Who was more of the complete package 86' Tyson or 83' Holmes?

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  1. anut

    anut Boxing Addict banned

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    I say tyson.............holmes was a little past his best in 83....rocky nite with witherspoon.....in 86 version of tyson/berbick woulda beat holmes/witherspoon version...
     
    anut, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. Hank

    Hank Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tyson, by far. Tyson could box, hit like mule, and his hand speed was great. He had great foot movement and defense. He was complete package over just about anyone in division. At no point n his carreer could same be said for Holmes.
     
    Hank, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. Kampioni

    Kampioni Good Boy Full Member

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    Tyson
     
    Kampioni, Mar 23, 2009
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  4. boxingwizard

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    Tyson lost to Tillis in the amateurs, it's only realistic to assume he'd struggle with a guy he lost to in the amateurs.
     
    boxingwizard, Mar 23, 2009
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  5. Thread Stealer

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    He lost to Tillman in the amateurs, not Tillis.
     
    Thread Stealer, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. doomeddisciple

    doomeddisciple Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    83 Holmes.

    More battle tested against a higher level of opponent IMO.

    Tyson was amazing, but Holmes more complete.
     
    doomeddisciple, Mar 23, 2009
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