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The Myth That Mike Tyson Was "Unbeatable In His Prime"
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Originally posted by CarlosG815 View Postlol, I could never stand how that guy behaved in the ring. I loved how he threw his arms up trying to be ****y with Roy, Roy threw his up and then clocked him right on the chin setting him on his ass.
Funny thing is I usually hate fighters Like Vinny. I like the guys who are quiet and respectful. But being from RI we don't have much to cheer for when it comes to world class fighters. On top of that he was a great guy in the gym. He always had time to help the amateurs and was always encouraging.
Little known fact: in the late 80's and early 90's Pazienza was the second biggest live draw to only Mike Tyson.
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Originally posted by Jim Jeffries View PostI disagree that Louis was prime during the first Schmeling fight. At that point Joe still had some flaws in his game, namely dropping his left after throwing a jab, that Max was able to take advantage of. Likewise Foreman would go on to develop a better jab, patience and stamina in his comeback, and I think he missed out on his true prime during his decade absence from the sport.
No one is unbeatable and I think Liston, Foreman and Ali would have given Tyson fits. And I certainly wouldn't count out Holyfield either.
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Originally posted by BritishBoxing92 View PostYou do realise before he faced Schmeling he had already beaten Baer and Carnera who where 2 former Heavyweight World Champions? your right with the flaws thing which everyone has in their prime but eventually improve...but never the less Joe Louis was in his prime when he lost to Schmeling.
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