Which "Non -great"Heavyweight From The Past Gives Mike Tyson Most Trouble?

Mercer comes to mind. He had the physicality/mentality to stand up to Tyson's aggression. I don't think anyone is outboxing Tyson. Boxers will simply get overwhelmed by his hand speed/ power.

It will take a guy with a iron chin, strong jab and most importantly, someone not afraid that can back Tyson up. Ray Mercer fits that description.

With that said, I'm not convinced that prime Tyson doesn't still destroy Mercer. I just think Mercer is a non great that had the traits needed to win and he would come to fight.

 

Ike Ibeabuchi could've been a real tough night for Tyson
prime vs prime.
Mercer and Witherspoon were vey good choices.
Shannon Briggs may have been an interesting
nightfor Tyson also.

 

probably someone awkward we wouldnt expect

 

McCall would be interesting — iron chin, and see all Tyson’s stuff as a longtime sparring partner, almost certainly no ‘fear factor.’ Not saying he’d win but he might make it like Bonecrusher (who did make Mike look bad).

I’d also nominate James Douglas.

 

I wouldv'e liked to see Damiani against Tyson. Big dude, all round skillset, gritty performances. I think he had the tools to make it interesting.

 

People think Tyson would have blown through Damiani, but I reckon FD was every bit as tough as Tillis & company which gave Tyson a bit of a go. In fact I think he was better, because of his size and versatility.

 

Billy Miske.

 

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien!

 

MSG Ruiz.

 

Many will disagree but I suspect David Tua might give Tyson a tough fight.