Tyson vs Foreman similarities

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by YesMySon, Nov 13, 2015.


  1. YesMySon

    YesMySon Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Both thugs as youngsters.

    Both great amateurs.

    Both had legendary intimidation that transcends the ring and time.

    Both knockout artists.
    Both lost in major upsets. Both being stopped by two out-boxers.

    Both one a title and regained it in a different decade.

    Both turned their demeonar from mean to soft spoken old boxing master. Where they used to seem to want carnage, theyve grown to the point where they give credit to everyone. Both Foreman and Tyson praise fighters and say certain fighters would beat them all of the time.

    Both have had videogames and endorsements.

    Etc
     
  2. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    true on amny of them counts but I don't think Tyson changed in his demeanor, he was always a connoisseur of boxing matters, but with a nastily evident killer streak that surfaced all too often.

    its only recently that hes lost that streak, I think most people would in middle age.

    foremans change was much more pronounced, it was from ying to yang.
     
  3. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson won the worlds hwt championship once vs Spinks. Foreman won it twice vs Frazier and then Moorer.