***proof that Ali would have beaten tyson***

[CubanGuyNYC]

Agree with all this, Mike is most probably not able to out point Ali so he would have to knock him out and it is definitely not happening early but I would also say it's not happening past round 8 or so, he has a chance in the mid range but in a dangerous fight like Mike, Ali would not get careless like he did against Cooper which is the only fight people are seeming to bring up in the thread to try and prove he Tyson wins, Ali was showing off and walked straight into a flush hook do people really think that he would do that with Tyson ?, if so they're also insulting Tyson because they think that Ali would treat Tyson like the average Cooper.


Imo Spinks was the most skilled boxer Tyson ever faced, he wasn't at his best though clearly.

Michael Spinks was really a great light-heavyweight. That's why I didn't include him with Holyfield and Lewis.

[-Lowkey-]

yes Ali would beat tyson prime for prime tysons best win was an old Larry Holmes he did nothing to sugest to me he could beat Ali. he has a punchers chance at best.

[CubanGuyNYC]

i love Mike...my favorite HW of all time to watch...but i can't see him beating Ali

tall lanky guys with a good jab that could lean on fighters are kryptonite for Tyson

This pretty much sums up my feelings on the subject. Mike Tyson was an exciting, explosive and ever-dangerous fighter. He fought with a compact style and fearsome aggression. Tyson absorbed the lessons of a legendary trainer like a sponge and executed his craft with savage precision. Although known for his power, Tyson had lightning in his hands and feet. In my opinion, his toughness and skill are under-appreciated.

All this said, Muhammad Ali would have been "kryptonite" for Mike Tyson, indeed.

[Jack Napier]

the firs round of tyson biggs


watch that and tell me wht would have tyson done if that was muhammad


[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpEXNHgRpNE&feature=related[url]

proof Tyson beats Ali: Tyson KO'd Larry and Berbick, Ali lost to them
dumbass :laugh:
Ali definitely wins this but can't base it on this

[-MAKAVELLI-]

This pretty much sums up my feelings on the subject. Mike Tyson was an exciting, explosive and ever-dangerous fighter. He fought with a compact style and fearsome aggression. Tyson absorbed the lessons of a legendary trainer like a sponge and executed his craft with savage precision. Although known for his power, Tyson had lightning in his hands and feet. In my opinion, his toughness and skill are under-appreciated.

All this said, Muhammad Ali would have been "kryptonite" for Mike Tyson, indeed.

and that's just the physical aspect of it...i'm not sure if Mike had the mental toughness to withstand the psychological warfare that Ali would have unleashed in the lead up to that fight...Tyson might have been a mental wreck by fight night

[CubanGuyNYC]

and that's just the physical aspect of it...i'm not sure if Mike had the mental toughness to withstand the psychological warfare that Ali would have unleashed in the lead up to that fight...Tyson might have been a mental wreck by fight night

The mental aspect of sports is too often overlooked. Tyson has always been emotionally fragile. He was just so much better than his early opposition that he was able to rely on his physical gifts, his top-notch training and his intimidating persona to beat them. When confronted with courageous, strong-willed fighters who had the necessary ability, Tyson's drive tended to diminish.

In Ali, we're talking about a will to win that was second-to-none. You're right, Ali would have gotten into Tyson's head long before they set foot in the ring. Even without the gamesmanship, Ali simply has a greater force of character. Tyson, sensing a war before him, would shrink. In a close fight, Ali would pull ahead and never look back.

[TaurusJ27]

I see something similar like tyson douglas where tyson may get a good shot that would k.o ali like the first frazier fight but ali was dominating tyson like douglas did.