Yes or No: Usyk would have beat every opponent Tyson faced pre-Douglas.

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Does Usyk beat every fighter Tyson fought in his first 38?

  1. Yes

    71.2%
  2. No

    27.0%
  3. All but Tokyo Buster Douglas

    1.8%
  1. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    His opposition wasn`t great but the depth at heavyweight has never been great.
     
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  3. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    I think it's hard to argue otherwise, given the skill, durability and overall record Usyk has achieved in this era.

    Of course it's all speculative, but given what he's accomplished in this era, it's hard to imagine him not being able to defeat Tyson's pre-Douglas opponents - or Douglas himself, btw.

    I don't think he'd knock as many of them out, but I think it's pretty damn likely he gets wins over all of 'em!
     
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  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Three things

    AJ is ripe for the picking now

    Jake ''Money'' Paul has an iron chin and has never been down in his life

    Jake's right hand is the fifth horse of the apocalypse
     
  5. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Serge you know I respect you and your knowledge of boxing as well as your humour. However as much as I like Jake Paul for bringing influencer fans into boxing this matchup could end as a homicide and I don’t say this lightly. AJ won’t carry Jake who could not beat a crap boxer like Tommy Fury. In a proper boxing match well it will be worse than “Goodnight Irene”.

    I really hope it never happens.
     
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Thanks. Likewise

    Truthfully, I think it's a crazy and dangerous fight for Jake to take. Even if AJ is past his prime or shot it still is. It shouldn't be sanctioned
     
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  7. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Usyk would destroy Spinks :lol:
     
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