Better Heavyweight streak, Tunney or Spinks?

[Barn]

I occasionally see Tunney high in HW lists which I don't think is warranted, although I never see Spinks included even though I think their resumes, longevity etc at that weight are similar.

What do you think?

[Sugarj]

Its avery fair point. I'd argue that the Larry Holmes that Spinks met was of a much higher ability than the Dempsey that Tunney met.

The problem with Spink's heavyweight run is the dreadful ending against Tyson. Tunney having retired without a heavyweight defeat almost ensured his boxing immortality.

[Barn]

Its avery fair point. I'd argue that the Larry Holmes that Spinks met was of a much higher ability than the Dempsey that Tunney met.

The problem with Spink's heavyweight run is the dreadful ending against Tyson. Tunney having retired without a heavyweight defeat almost ensured his boxing immortality.

Tyson would have knocked out Tunney as well though. I agree with the Holmes assesment as well most definitely.