Joe Louis vs. Mike Tyson

[Brassangel]

Tyson was not #2 heavyweight of all-time, but in his prime, he fought in a manner that would be difficult for anyone to handle. Prime Ali or prime Holmes would be better against his style of attack, because their speed was on par with Mike (or sometimes better). This would allow them to keep distance for most of the fight, but I still think that Tyson at 19-21 could catch anybody. Other than that, there aren't too many fighters who could deal with his speed, power, and defensive skills.

NOTE: Tyson's downfall is still a part of his character which is why I don't pick him as a top 5 heavyweight all-time. In the "dream" scenario, however, he's a tough cookie.

[angelo_dundee]

i'd have to say Louis, Louis would box him and then start bumbarding him with power full Lefts and rights,Mike would dodge them but as soon as this fight got into round 5 tyson would be slowing down and Louis would catch up to tyson in the later rounds and tyson would get ktfo

Louis late round KO

i say ktfo because prime tyson either beat the crap out of somebody else or got really messed up there really is no in between for PRIME tyson

Louis would'nt realistically avoid getting tagged within the first 5 though would he. Not with his slow feet.

Prime Mike was an animal.

[BKM-]

[QUOTE=Brassangel]Tyson was not #2 heavyweight of all-time, but in his prime, he fought in a manner that would be difficult for anyone to handle. Prime Ali or prime Holmes would be better against his style of attack, because their speed was on par with Mike (or sometimes better). This would allow them to keep distance for most of the fight, but I still think that Tyson at 19-21 could catch anybody. Other than that, there aren't too many fighters who could deal with his speed, power, and defensive skills.
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Not to mention he destroyed a fast dancing Tyrell Biggs that was as fast as Holmes(Maybe even faster)on his feet.

[supaduck]

Oh yeah, I forgot about Briggs. Hm. Tyson really could have been something else... He could have been beyond awesome, too bad he didn't quite fulfil that unbelievable potential he had.

[RockyMarcianofan00]

maybe i'm short changing tyson

i think he'd hurt louis alittle more then may have made apparent in the beginning, prime tyson probably would go into the 7th round without getting tired but Louis would catch up with him

they both would be a good match up cause they both had ko power in both the left and right hand
actually now that i think of it Tyson stands just as good a chance as louis
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[king4fore]

i would give tyson the first fight.but i would pick joe louis in a rematch against anyone including ali

[angelo_dundee]

Never. Ali would dazzle Louis with his superior speed, esp of foot. Re: that Ali was also the bigger man, and had a better chin.

No one tests prime Ali. Ever.

[BKM-]

I can name 5 fighter who could beat prime Ali.

[supaduck]

Huh? Name them..

[Frazier's 15th round]

No one tests prime Ali. Ever.

What a ridiculous statement. There are plenty of fighters who would have tested him. And yes, could have beaten him.