I think you're exaggerating. He just seems to not be as busy or lively. His head-movement and defense are there. He also respects Ruddock more than Bonecrusher... and for good reasons.