There are 2 types of boxing fans.......

[tyson]

I guy who hits as hard as Foreman?

Foreman was a straight up, wide swinging, slower, power puncher.


What about that would Tyson not be able to handle?

That Foreman wouldn't back down and go backwards. Instead, he would push Tyson and use his superior strength. Foreman also used uppercuts quite effectively..

[-Antonio-]

Lewis beats any version of Tyson.

[Addison]

I try not to get into these Tyson debate's.. Everyone is an expert.


Seriously though, Tyson in his prime would ****ing kill Lennox Lewis.

[Addison]

Lewis beats any version of Tyson.

Here's a fair question - have you watched all of these fighters fights?

[beecherhq]

There is no way you can divide boxing fans into two sections on those two topics. bull****.

[tyson]

I try not to get into these Tyson debate's.. Everyone is an expert.


Seriously though, Tyson in his prime would ****ing kill Lennox Lewis.

LOL

Yes, everyone is an expert. But that's perfectly fine with me. After all, an expert opinion is just that... An opinion.
People see things differently, so everybody can bring something to the table.
That's why I always respect other peoples opinion, as long as they can make reasonable arguments as to why they have that opinion.

I don't know how Tyson would do in his prime against Lewis.
But I do know this: Nobody would beat Tyson 10 times out of 10...

[McNulty]

I think Tyson was one of the greatest fighters ever.

He was a emotionally/mentally troubled guy from day one.

I think we all have a different arc of trajectory in terms of our psychological development and strengthening..

Most folks tend to become stronger and more focused as they become older.

I think Mike's trajectory was just the opposite.

He got worse over time, and through prison.


On Mike's best night I say nobody beats him. Nobody.

The tapes tell the story.

Very very good post. There aint a better way to say it.

[-Antonio-]

Theres no way Tyson would be able to get inside Lewis without eating multiple uppercuts, and Tyson just cant take that punishment. Lennox will measure him all day with his jab, and punish him with uppercuts and right hands. When Tyson gets in close Lewis would tie him up.

I think Tyson was a great fighter because he cleaned out his division, and showed some amazing skill while doing so. He didnt beat anybody even close to as good as Lewis though. I think more or less people get mesmerized by the skill he showed and forget that it was against average opposition.

[-Antonio-]

Here's a fair question - have you watched all of these fighters fights?

Ive seen most of Tyson's title fights that aired on Classic, and enough Lewis fights. Mercer, Briggs, Morrison, Rahman x2, Holyfield, Vitali, Grant, Mavoric...

Tyson was hurt by the first big punch that Lewis landed. He even told his corner. I know this is a shadow of a shadow of a prime Tyson, but it tells you what Tyson would have to go through to get to Lewis.

[siablo14]

i think the second one, a solid average overhyped fighter.