Mike Tyson is the last DOMINATE America Heavyweight

Mike speaks very well actually. He often uses words that most would need a dictionary for. Agree. Just funnin'.

His ferociousness inside the ring, KO highlight reel and the fact he was often in trouble outside of the ring made him such a well known name, that even boxing casuals (or non boxing fans) know him to this day.

It has been almost 30 years since an American Heavyweight ruled the division....is that why he is still so hyped to this day even tho his resume is very thin? I don't think so. The hype that still surrounds Tyson goes way beyond the ups and downs of the heavyweight scene. He was a global superstar who made an impact on popular culture that few fighters ever do. That's why people remember him.

Mike Tyson's resume is not 'thin'. He cleaned out every possible challenge when he was in his prime. He couldn't have beaten any future opponents at that time. Besides, Mike Tyson is hyped today because he was an absolute sensation. Nobody has taken guys apart like Mike did since.

He came with the Rocky type story that the public would also eat up. Also hearing he became the youngest Heavyweight Champ was probably something to witness. "You can't write this stuff!"

Not only would Ali, Frazier, Foreman and Norton not be at the top of today's division they would be "effortlessly stomped to the bottom" :lol1: Imagine Pulev, Ruslan Chagaev and Tony Thompson stomping these guys to the bottom of the division. Exactly pal. :lol1: :lol1:

Wilder may or may not assume that role. I think he has the potential, but I also think that he'll be in a very deep talented division in the next few years. Wilder is still an enigma to me. He'll either be exposed badly or rise to the occasion with a vengeance. I hope for the latter since I enjoy watching him fight, but his choice of opponent thus far leaves a lot to be desired.

This. Thing is with Holyfield is that he had this yo-yo effect of winning titles and than soon losing them and winning and losing again. It minimized any hope of him ever being a long reigning undisputed American champ. Bowe of course had s h i t ty training habits / dedication, which in so many words you already mentioned. This in turn only left us with Michael Moore, Shannon Briggs and later Chris Bryd which all turned out to be more bust than bang killing the American Heavyweight landscape. Byrd was probably the best of the bunch, actually. Very underrated heavyweight.

It has been almost 30 years since an American Heavyweight ruled the division....is that why he is still so hyped to this day even tho his resume is very thin? The adjective is DOMINANT. Just something to bear in mind the next time you capitalise a word in a thread.

No, only well known Klitlicking alts like yourself think that. Not only would Ali, Frazier, Foreman and Norton not be at the top of today's division they would be "effortlessly stomped to the bottom" :lol1: Imagine Pulev, Ruslan Chagaev and Tony Thompson stomping these guys to the bottom of the division.

Mike speaks very well actually. He often uses words that most would need a dictionary for. No kidding; we would also need a dictionary by Mike to understand them.

I think we all know your heroes from the 70s would be effortlessly stomped at the bottom echelon's of todays division. They woudn't even cut it at cruiser for the most part. Old topic though. No, only well known Klitlicking alts like yourself think that.

Mike speaks very well actually. He often uses words that most would need a dictionary for. Incorrectly, but yeah. Actually he was always very astute (and enthusiastic) about boxing history. And he spoke well about fighters' abilities, great fights, etc.

Dude probably went to high school with Mike. Mike speaks very well actually. He often uses words that most would need a dictionary for.

That's because the heavyweight division now is quite simply, shit. I think we all know your heroes from the 70s would be effortlessly stomped at the bottom echelon's of todays division. They woudn't even cut it at cruiser for the most part. Old topic though.

His personality, his story, his viciousness in the ring, he will be remembered for more years by casuals then Floyd will ever be

Pre-internet if the TV and newspaper stopped reporting something (like they did when the heavyweight titles were taken by Europe) it just ceased to exist. It does seem like a lot of older Americans remember the guys before him, then Tyson, then... Boxing just stopped. I like to think things will be different going forward with the internet and as titles jump country to country they will pick up new fans rather than lose them. That's because the heavyweight division now is quite simply, shit.

Seriously the last 10 years Tony Thompson has been the best American heavy. No disrespect to Thompson who is a decent fighter but there is no sad clown picture that can describe the sadness that that truth says.

This. Thing is with Holyfield is that he had this yo-yo effect of winning titles and than soon losing them and winning and losing again. It minimized any hope of him ever being a long reigning undisputed American champ. Bowe of course had s h i t ty training habits / dedication, which in so many words you already mentioned. This in turn only left us with Michael Moore, Shannon Briggs and later Chris Bryd which all turned out to be more bust than bang killing the American Heavyweight landscape. I like Wilder but for that last 10 or or 15 years it has been can we at least get another Ray Mercer.

Wilder may or may not assume that role. I think he has the potential, but I also think that he'll be in a very deep talented division in the next few years.