Could Tyson have fought at 240 pounds ?

Then why do people with sub-10% body fat universally have low energy levels ? You mean like the weight classes up to heavy that fight flat out for 12 rounds, or football players who run full pelt for 90 mins and are fined by there clubs if they go up 1%, or any runner at any distance, or more or less any sportsman that has to run or move.... ( all very lean ) but magically if your fat it gives you stamina as a heavyweight boxer, you realise how stupid that sounds?

Ha ha, fat feeding the muscle, I’ve heard it all now,,, making my brain hurt Then why do people with sub-10% body fat universally have low energy levels ?

either you are blind or 14 years old. a real ignorant ba stard. but foreman was a fat f#ck in the Olympics and at almost 6'4 and 217 he was real fat when he became champ He wasn't fat at all but there is no way he was less than 20% body fat. It's simple- if you can see abs then below 20% body fat, if you don't then 20% or more. 25+ = big belly 22%+ = small belly 20-22= flat stomach 18-20% = 2 pack 14-17= 4 pack 9-13= 6 pack 8 and below = shredded It could be argued that Foreman had a belly in the Frazier fight as visible here- https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwij7tOO2pTjAhUkmuAKHfRaBi8Qjhx6BAgBEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.ch%2Fpin%2F66357794488430143%2F&psig=AOvVaw1Whu61pkg-jeum7VGuk6zH&ust=1562103659674336

Not so much fat as not being absolutely shredded. If you look at most fighters throughout history, none were as lean as Tyson. Ali didn't have a 6 pack. Neither did Louis. Larry Holmes was fit but not ripped to shreds. You couldn't count Lennox Lewis' cuts. Vitali was big and well built but not shredded. Tyson Fury looks quite soft. Tyson is pretty much the only fighter in history who had that ultra low bodyfat look. The only other 2 were Anthony Joshua and Frank Bruno, is it a coincidence that all 3 had stamina issues. Bruno and Old Foreman had similar amounts of muscle but Foreman had the fat to feed the muscle and he had amazing stamina. Ha ha, fat feeding the muscle, I’ve heard it all now,,, making my brain hurt

Foreman was never shredded LOL. Even in his first career I doubt he ever dropped below 20% body fat. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a single ab on that man and even at 15% you should at least be able to somewhat see the abs. Heck even at 217 against Frazier- Foreman had a fuller face than Mike does today at 240 ! He was properly fat in his comeback though- I’d estimate 25-30% body fat. either you are blind or 14 years old. a real ignorant ba stard. but foreman was a fat f#ck in the Olympics and at almost 6'4 and 217 he was real fat when he became champ

1. You dont know what you're talking about this has been established ,you're confirming this by now saying a FAT Tyson is best at 240 ? 2. There has never been a world class HW champion of 5'9 at 240 ,take the needle out of your arm. 3. You're either a real idiot or great troll maybe both ? ( I guessed right which is why I asked you whats the purpose of the thread ,there really is none beyond informing everyone that old Tyson is 240 pounds ) Theres even a post on here showing how lethargic he is at around 240 pounds but you still insist on arguing and posting back some real dumb B.S ,so that's how smart you are ? .lol I even answered your Ruiz weight question whicjh just flew over your head ( SHOCKING ) so I knew once again its a waste of time here...... lol O.K continue on the idiocy ,i'll just read the dumbed down replies you post . You should have made a thread about 6'3 Mike Tyson and tell us how he does at 300 pounds ,at least that would be more entertaining..just going on your created thread history tells me you are an imbecile.... " Liston wasn't EVEN a good fighter " ? .... lol I just made a list of 16 champions or top contenders who were 6'3" or shorter and around 240 pounds or heavier but ReCapcha undermined me. Let’s see if I can do it again- George Foreman Andy Ruiz jr Ike ibeabuchi David Tua Bermaine stiverne Luis Ortiz Derrick chisora Carlos takam Samuel Peter Buster Mathis Adilson Rodrigues (not quite 240 but close) Tony Galento Hasim Rahman Lamon Brewster Dillian Whyte Jarrell Miller Yup that is 16 ! Edit: Ray Mercer too. James Toney.

it helped George foreman big time. when he was young and ripped he had s hit stamina Foreman was never shredded LOL. Even in his first career I doubt he ever dropped below 20% body fat. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a single ab on that man and even at 15% you should at least be able to somewhat see the abs. Heck even at 217 against Frazier- Foreman had a fuller face than Mike does today at 240 ! He was properly fat in his comeback though- I’d estimate 25-30% body fat.

it helped George foreman big time. when he was young and ripped he had s hit stamina Sssme men carry fat well, others get tired carrying it...

I read recently that Mike Tyson weighs 240 pounds nowadays. He is carrying the weight well. He looks slim, fit and in-shape and has a flat stomach. Doesn’t seem much more than 15-18% body fat. He actually looks fitter than Tyson Fury does ! In videos of him sparring he doesn’t seem slowed down much. Do you think he could have fought at 240 pounds in his fighting days ? I love Tyson at 215,, but he has what Japanese people call. Shiawase futtori/buttori.. happiness fat, being happily married, enjoying life, children.. perfect.

