Could Muhammad Ali use "rope-a-dope" on Mike Tyson without getting knocked out cold?

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Hypothetically, do you think Cassius Clay's rope-a-dope boxing strategy would work on a prime Mike Tyson?

I don't think Clay could use that punishing gameplan on Kid Dynamite. Tyson was a force of nature, speed and power like no other.

Look at what Larry Holmes did to Clay.



Now look at what Iron Mike did to the great Larry Holmes.



Tyson would have beaten the terrorist out of Clay.

Thoughts? Vote and discuss.

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Clay vs Iron Mike

In theory, could Cassius Clay use his famous "rope-a-dope" boxing strategy against the likes of a prime 1980s Mike Tyson and not get knocked out brutally? Vote and discuss, boxingscene members.

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Quick question...

Hypothetically, could Cassius Clay use the "rope-a-dope" strategy against a prime 1980s Mike Tyson and not get knocked the fuck out? Vote and discuss, boxingscene users.

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