What was Tyson's most impressive performance post-prison?

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  1. NewChallenger

    NewChallenger Active Member Full Member

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    My most impressive performance of Tyson not just post prison was vs Evander Holyfield 1.
    He imo fought just like Mike would in his prime. Combinations etc. yes he did not move his head AS much ,but he threw combinations, he was very fast. he pressed forward etc
     
  2. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Holyfield, and to a lesser extent Lewis. Lewis was levels above him by then but he didn't look for a soft place to lie down. His performance impressed me for a strange reason. As a historian of boxing and a brilliant analyst, Tyson must have known he was on a hiding to nothing v Lewis, but he took the hiding...not something a so called 'bully' fighter would do...
     
  3. Jakub79

    Jakub79 Active Member Full Member

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    However, he lost his strength very quickly. Tyson was fast and dynamic, even in the fight with Danny Williams, but he completely lost his cardio and mental strength, which is more important. His post-prison career was terrible. It basically exposed Botha. Botha is out of shape.