The best time for Tyson to face Lewis, would of been after he fought Julius Francis 'Around early 2001 or the summer of that year'.
Tyson had been on a good run of fights, Botha, Golota, Savarese, Franics i.e I think he also face Orlin Norris, but the fight was a no contest due to Tyson sparking him out after the bell rang etc
Tyson was clearly in better condition around this time, and had some momentum.
It would of been a better fight, but I am unsure on whether Mike Tyson would of won.
Lewis would have had Tyson's number at any point in their respective careers. Lewis had too much length, power, and skill for Tyson.
Also, am I correct in assuming you mean Golota when you say Golovkin?
No. Tyson was shot at that time as well.
He was shot before the first Holyfield fight. Holyfield was also past his prime at that point and exposed Tyson for being shot.
shot or just a mental screw up ?