What’s this rubbish about being fat helping with stamina, carrying extra lbs of fat helps nothing whatso ever Also, it’s Tyson’s speed and explosive power that would kill the superheavies Not so much fat as not being absolutely shredded. If you look at most fighters throughout history, none were as lean as Tyson. Ali didn't have a 6 pack. Neither did Louis. Larry Holmes was fit but not ripped to shreds. You couldn't count Lennox Lewis' cuts. Vitali was big and well built but not shredded. Tyson Fury looks quite soft. Tyson is pretty much the only fighter in history who had that ultra low bodyfat look. The only other 2 were Anthony Joshua and Frank Bruno, is it a coincidence that all 3 had stamina issues. Bruno and Old Foreman had similar amounts of muscle but Foreman had the fat to feed the muscle and he had amazing stamina.

What’s this rubbish about being fat helping with stamina, carrying extra lbs of fat helps nothing whatso ever Also, it’s Tyson’s speed and explosive power that would kill the superheavies it helped George foreman big time. when he was young and ripped he had s hit stamina

If you look at pictures of him nowadays he is definitely in better shape than he was in the mid-2000s. Nowadays he looks like he has 10 pounds less fat and 15 pounds more muscle than in these pictures. And besides, I’m talking about a young 240 pound Tyson and Tyson was already quite old in those fights. Also, the extra fat could help with stamina since he was AJ-ripped at 220. Won’t the size and strength help against big superheavies ? Giving up 30 pounds to a Klitschko or a Fury can’t be helpful. What’s this rubbish about being fat helping with stamina, carrying extra lbs of fat helps nothing whatso ever Also, it’s Tyson’s speed and explosive power that would kill the superheavies

He did fight at 240 at the end of his career. Tyson was at his best at 215-220. Once he started drinking too much, doing drugs, and taking the medications, he ballooned up and it hurt him

True I have been duped into another mindless one. coupled with really annoying responses from you ,where I should have called it quits just reading your opening post. lol P.S Ruiz isn't muscle and stands 6'1 and has fought above 250 the majority of his career since a kid, M. Tyson is ALL muscle which REQUIRES superior conditioning to fit in a 5'9 frame and being 240 does him no favors when NO HW should really weigh that unless they are over 6'3. :ugh1: 1. I wasn’t talking about a shredded 240. 2. There have been lots of world class heavyweights who have weighed around that much who are 6’3” or shorter. 3. You do not seem to want to continue this discussion. Why are you ?

This is Tyson at his heaviest fighting weight 233 lbs vs McBride https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-LpqwhUwAIh9kY.jpg https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/heavyweight-boxing-mike-tyson-in-ring-during-fight-vs-kevin-mcbride-picture-id145957476?s=612x612 Could he have fought at 240 lbs? Yes, would it have done him any good? no. That was not his heavyweights, he was close to 240 against Brain Neilsen. 'It was a combination of his lifestyle, and I think medication'. As you can see in the post fight interview, they mention that he was 239 pounds. Nice interview from Steve Smoger sp*

:sucks: No one is forcing you to comment on this thread.

Young or old 240 would be too much for his frame. He became bigger and ripped following prison, but he was noticeably slower and with less movement. And he was only in his late 20s at this point. 218 lbs in a 5'10" frame is different than 218 lbs in a 6'7" frame like Wilder. That's already quite robust. I see what you mean. What do you think about Andy Ruiz handling 260 pounds without much trouble ? Evidence of a larger frame ? Just a different metabolism that is designed to be fat ?

You have no idea what you're talking about. You're thread in the first place is asking COULD he have fought at 240 which directly puts the comparisons of a younger prime Tyson with a totally overweight one so no ,he was not built to walk around at 240 IF HES FIGHTING, did you not see 235 pound Tyson ?????lol The man is in his 50's ,what do you expect him to weigh now out of the ring not training to fight ? Tyson THE FIGHTER was built to walk around 215/220 at his optimum weight, thats not even up for discussion and if you argue that its clearly a waste of time thread bc Tyson at 240 would lose much speed and overall punch volume,just stop.,you want him to be a better clincher than a fighter with more weight,so im not sure what the purpose of the thread is really ,is there one ? You're telling ppl what he weighs now in his 50's and wanting him to be even heavier for Lewis ina farce fight he couldn't move much in ,in the first place being UNDER 240 ? .... .lol Jeez chill out.

If you look at pictures of him nowadays he is definitely in better shape than he was in the mid-2000s. Nowadays he looks like he has 10 pounds less fat and 15 pounds more muscle than in these pictures. And besides, I’m talking about a young 240 pound Tyson and Tyson was already quite old in those fights. Also, the extra fat could help with stamina since he was AJ-ripped at 220. Won’t the size and strength help against big superheavies ? Giving up 30 pounds to a Klitschko or a Fury can’t be helpful. Young or old 240 would be too much for his frame. He became bigger and ripped following prison, but he was noticeably slower and with less movement. And he was only in his late 20s at this point. 218 lbs in a 5'10" frame is different than 218 lbs in a 6'7" frame like Wilder. That's already quite robust.

This is Tyson at his heaviest fighting weight 233 lbs vs McBride https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-LpqwhUwAIh9kY.jpg https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/heavyweight-boxing-mike-tyson-in-ring-during-fight-vs-kevin-mcbride-picture-id145957476?s=612x612 Could he have fought at 240 lbs? Yes, would it have done him any good? no. If you look at pictures of him nowadays he is definitely in better shape than he was in the mid-2000s. Nowadays he looks like he has 10 pounds less fat and 15 pounds more muscle than in these pictures. And besides, I’m talking about a young 240 pound Tyson and Tyson was already quite old in those fights. Also, the extra fat could help with stamina since he was AJ-ripped at 220. Won’t the size and strength help against big superheavies ? Giving up 30 pounds to a Klitschko or a Fury can’t be helpful.