Why We Never Saw Foreman-Tyson

[smokeyjackson]

tyson easily he would be to fast for big george

[XionComrade]

I gotta go with Foreman on this one, He hit harder than Tyson, although not quite as viscious as Tyson, Tyson sure wouldn't knock him out in the first round though!

[Ceratogyrus]

Foreman old or young had the perfect style for Tyson. Remember how Tyson mentally fell to pieces when Holyfield started shoving him around the ring.
Foreman adopted this strategy all the time to create punching room. He would have taken Tyson punches and stood his ground.
I think Tyson was a great fighter but styles make fights and Foreman had the perfect antidote to Tyson.

[.::EnRiQuE::.]

if foreman lasted past the fourth round he would beat tyson by KO. the key to that fight would be how long would tyson's headmovement and handspeed last. tyson's fast combos would devastate foreman inside. I prolly would see tyson dominating early 3-4 rounds but foreman KO'ing him in like rounds 6-9.

[pug1986]

That is awesome. I know I've heard the story from a few boxing people (including Kevin rooney) and believed it to some extent but that story reinforces my belief in it. thanks

[GROCERYGETTERS]

I would pick Foreman because he is never intimidated and Tysons intimidation wouldn't be a factor. All Tyson's opponents were afraid to be Kayoed and for good reason. Foreman was a monster and though he wasn't the best boxer, he could hurt anybody. Tyson has ALWAYS had problems with bigger strong guys. Foreman could back Tyson up, which negates much of what Tyson likes to do and basically punish Mike. I think Mike may have some moments but Foreman's heart and size are too much to overcome.

[buff_mike10]

I would pick Foreman because he is never intimidated and Tysons intimidation wouldn't be a factor. All Tyson's opponents were afraid to be Kayoed and for good reason. Foreman was a monster and though he wasn't the best boxer, he could hurt anybody. Tyson has ALWAYS had problems with bigger strong guys. Foreman could back Tyson up, which negates much of what Tyson likes to do and basically punish Mike. I think Mike may have some moments but Foreman's heart and size are too much to overcome.

Tyson did beat alot of bigger stronger guys, he actually liked fighting bigger guys. Morrison beat Foreman by backing up and punching, Tyson never backed up. Tyson beat some big guys like Frank Bruno but i think Foreman would have got him mentally. Tyson would have felt beat before the fight started, otherwise Tyson would have no problem.

[sonofisis]

foreman forever!!!!

[TysonDamato86]

You know what, that was a great read. I think it was the best information I have ever read regarding the Tyson v Forman fight that never happend. I have a hard time believing though that Foreman would have gave Tyson as much trouble as Mike thought he would. I mean hell yes big George could punch, but so could Mike and Tyson was also a hell of a lot faster not to mention a lot younger. Tysons handspeed was a HELL OF A LOT faster than Tommy Morrisons and I think Tyson would have stopped Foreman in 7.

[madmadworld]

thanks for the info on this no fight.
forman would win hands down.

another fight i thought would have happened back then for the money was forman vs holmes anyone know about why that did not happen ?