Would prime Tyson have KO'd the Klitschko's?

[Boxing Scene]

What about Quick Tillis? That fight had Tyson looking troubled at times. That was the first fight of his I saw that I thought he had weaknesses. Quick Tillis had good success in there at times.

[them_apples]

not sure..tyson always struggled against taller fighters with good jabs...tyson was only 5'11 and the klits are 6'7 powerhouses..tyson with his bob and weave style would eventually get in..but the question is would he get in before he got frustrated..tysons mentality usually breaks before 6 rounds

like who? Only taller person he struggled against was Lewis.

He would have lost to Douglas regardless of Jab of height. It was heart and lack of training/focus.

[PeloKing]

Tyson will have a hard time getting in because of the size difference but i think he will KO/TKO Wlad in midrounds...
I dont know about Vitali, i think its a 50/50 fight...

[infamous larryx]

but tyson would do something ive yet to see klit opponents do..go to the body like a *****..he's a vicious body puncher

[Ben_London]

Watch Tyson vs Bonecrusher Smith to see why he would have problems.

[infamous larryx]

like who? Only taller person he struggled against was Lewis.

He would have lost to Douglas regardless of Jab of height. It was heart and lack of training/focus.

he did struggle against mitch green

[STRUGG]

i do believe so.....................no hate for the klits...........no white hate either..........but prime tyson was too fast........too ferocious.................defensively underated........................and yes i think he beats a prime lennox as well................

[Joeyzagz]

Vitali vs Tyson would be a battle of wills to see which guy would quit first. This is a 50/50 fight IMO and could go either way! Vitali would be the tallest guy Mike ever faced, and Mike would be the fastest guy Vitali has ever faced.

Vitali is essentially Tucker with punching power
Mike is Byrd with punching power

[Spray_resistant]

I think that its a more likely scenario that either of them ko Mike.

He could of course catch Wlad early much like Haye's plan should be if he ever fights him but if by the 4th round about if he hasn't hurt Wlad, its going to be the usually Dr. Steelhammer show where he softens Mike up with that jab until he is broken down enough to be ko'd.

I just don't see him beating Vitali, too tall to awkward and the guy can take a punch in addition to Mike not being able to intimidate Vitali I don't think........he relied on that alot.

[ADP02]

Pre-Douglas fight, Tyson had a chance with both since he had that intimidation factor. Both of the Klitchs would have given Tyson that extra respect that they would not whale away with their punches. Actually, you can see that they tend to be cautious fighters anyways.

Keeping that in mind, I can see Tyson getting thru to Vlad with his constant pressure. Vlad may be able to keep Tyson at a distance with his jab but I would believe he would fold at one point. One of Tyson's punches connecting will have Vlad running for the hills...... for me Vlad has too much of a suspect chin to have a decent chance in this one. The only concern for Tyson would be Vlad's height advantage.

Vitali would have a better chance at beating Tyson but it may actually be easier to get thru Vitali than his brother as I don't believe Vitali has as good a jab. Tyson can bob and weave and duck/bend his way towards Vitali and then connect. Vitali does not have great movement and can be found.

Vlad I think would be very beatable but it would be harder against Vitali. Not an easy task for Tyson due to the size difference. Still, I would have paid to see them fight.