Who "Wouldn't" Mike Tyson defeat as a Challenger ?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    A 1996 Tyson would be dangerous for AJ. Bruno was just as big and strong and may have hit harder punch for punch. AJ has a similar style, but faster hands and better at throwing combinations
     
  2. heizenberg

    heizenberg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd favor Ali and Foreman to beat Prime Tyson, I'd give comeback Ali a solid chance as well. After that its close with everyone else. Frazier and Holmes I'd give a good shot when he was on top of their games. Lennox Lewis I'd be pretty much 50/50 prime for prime. Evander Holyfield I'd give a slight chance and Sonny Liston too. Joe Louis of course I think could possibly get it done but I'd favor the bigger Tyson. Riddick Bowe when on top of his game I think would be a good challenge but I think he gets hit a little too much to beat a prime Tyson. Both the Klitschko I think Tyson would be too fast and skilled for.
     
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  3. Combatesdeboxeo_

    Combatesdeboxeo_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Excelent predictions except for holmes.. No way in hell larry beats tyson.no way. Tyson wins 10 or 9 over 10 fights and i am being nice saying 9/10
     
  4. heizenberg

    heizenberg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I disagree, I think when they fought Holmes was still good but very faded compared to when he was young. In his prime he'd hold Tyson of much better. I think it would be a good back and forth fight could really see it going either way. Holmes skill and resilience is why I see him having a chance of beating Tyson it would have to be in a close decision though where Tyson would have the chance of not only winning in a decision but could knock Holmes out.
     
  5. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, it's a pretty good bunch of fighters. No standouts, but good fighters. And let's not forget Golota. Erratic, but a lot of talent there.
     
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