Who is better as a boxer - Tyson or Hollyfield

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  1. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    In his prime, Tyson was a better heavyweight.

    Overall, Holyfield is the superior fighter.
     
    El Cepillo, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. flamengo

    flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. Full Member

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    CONTROL.. please remember that the reign of Tyson was limited to a few years. The actual time he ruled, he was nothing more than a Kid!!.. The stability around him was on par with the fragility of the ice shelfes..

    Tyson was a hard composite.. as was his down turn.
     
    flamengo, Jan 13, 2009
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  3. Little Pea

    Little Pea 'A' grade boxing fan Full Member

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    AT first, i thought it was a no brainer...
    Then, on second thought, still a no brainer.
    Holyfield.
     
    Little Pea, Jan 13, 2009
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  4. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    OK. I thought you meant control in the ring. Still though, in those couple years 86-88 he was about as good as one can get.
     
    unclepaulie, Jan 13, 2009
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  5. Bonza

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    I guess tactical skills is a one of the main part of the boxing skills...and of cause tactically Holly is more flexible
     
    Bonza, Jan 13, 2009
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  6. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holy
     
    EL-MATADOR, Jan 13, 2009
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  7. flamengo

    flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. Full Member

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    Agreed.. His entry into the H/W div. was ferocious......... His dominant effect on the div. was ferocious.. an entity to himself..... Sadly, the bigger picture showed the man being just a BOY!!.

    It still amazes me. The figure he created. The menal picture we have in our minds of that period of destructive power from both fists.

    He was a kid..

    Incredible.
     
    flamengo, Jan 13, 2009
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  8. Boxfan1

    Boxfan1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson with his original trainer is a better boxer than almost any other heavy in the last 20 years. After dropping Rooney, he became a complete slugger and the era ended.
     
    Boxfan1, Jan 13, 2009
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  9. Bonza

    Bonza New Member Full Member

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    Please, don't forget that the answer doesn't mean - Who is better in heavyweight....Holy in cruisers did the same thing as Tyson in heavyweight did...
     
    Bonza, Jan 13, 2009
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  10. Ilesey

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    Holyfield for me, clearly.
     
    Ilesey, Jan 13, 2009
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  11. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Agreed. For me, Holyfield edges it out, although I do think it's fair to mentioned that a prime Tyson had better boxing skills than he often gets credit for.
     
    Rumsfeld, Jan 13, 2009
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