Tyson/Seldon

The first KD was a 1-2 (the jab itself was actually very hard, almost a power jab with the big lead step Mike took) that may have included some forearm. The ref took a second to realize that.

The second KD was a perfect hook right on the button; that camera angle just didn't pick it up in a very well.

 

It's a weird fight. A classic Tyson opposition completely intimidated and fearful.

 

Exactly. Seldon was just plain scared and knew he was going to get a beating. He was there for his payday and made sure he took as little damage as possible. Similar to what any of us would do really. Disgracefull for a world champion boxer though.

 

This fight, for the sake of boxing, is better off forgotten.

 

Seldon never lived this one down. I dont know why he was so scared of Tyson. He had fought Riddick Bowe. The whole media circus surrounding the fight intimidated Seldon big time. Seldon was nervous about fighting Tyson at the Bruno fight.

 

I wasted good money for this ppv.

Only Christy Martain put on a good show there.

Tyson Seldon, geez, I didnt expect Tyson to just look at Seldon and Seldon goes down.

People may bring on Peter McKinley, but this fight made Peter look like he had a Jake Lamotta like chin lol.

I thought on the first viewing, live of couse, that Tyson MISS the punch, seeing it now it is just a graze.

I seen Seldon take harder shots than that and not get ko.
I suppose if you want to see a guy scared shitless and go down with no damage at all. Go ahead.
But this fight still leaves a sour taste in my mouth after all these years. I almost thought Seldon was going to jump out the ring here.

 

We can draw our won conclusions from Tyson-Seldon. If Bruce was intimiadted that was not Mike's fault!

If you can gain a mental advantage over an opponent then I advise anyone to take advantage of that!

 

Guys, he got knocked down by a jab (more or less...and a little bit of a cross/forearm landing atop his skull), and then out by a hook on the button. There's no great mystery. He was obviously petrified during the first ten-count...like a rabbit.

 

True, people act like Seldon took a dive. He didn't that first 1-2, the right didnt land clean but it banged Seldon behind the ear with the glove or elbow and if you've ever been hit there you'll know it can put you on ***** street.

Pity about Seldon's durability because his jab was such a sweet punch, his movement and 1-2 was good. I'd pick him to beat Ruiz and maybe Byrd if he came along 9years later

 

I too am not convinced that this is the blatant dive it is made out to be. I'll watch it now and give an assessment.

 

Having watched it again;

The first knockdown was odd, but if you examine it you will see that Tyson threw his whole weight into the shot and when both bodies collided, Seldon simply lost his balance.

The second knock-down is totally genuine, and although many find the wobble suspicious, I have seen far worse.

Tyson hits hard and not everyone can take big shots. Sometimes you will get delayed reactions.

Nothing wrong with that win.

 

:deal

 

Who called it a dive?