73' Foreman VS. 88' Tyson

[paulmmv]

tyson back then could not be stoped not even a 73 foreman could beat him

[Pac_Man = God]

Even though this is a tough one im going to have to go with Foreman. He was a hard puncher and had good style. I would say a KO in 5 or less rounds.

[STEELHEAD]

man you young'uns.it would be nice if yous could see foreman fight at that time. he anniallated frazier and norton. literally lifting them off the ground with powerful blows. foreman contributed immensley to frazier, nortons and ali's present mental conditions. frazier would have given tyson a rough time.
tyson came up during a long weak spot in the heavyweight division and its still weak.

[jujitsujn]

Tyson..too fast for big George

[plexmc]

I feel u on that

[leff]

This is a fight i only dream about, id say Tyson if he could get george early, 2 main factor that seppe**** the forman was well conditoned tyson was not, foremann keeps going when the going gets tough.

This would be familiar to the foreman-lyle fight, thrilling but in the end foremann would be the one standing.

[Kid Achilles]

Foreman was one of the stongest heavyweight champions in boxing history. He shoved Frazier around with one hand like he was a grade schooler. Mike Tyson was always susceptible to being overpowered by strong guys like that; even Peter McNeely outmuscled him in the first thirty seconds of their fight. Do you recall how he pushed Tyson across the ring, against the ropes? Contrary to popular belief, the way to fight Tyson was to walk over him.

Look what Buster Douglas did. He didn't win by running. He fought a smart, technical fight, but he also came forward and hit Tyson with some very hard shots. It was when James began to hurt Tyson that he earned his respect. He tamed Tyson, because Tyson, like Liston before him, had the classic bully mentality. In any fight where Tyson was hit hard, his performance went downhill. His aggression ceased and he became increasingly easy to hit.

Foreman did not have great boxing skills but he wasn't as crude as people remember. His jab was better than Douglas' and his punching power with both hands was awe inspiring.

The way I see this fight going is early on Tyson is impressive, slipping Foreman's shots and coming in with his own. Perhaps Foreman is staggered or even knocked down, but his heart and chin keep him in the fight. Then, at some point in these early rounds, Foreman connects with a solid punch. At that moment, the tides have already changed. Tyson is not Ali, he dosen't have that indomitable spirit. When Tyson is hurt, you know it.

Foreman sees this and jumps on the opportunity, connecting to his head and body with continously greater success each passing round. Meanwhile, Tyson's attacks weaken. He concentrates more on surviving but at the same time he has too much pride to retreat. We see him as he looked against Lewis, bravely coming forward but never offering a serious offense. It's now a matter of three or four rounds before Foreman gets the TKO or KO.

Tyson was a very good champion and the best we've seen in a long time, but he is the perfect opponent for a young, aggresive Foreman.

[FUBAR]

Even when rumors were abound of a Tyson/Foreman fight back when Big George first came out of retirement Tyson admitted he wanted no piece of him. If even Tyson himself in his prime felt he couldn't handle a 45 year-old George Foreman then do you think he could handle a prime 70's Foreman? Give me a break.

[leff]

Foreman was one of the stongest heavyweight champions in boxing history. He shoved Frazier around with one hand like he was a grade schooler. Mike Tyson was always susceptible to being overpowered by strong guys like that; even Peter McNeely outmuscled him in the first thirty seconds of their fight. Do you recall how he pushed Tyson across the ring, against the ropes? Contrary to popular belief, the way to fight Tyson was to walk over him.

Look what Buster Douglas did. He didn't win by running. He fought a smart, technical fight, but he also came forward and hit Tyson with some very hard shots. It was when James began to hurt Tyson that he earned his respect. He tamed Tyson, because Tyson, like Liston before him, had the classic bully mentality. In any fight where Tyson was hit hard, his performance went downhill. His aggression ceased and he became increasingly easy to hit.

Foreman did not have great boxing skills but he wasn't as crude as people remember. His jab was better than Douglas' and his punching power with both hands was awe inspiring.

The way I see this fight going is early on Tyson is impressive, slipping Foreman's shots and coming in with his own. Perhaps Foreman is staggered or even knocked down, but his heart and chin keep him in the fight. Then, at some point in these early rounds, Foreman connects with a solid punch. At that moment, the tides have already changed. Tyson is not Ali, he dosen't have that indomitable spirit. When Tyson is hurt, you know it.

Foreman sees this and jumps on the opportunity, connecting to his head and body with continously greater success each passing round. Meanwhile, Tyson's attacks weaken. He concentrates more on surviving but at the same time he has too much pride to retreat. We see him as he looked against Lewis, bravely coming forward but never offering a serious offense. It's now a matter of three or four rounds before Foreman gets the TKO or KO.

Tyson was a very good champion and the best we've seen in a long time, but he is the perfect opponent for a young, aggresive Foreman.

Thats exactly the way i see it. Your a wise man.

[Swifty]

Tyson is one of my favourite fighters along wit Smoking Joe. And thats why it hurts to say this, but Tyson would do little better then Smokin Joe did agenst foreman. Man i hate that guy!!