Why does Mike Tyson seem to have such great authority and respect but other...

Greater fighters do not get half the respect he gets? Tyson rips floyd every chance he can get and seems seems to talk down the ability of modern fighters yet he wasnt that great himself. His only notable wins were against razor ruddock and spinks. He lost every big fight he was in BADLY. HES A CONVICTED RAPIST yet talks with such pride and authority and the boxing community sucks him off wtf. We show him more respect then floyd and manny yet those two are fare superior to him in every aspect. The ****er lost against danny williams ffs. I honestly dont get it. Can someone explain it to me. Hes not great at all. whats the fuss all about?

Comments (20)

Elroy1

Mike Tyson is top 5 greatest resume (HW) of all time. And right up near the top of H2H lists also, no lower than 10 imo and potential GOAT material. LOOK at him! All this talk about not fighting great opponents is all hogwash. Mike Tyson, along with LEnnox and Holyfield and Foreman deserve the utmost respect when they speak of boxing because they mostly have reasoned opinion, free of much bias. Tyson has really become a great guy later in life and is a magnetic personality. Respect!

10y ago

amuroray

Because Tyson is a cool ass dude. Because Tyson is a real ass dude. Because Tyson didnt rape that girl.. Because Tyson owned a tiger. Because Tyson was a bad ass dude. Because Tyson was exciting to watch. Because Tyson fights were not boring and didnt make you sleepy. Floyds just a bltch. Floyds a coward. Floyds a puszy. Floyd threatened his own kids. Floyd beats women and condones it. Floyds a racist. Floyd is boring to watch. Boring or not floyd is a way better boxer then him. That should be what counts

10y ago

JakeTheBoxer

I think Muhammed Ali and Tyson are the biggest icons of American boxing, everyone outside boxing circles, even those who have never watched a single round of boxing know them. No one Knows/cares about Louis, SRR, SRL,DLH, ..... etc. You are absolutely right. I live in Europe and everybody knows about Ali and Tyson there. But nobody cares about Floyd, de la Hoya...

10y ago

MEGA

they do well not exactly but similar it's called Floyd Mayweather's Jab Out it's badass frustrating though, every time I get to the end Floyd clinches and jabs me to death to a UD every f**king time But what's the point in beating Mr Sandman if Floyd is just gonna cherry pick Don Flamingo?

10y ago

FeFist

If Mike Tyson continued to win, with his bad attitude, people would have a low opinion on him. People want to see the arrogant humbled before they change their tune.

10y ago

mezoomozaa

hahahahaahahah priceless

10y ago

BWC

Because he was vicious in ring, the only boxer who had no problem to kill you in the ring, and he didn't fake it, it was real himself. IDK Foreman was a psychotic MoFo in those early days before he became Mr Cuddly selling grills. Boxing is always a "niche" sport unless the HW division is popping. Tyson was the epitome of what people want in a HW, therefore he will go down as a legend..

10y ago

mezoomozaa

10y ago

mezoomozaa

Because he was vicious in ring, the only boxer who had no problem to kill you in the ring, and he didn't fake it, it was real himself.

10y ago

Mike_D

just saw this lmfaooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

10y ago

Mike_D

When they come out with a "Floyd Mayweather's Punch Out" then you can talk they do well not exactly but similar it's called Floyd Mayweather's Jab Out it's badass frustrating though, every time I get to the end Floyd clinches and jabs me to death to a UD every f**king time

10y ago

Accountoffline

Im not being funny but... the man is Mike Fuucking Tyson! Imagine a 21yr old Iron Mike in your face telling you where to go.. I bet 99.9% of posters on here would A. Piss their pants B. Pass out C. Both of the above

10y ago

Elblanco

when Floyd breaks his back and STILL wins a fight, then he can talk Hahaha made me howl

10y ago

QballLobo

Your too young to experience how big Tyson was in his prime. He is revered because Mike in his prime didn't just beat guys, he destroyed them. He won most of his fights before he even stepped in the ring because of the intimidation factor. Guys knew what was about to happen. Plus boxing in the 80's and early 90's was a major sport and not a niche sport like it is now. Tyson was known around the world. He fell hard and was never the same but age has made him reflective and he has shown remorse and people respond to that. Maybe once Floyd is broke 10 years from now he will be a sympathetic figure, but not now.

10y ago

ironmt

when Floyd breaks his back and STILL wins a fight, then he can talk Spinal, classic response.

10y ago

ironmt

Yh but thats why im asking. I personally dont get it. If you look at stats and put away the bias Floyd is far better then him.Like on another planet. I dont get it. i was born in 1993 so i wasnt there for the hysteria. You answered your own question, you weren't even thought about when Tyson was at his best. His skills In 1988 were every bit as good or better than the two fighters you mentioned.

10y ago

arraamis

When floyd says he will rip a mans heart out and eat his children.....then you can talk. :lol1::lol1::lol1:

10y ago

JakeTheBoxer

Casual fans respect heavyweights the most. When they hear a word "boxer", they imagine a strong heavy man, not a guy that weights 150 lbs..

10y ago

Ham_Porter

When they come out with a "Floyd Mayweather's Punch Out" then you can talk

10y ago

King_Man

I actually agree with you That being said, Tyson is loved because he was an icon more than for what he actually accomplished in his career