Where is the Tyson hate originating from?

This is a boxing forum, so I expect boxing knowledge at work.

But many members here insult Tyson and the sport of boxing with stupid statements such as "whenever somebody stood up to Tyson, he lost", or "Mike is the most over-rated heavyweight ever".

I get the feeling many of you wank yourself into comas over snoozefests like the typical Wladimir Klitschko clinchaton and don't understand the essentials of the sweet science when it faces you as clearly as in Tyson fights.

Please explain, Thank you.

 

Most of Tyson's opponents were crack heads. That's commom knowlege. Only champion for just over three years,
Lost in his prime to one of the worst contenders (Douglas) in boxing history.
Yes I'd say hes overrated.............

 

so, not jumping on the Tyson hype train makes us automatically a hater??

Tyson was a flashy WC, a good one. but he's not as good as Don King made you think he is

 

I think of Mike as the Tom Cruise of boxing. Wlad is something more akin to Sean Penn.

You get what I mean?

 

corrie sanders golfer/ ross purritty journey man...........lamon brewster couldnt carry tysons jockstrap......and at least mike tyson sttopped a 38 yr old larry holmes not a piece of **** punching bag like shannon briggs

 

I really think a lot of dudes just honestly are young and only learn about Tyson, and didn't live thru Tyson times.

I think.

 

I think it is unfair to say Tyson was over rated. Quite the opposite in my opinion. Tysons legacy suffers because he set the bar so high for himself with some utterly amazing performances in the ring, and his prime onyl lasted a few years. explosive guys like Tyson rarely have long sustained careers. They burn brightest, but fade fast. If you go back and watch Tyson early fights, his rise through the top 10, and his championship reign... look at all the times you find yourself saying WOW. Not many fighters make such an impression. Also most people have a habit of remembering what they last see. Which is the faded shell of Tyson struggling with lesser opponents, and sometimes losing to them. My opinion is that Mike Tyson in his absolute prime had the ability, desire, and nerve to beat anyone in boxing history. That being said there are many former champs that were much more consistent over a greater length of time then Tyson. Best for best... Tyson may beat them all.

 

My thoughts exactly. In his prime he had it all. Hand speed, foot speed, power in both hands, incredible dexterity, great defense, rock solid chin, threw every punch with speed and power, and had the heart of a champion. One of the most complete fighters in boxing history.

 

Straight up. You had to be there, know what I mean?

Tyson was unreal.

 

No, that's an awful comparison. A better analogy would be Wlad is something like Arnie as a Cyborg in the Terminator movies, and Tyson is more akin to Al Pacino in Scarface.

 

Mike Tyson is Dennis Rodman of boxing. He wanted to be hated.

 

lennox lewis whoops him anytime

 

Correct:yep

His fights were true Global Seismic Events:deal

I flew over for the Tyson/Bruno II & Holyfield I/II & i'll never ever forget being at a Tyson fight. A true privalige to be so fortunate too expeareance being there live at the MGM & the 4 day build up in Vegas.

From the deserts of Sudan and the gardens of Japan,from the wilds of Borneo and the vineyards of Bordeaux, Eskimo's & Arapaho's & from the dock of Tiger Bay & those on the road to Mandalay
from Bombay to Santa Fé, o'er the hills and far away every ****er knew when Mighty Mike Tyson was fighting


Bit of *******ised Ian Drury lyrics from "Hit me with your rythem stick"

 

Cool ****in' post!