how good was tyson?

It is when Jim Jacobs died that Tyson fell apart

VERY... that's how good he was. He's one of the few athletes in the world that is both overrated and underrated at the same time. There r obviously a lot of mislead fans that think Tyson is the greatest of all time after watching a few highlights. Than there r the people that dub themselves "more knowledgeable" that think he's just a hard hitting brute, nothing more these guys are just as dumb as the people who watch a short highlight reel and decide he's the goat

;10638802']Personally I never got to see him in the 80s, only tapes so I have no idea how good he really was in his prime. My grandfather told me he was the most vicious finisher in the game. I tend to agree with him. This makes me feel old, and I'm only 41. :grumble: How good was Tyson? For a short period of time (1985-1989) he was VERY good, among the best ever. After that, it all fell apart.

VERY... that's how good he was. He's one of the few athletes in the world that is both overrated and underrated at the same time. There r obviously a lot of mislead fans that think Tyson is the greatest of all time after watching a few highlights. Than there r the people that dub themselves "more knowledgeable" that think he's just a hard hitting brute, nothing more

He shook up the world for a while like Ali did. Wasnt focused enough though for the whole career and just focused for like half of a career which is better than most heavyweights anyway. He was great at what he did and he was what seemed like a great athlete. History has a funny way of judging boxers so im not sure he fits the criteria for top 10 heavyweight. But name alone he is top 10 IMO.

At his best he was the best: the quickest, most intense and skillful - he transformed the heavyweight scene and cleaned house. Tyson introduced into the boxing lexicon the concept of throwing punches with bad intentions and to vital areas. After seeing off Bruno he questioned "how dare they try to challenge me with their somewhat primitive skills, they're as good as dead!" Nuff said, the man is a Legend.

When he threw a jab and actually boxed he was impressive,as soon as don king got ahold of him and overinflated his ego that was all over. THIS should end the thread right here. If His original promoter didn't pass away (was also Cus D'Amoto business partner) Don King would have NEVER been in the picture because Tyson LOVED his first promoter like a father. Don King also was the reason why Kevin Rooney (Cus Assistant then who became Tyson's trainer after Cus died) got fired, Tyson went down hill once rooney was outta their.

Personally I never got to see him in the 80s, only tapes so I have no idea how good he really was in his prime. My grandfather told me he was the most vicious finisher in the game. I tend to agree with him.

late 80's Tyson would've beat Holyfield as well as most other HWs inb4 overrated Don't know about that. I feel like Holyfield just had his number. Late 80's Tyson was definitely a great, great fighter and a beast though.

Overated. He was a beast but when ppl showed no fear he was scared

he couldnt beat holyfield but he was pretty dam good. The Tyson that faced Holyfield wasn't the same Tyson from mid 1988. Tyson was only completely focused on boxing for about 8 years. From age 13-21. He was probably the greatest at that age for any fighter, but that's all the greatness we ever seen from him.

late 80's Tyson would've beat Holyfield as well as most other HWs inb4 overrated