I can’t answer this question until Usyk retires, since it seems he plans to fight for another year or two.
It's Tyson. Tyson went 37-0 in the 80s won 12 world title fights overall and beat over 10 top 10 ranked fighters. He also has alot more depth than Usyk with wins over..... Tony Tucker Larry Holmes Michael Spinks Trevor Berbick Bonecrusher Smith Razor Ruddock x2 Frank Bruno x2 Pinklon Thomas Carl Williams Tony Tubbs Bonecrusher Smith Tyrell Biggs
Tyson based solely on fights contested at HW. Usyk's best 4 or 5 wins stack up well to those of Mike's, but for obvious reasons, quality in depth goes to Tyson by a substantial margin. P4P, based on total career fights, Usyk is likely already the greater fighter, imo.
It’s Tyson. Clearly. Tyson went to prison at 40-1 all at heavyweight. Unified the three belts and beat the lineal champ and preceding lineal champ. Tyson’s biggest mistake was having a career post prison. Did nothing but detract from his legacy.
Im really suprised that Tyson is winning this poll by so much considering how much this froum praises Usyk
Its the world forum. While the classic forum overrates him its more "maybe hes top 10 or top 20" which they will inevitably walk back later when its not a few days after a big Usyk win. The world forum have went insane.
How many times has Usyk lost? How many times has Usyk hit the canvas? How many times has Tyson lost? How many times has Tyson hit the canvas? How many times has Usyk fought and beat his opponent in their backyard? How many times has Tyson fought and beat his opponent in their backyard? Who was Undisputed Twice? Who has the more wins as the underdog? And who lost when they were a big favourite? which fighter was more consistent? which fighter had the better overall ability? Which fighter had the far greater ring IQ? Which era was more global when the soviets could take part and which wasn't? Which fighter is brilliant at adapting? and which fighter could never turn a fight around when he was losing? Which fighter aged 38 still hasn't slowed down yet? and which fighter has the shortest prime ever and the most excuses? It's Usyk and it's not even close Stick on the Douglas, Holyfield 1, Holyfield 2, Lewis, etc fights and you'll see. Obviously this is largely an American/Western forum with a massive nostalgia bias for american HW's from the 80s/90's so I don't expect everyone to be honest. But deep down you know Usyk is better than Tyson in every way.
