Was Tyson weak willed?

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  1. newby johnson

    newby johnson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I've heard it a few times that when opponents weren't scared of him he'd fall apart. Where does this idea come from, and is it true?
     
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  2. Boxfan1

    Boxfan1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not in his prime before RG.
     
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  3. larrysmith

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    um..yea its obvious he was dependent of customato and the people surrounding him,,he was like a stray dog that need guidance and once that guidance left he turned into a wild animal,he had the skill but his disapline was connected to his supporting cast...
     
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  4. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What happens when you stand up to the bully and can fight?

    Liston? Tyson? both bullies .
     
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  5. BEASTLY PEPE

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    He stopped training hard/living a clean life in the 80s
     
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  6. nastynas

    nastynas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ugh. The whole "Tyson lost to anyone who stood up to him" is another phrase I list under- phrases used by people who dont know **** about boxing, so they just repeat dumb **** that other people who dont know **** about boxing say."
     
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  7. larrysmith

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    exactly..he lost to those fighters cause he lost his dedication to the sport and had a **** corner
     
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  8. newby johnson

    newby johnson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Where can I see that?
     
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    No. He was strong-willed. He got up at 4 to run in his prime and stepped into the ring and destroyed grown men weighing 220lbs and more (and less). He pushed himself to the limit of human endurance in the gym for fights people knew wouldn't go 6 rounds.

    Does he have tide-turning heart and the unbendable mental strength of a Holyfield or an Ali? Absolutely not.
     
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  10. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just take a look at Holyfield.
     
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  11. newby johnson

    newby johnson Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why do you say that?
     
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  12. Gander Tasco

    Gander Tasco Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ruddock stood up to him. He got smashed.

    Pinklon Thomas wasn't scared. He got smashed.

    Tucker wasn't scared. He lost.

    The list goes on. You need more then a little courage to beat Mike.
     
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  13. jonnytightlips

    jonnytightlips Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This.
     
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  14. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. But I bet if you test him, he is borderline ******ed. Loved him as a fighter. But the guy is just too stupid.
     
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  15. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Robin ****ing givens
     
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