can someone tell me how mike Tyson

You can weight whatever you want as long as you don't go over the limit. Classic example is Ray Robinson only weight 147 and fighting for the middleweight crown Also we have a modern day example of Manny Pacquaio only weighing 144 and fighting for a JMW title. Remember, those or limits not minimums for those weight classes. thanks this is the answer I was looking for lol

Because Tyson was the Andre Berto of his time. He got to fight tomato cans and scrubs on network tv and got hyped up. But when he stepped up Tyson started losing. I love Tyson though I remember watching him as a kid the guy is a bad ass. But the most over-hyped boxer in the history of boxing. All casual fans ever bring up is I miss the days when Tyson was around, and it gets annoying. He started losing cause he went with Don King, changed Trainers who let him do what ever and threw out the slipping of punches. The slipping of punches is what made Tyson. It would be like Floyd never using the shoulder roll again. Gee we have a lot of low IQ boxing people on this site

Because Tyson was the Andre Berto of his time. He got to fight tomato cans and scrubs on network tv and got hyped up. But when he stepped up Tyson started losing. I love Tyson though I remember watching him as a kid the guy is a bad ass. But the most over-hyped boxer in the history of boxing. All casual fans ever bring up is I miss the days when Tyson was around, and it gets annoying. http://mousebert.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/i-see-dumb-people-everywhere.jpg

Tyson fought a lot of cans though, watch his early fights dude was built up media creation and a cowardly lion he will be the first to tell you he tried to bully guys but cowered when they fought back and show no fear. No he wouldn't. Bullying a guy in the ring is a good thing, he admits he was a bully in there. But i cant see him saying he cowered when they fought back.... Tyson at his best when he craved greatness and immortality was Brilliant, the most ferocious fighter the division has seen since Dempsey. A Brilliant fighter who dominated his division when at his peak.

You can't take anything away from young prime Mike Tyson. After Cus D'Amato died he fell into the wrong crowd. Tyson said that Cus was the only father figure in his life. He was in his early 20's, top of the boxing world, had ton's of money and all of this made him a target for people who didn't care about him but wanted some of his money. Talent wise he was great but would've always lost to Ali, Lewis, and both Klits due to styles and stamina issues While I agree with the first part of your post, I disagree with the closing sentence. Style-wise a young Tyson could have been a nightmare for outside fighters working behind their jab like W. Klitschko and Lewis. Both fighters, W. Klitschko in particular, have been dropped by boxers with much less speed and accuracy than Tyson. Tyson's peeakaboo's style was designed to neutralize his opponent's jab and keep the fight at mid range. I think a prime Tyson would K.O. Wladimir, while Lewis has much better chances if he survives the first few rounds. Ali is Ali, arguably the best HW to ever lace'em up. If I had to pick a guy who's likely to beat a prime Tyson 10 times out of 10 though I'd go with Foreman, and probably S. Liston.

You can't take anything away from young prime Mike Tyson. After Cus D'Amato died he fell into the wrong crowd. Tyson said that Cus was the only father figure in his life. He was in his early 20's, top of the boxing world, had ton's of money and all of this made him a target for people who didn't care about him but wanted some of his money. Talent wise he was great but would've always lost to Ali, Lewis, and both Klits due to styles and stamina issues

True, Tyson fought a lot of "tomato cans" as a young fighter, but it's also true that in 1985 he fought 15 times, 12 times in 1986, including a word title fight. I can agree with those who don't consider Tyson a top 10 ATG at HW, in my opinion he's roughly between the 8th and 15th place. That said, at least he was fighting "tomato cans" at 19/20 years of age. W. Klitschko fought Wach and Pianeta in completely different circumnstances, Vitali defended his title against Sosnowski. Tyson's opposition can and should be questioned, but in my opinion it's neither as horrible as some seem to believe, nor as amazing as some others think.

was able to fight ricky spain in heavy weight division, Tyson weighing 217lbs Ricky weight was 184. Just saw it on espn classics The Klitschko's defend their belts against guys this size. But I don't blame the Klitschko brothers, there have been no good heavyweights around to fight since they won the titles.

Well one could argue Tyson and the people around him ruined what could have turned out GOAT material.

Tyson wasn't hyped, in the 80s he was the most dangerous hw the world had ever seen. He unified every belt, ok the division was weak the time but you can't do that without fighting some at least half decent guys. Heck he beat the certified HOFer Spinks, battered Holmes, beat good champions. He then went onto beat guys like Ruddock and Golota. Yes he failed when he came up against other greats in Lewis and Holyfield but by the Lewis fight he was a shadow of his former self.

You can weight whatever you want as long as you don't go over the limit. Classic example is Ray Robinson only weight 147 and fighting for the middleweight crown Also we have a modern day example of Manny Pacquaio only weighing 144 and fighting for a JMW title. Remember, those or limits not minimums for those weight classes.

good question.... he had good management... and spain has poor management

It's no surprise hectari is a Pacquiao fan they are the dumbest fans in the whole sport. You call Tyson a coward and defend a guy that is scared of needles.

hectari speaks the goddamn truth that nobody wants to hear. Tyson was a product of hype. Good and very exciting fighter but come on, son. Nigga lost to Buster fkn Douglas. Yeah these guys get so butt hurt, but they will not recognize the truth. I even said I don't hate Tyson but the guy is the biggest media hyped fighter ever. Its how he became such a big draw, he even said he was scared you can see footage of him crying and scared before the amateurs with Teddy Atlas hugging him to build his confidence. Tyson was never a fearless warrior he was an intimidator and bully, show me a war he had where he got more viscous coming off the canvas? never he usually quits. or gets lost after a few round, when he couldn't finish you the fights got really boring because he would just bob and weave and try to throw that same hook combo. He was not a warrior, Evander holyfield was a warrior, dude had heart as big as a mountain, you hurt him or got him in a dangerous moment he would will himself through with heart and courage and make himself fight harder, Tyson never did that you hurt him or got him he would basically give up. Its the brooklyn mentality, Shannon Briggs, Zab Judah, Bowe were all mentally weak like that and many times considered front runners they were ferocious for 4 rounds or so and than lose interest in the fight.

You have got to be the biggest dumbass on these forums. God you're fkin annoying. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android Tyson fought a lot of cans though, watch his early fights dude was built up media creation and a cowardly lion he will be the first to tell you he tried to bully guys but cowered when they fought back and show no fear.

Because Tyson was the Andre Berto of his time. He got to fight tomato cans and scrubs on network tv and got hyped up. But when he stepped up Tyson started losing. I love Tyson though I remember watching him as a kid the guy is a bad ass. But the most over-hyped boxer in the history of boxing. All casual fans ever bring up is I miss the days when Tyson was around, and it gets annoying. You have got to be the biggest dumbass on these forums. God you're fkin annoying. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

Because Tyson was the Andre Berto of his time. He got to fight tomato cans and scrubs on network tv and got hyped up. But when he stepped up Tyson started losing. I love Tyson though I remember watching him as a kid the guy is a bad ass. But the most over-hyped boxer in the history of boxing. All casual fans ever bring up is I miss the days when Tyson was around, and it gets annoying. :wtf::lol1::lol1:................... When he stepped up he started losing? He became the undisputed champion ffs.

Because Tyson was the Andre Berto of his time. He got to fight tomato cans and scrubs on network tv and got hyped up. But when he stepped up Tyson started losing. I love Tyson though I remember watching him as a kid the guy is a bad ass. But the most over-hyped boxer in the history of boxing. All casual fans ever bring up is I miss the days when Tyson was around, and it gets annoying.

I don't know so I'm wondering if you can weigh what you want as long as you don't go over the the division limit