He has a serious case for it. Dominated two divisions and has shown great determination after being knocked down, demonstrated a better chin than Tyson. Mike Tyson still has more longevity and offense but the resume is the same in quality opponents beaten as far as heavyweights
Is Uysk actually ranked higher than Mike Tyson as an all time great ?
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Hard to say. Usyk best wins might be better. But youngest ever champ, and superlatives from peers does count too. I mean isn't lennox Lewis special, so why does Frank bruno, Tyrell biggs, Tucker rate Tyson as more of a phenomenon?
I think usyk can be, or is but discussions aren't clear cut. But put me on the spot, id say yes by the time usyk retires and he's beat who he beats from now on in to retirement.Last edited by hugh grant; 10-30-2024, 11:17 AM. -
Mike Tyson has about as many undisputed title defenses as Usyk has title fights in two divisions.
As a HW, comparing a guy who touched undisputed and hasn't even defended his top positioning once yet to a man with one of the highest defense counts has obvious flaws. You trolling?Comment
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Again, ships passing in the night... Not Chinese warships trying to head butt Philipino vessels... Different era,different considerations. What if Usyk loses to Fury next fight? What if Usyk wins and stays on top for another few years? beating away the young lions coming up? Tyson did not have a great resume but the average ability of his opposition was much greater than the stiffs Usyk has had to beat back.Comment
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I think there's a good argument for it.He has a serious case for it. Dominated two divisions and has shown great determination after being knocked down, demonstrated a better chin than Tyson. Mike Tyson still has more longevity and offense but the resume is the same in quality opponents beaten as far as heavyweightsComment
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Easily Usyk is above TysonHe has a serious case for it. Dominated two divisions and has shown great determination after being knocked down, demonstrated a better chin than Tyson. Mike Tyson still has more longevity and offense but the resume is the same in quality opponents beaten as far as heavyweightsComment
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