Would Usyk beat Tyson, Holyfield, Bowe and Lewis if he "appeared" in the 90s?

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I can but I choose not to. Not anymore

    I don't play by my rules

    I play by theirs
     
  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Holyfield had some excellent wins sandwiched with his second loss with Bowe but yeah both had equally declined a little bit then.
     
  3. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    I'd favor him against Tyson and Bowe. Holyfield either way, Lewis the favorite.
     
  4. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    If Usyk had two fights agaisnt each of these 4, he'd probably win some and lose some. But he'd be a very hard task to solve for any of these guys.
     
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  5. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Doesn't have to in order to have a better overall career. Norton beat Ali but I don't see him rated above Mike Tyson
     
  6. Bofo24

    Bofo24 hobbyist Full Member

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    Usyk could beat all of them, he is mentally tough, only Holy rivals him in that. Usyk also has higher IQ than them. Usyk can't be bullied in the clinch and pushed around as he proved against Fury. With fair judging and refereeing, Usyk should win. Hardest would be Holy, Tyson (could explode out of nowhere), Lewis, Bowe.
     
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  7. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    Tyson in the 90's was beatable both mentally and physically. He wouldn't and couldn't intimidate Usyk.

    There have been other threads on Bowe-Usyk and they went viral. Usyk could beat him but it wouldn't be easy.

    Holy field is the one guy that could match Usyk in stamina and will to win. Would be a barnburner.

    Lewis I rate higher than Usyk due to a deeper resume. But strangely I could see Usyk beating him in the same manner he beat Fury...counter punching and avoiding a big shot. 50/50.
     
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  8. anthoto1

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    The most roided version of Evan Field would get TRASHED by Tyson Fury.