If Tyson was in his prime and Frazier was in his prime who do you think would win and why? :)

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That being said I believe that Tyson either knocks Frazier out in the early rounds or gets knocked out himself around the 9th.

Styles make fights and Fraziers coming forward style would suit Iron Mike. Fraziers fights against George Foreman are a prime example. But Tyson never faced a fighter of Smoking Joes quality. And Frazier'd certainly not being scared of Tyson. So if Mike can't get rid of Joe early on, Frazier'd wear him down and benefit in the later rounds.

Tyson KO's Frazier, No question.

modern day fighters in heavyweight division are bigger, look at klitschko, lewis, meehan. etc... all over 6'4. and over 110kg. Tyson was shorter than most hevayweights butheavily built and much bigga and stronger than Frazier.

Tyson already disposed of Frazier's son Marvis... both in their prime.

Tyson already disposed of Frazier's son Marvis... both in their prime.

That comparison is some serious bullshit. Marvis was a completly different fighter than his father. And he wasn't of the same quality either.

And Tyson being stronger than Frazier? C'mon Huna, you really dont know what you're talking about.

I'd pull for Frazier, but i'd have to give a small edge to Tyson. Still wouldn't count frazier out.

atwa 66 i dont like the guy in ur pic no reason i dont like him....i just dont like him and oh yeah tyson by ko

I do go for Tyson in this match up. I think Tyson would do something similar to Frasier that George did. Taking a little longer though.

Tyson already disposed of Frazier's son Marvis... both in their prime.
Marvis was nowhere near as good as his dad.

Im going with tyson on this. tyson is the turbo charged super deluxe version of frazier.

my god tyson would run over frazier in the first 2 minutes of the first round

Prime Tyson KO Frazier in Rd 1

Tyson in 1.

Oh but guys, Tyson beat Frazier's son, so how could we expect Joe to do any better? I mean, we all know what a GREAT career Marvis had. He really put his daddy to shame didn't he? Really, just think of all those great moments! Remember him getting KTFO by Larry Holmes? Or when he couldn't last an entire round with Tyson? Or how about what may have been his greatest victory, a UD against the awe inspiring JOE BUGNER? Yup, come to think of it, Marvis may have surpassed his father's achievements.

You have me convinced. I was originally going to go with Frazier but now I gotta pick Tyson. ;)

Frazier style is tailor made fo Mike's power shots. One of those connect, game over.

Tyson by KO 1-2.

This would be an awsome fight. Everybody knows Frazier was a late starter though, so i think Tyson would take him out early. This fight would end with one punch, no doubt about that.

C'mon, Joe Frazier would win, unless Tyson could pull it off early, if not, then Smokin' Joe Frazier would KO him in the 8th round. I don't recall Tyson fighting anybody with the strengh and power of Frazier.

Vote Tyson by KO.

Tyson would knock Frazier out just like Big George knocked Frazier out..

I am not sure he would. Tyson did not fight like Foreman, who came from the outside with his clubbing shots. Tyson would come in low, so the fight would be a different one. Also, Tyson was not as strong as Foreman and would have great difficulty pushing Frazier around. I am tempted to say Frazier by late tko, although a Tyson victory by early ko would not surprise me.

How easily everyone forgets about Frazier's style (or has anyone even seen Frazier fight?. He didn't just walk in with his head as a prefab target. He inched in, little by little, slipping punches and making his opponents miss. Foreman was the only person who had the power to stop him on his approach. Tyson has good one punch KO power, but not against Joe. He doesn't have the accuracy or the speed to stop Joe from landing those "Smokin" left hooks. Tyson also doesn't use his jab properly and that punch would be the only way to slow down Frazier. That said Frazier would NOT be KO'd in 2 rounds because he wouldn't allow enough of Tyson's power punches to connect flush. Second, Tyson would see that he can't stop Frazier from coming in and attempt to out box him to build up points, but by round 5 he would begin to lose his heart. Especially if Joe had landed enough of his punches to Mike's elbows. Finally, Tyson would do his usual "give up on myself" and take punches until Frazier knocks him out. Mike's lack of heart and Joe's chin would be the deciding factor. Frazier KO round 9.

Frazier by tko 11.

Frazier would knock Tyson out like Holyfield did.

Tyson aged 18-20 would outpoint Frazier easily. Any other version of Tyson would be in serious trouble.

Iron Mike Tyson 1985 - 2005 50-6-0 - Smokin' Joe Frazier 1965 - 1981 32-4-1

Iron :boxing: KO Smokin'

Frazier would knock Tyson out like Holyfield did.

Good quote. Frazier is simply too tough and too passionate for Iron Mike. Tyson wouldn't have time during the rounds to recover, because Frazier's fury never lets up. He's always constantly attacking.

If you don't think Frazier is tough, watch the last 2 rounds of "Thrilla In Minilla." Go and find me someone other than Frazier who can stay on his feet while taking that beating. The first Foreman match is another prime example.

Frazier would have floored Tyson with a left hook in the 10th round. And Tyson wouldn't have known what hit him.

frazier would survive tyson's early attack, wear iron mike down and ko tyson in 8.