Who Would You Bring Back today: Prime Ali or Tyson?

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  1. Richel Hersisia

    Richel Hersisia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    really depressing to see how many people picked Tyson...
     
    Richel Hersisia, Jun 21, 2012
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  2. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It would be Ali. I love Tyson as a fan but Ali would bring even more media attention than Tyson did and had great longevity. When I think how awesome Tyson was I'm swayed but Ali and the circus around him knew how to manipulate the media perfectly.
     
    iceferg, Jun 21, 2012
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  3. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    :deal
     
    Vidic, Jun 21, 2012
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  4. Serb Can

    Serb Can Active Member Full Member

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    Mike Tyson.

    Has nothing to do with who was better head to head, I just always loved his style and to this day enjoy watching any Tyson vids/highlights.
     
    Serb Can, Jun 21, 2012
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  5. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    This question comes down to one thing for most people

    Do you want to see the Klitschkos humiliated in press conferences and interviews and then schooled in the ring

    Or do you want to see them both KTFO
     
    Vidic, Jun 21, 2012
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  6. ThaWiseJester

    ThaWiseJester Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree I don't wanna see rope a dope,I wanna see Heavies KO'ing guys..
     
    ThaWiseJester, Jun 21, 2012
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  7. Hands of Iron

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    It's glorious.
     
    Hands of Iron, Jun 21, 2012
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  8. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Both. Ali for the 24/7 and for Tyson cleaning out the eurotrash that is rampant in the heavyweight class.
     
    turbotime, Jun 21, 2012
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  9. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Opposed to the rampant USA trash he cleaned out in the 80's?
     
    On The Money, Jun 21, 2012
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  10. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed, hard to believe.

    We barely got to see Ali in his prime because of the conscription issue. Tyson was very exciting in his prime but never fought or beat anybody great in this time in my opinion.
     
    Collie, Jun 21, 2012
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  11. Hands of Iron

    Hands of Iron #MSE Full Member

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    :lol:
     
    Hands of Iron, Jun 21, 2012
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  12. Philly-Tough

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    I'd take back a prime Tommy Morrison at this point. Throw in Razor Ruddock and theres a good chance the Klits aren't ruling the division.
     
    Philly-Tough, Jun 21, 2012
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  13. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    the 80s heavyweight contenders would have creamed the contenders of today.

    The Larry Holmes that Tyson beat would have kicked their asses for god's sake.
     
    turbotime, Jun 21, 2012
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  14. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    I really cant believe how some of these clowns around here can asset that today's heavyweight division is superior to previous eras. it's a pure joke.
     
    m8te, Jun 21, 2012
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  15. Hands of Iron

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    At first, I chuckled. Then **** got dead serious. Holmes four years later actually went the distance and won rounds against Holyfield and gave Mercer the business.
     
    Hands of Iron, Jun 21, 2012
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