How would prime Tyson be ranked in the current heavyweight division?

[KingTito]

Mike would be ranked number 1. Vitali would be his toughest challenge.

I agree....

[MartinC]

Tyson would plow through the weak lot we have today.

[Mohammedini]

Mike Tyson in his prime had extraordinary defense and speed/power.
he was a master at neutralizing the jab.
Don't forget how he destroyed people with his body punches..

Mike Tyson would dodge Wlads jab, get inside, unload on the body.
If he lands that uppercut or left hook on Wlad he will be put to sleep.

Vitali would be a lot harder then Wlad but he is slower and both brothers have a hard time fighting on the inside.
Tyson is to short for them to lean on, so one of their main tactics of working on the inside is gone.
Also Tyson was viscous in the clinch.
Tyson wins it on a late Tko or a dec if he doesn't gas out

[MASTERFUL]

Vitali and Tyson have 5 common opponents:

Lennox Lewis, Danny Williams, Jose Ribalta, Orlin Norris, Julius Francis

Vitali did better against every common opponent.

Tyson KO'd Francis in 2.

Vitali KO'd Francis in 2.

Tyson-Norris was a no contest.

Vitali destroyed Norris in the 1st round.

Tyson KO'd Ribalta in 10.

Vitali KO'd Ribalta in 2.

Lewis KO'd Tyson.

Vitali dominated Lewis, whooped his ass and scared him into retirement.

Williams destroyed Tyson in 4.

Vitali annihilated Williams. It was one of the most brutal beatdowns of all time.

[MASTERFUL]

Either Klitschko DESTROYS Tyson

[kiDynamite92]

Vitali does have a solid chin, and I realize he's never been knocked down before (sanders call was disputable) but Tyson would stop him in the mid rounds. I don't care how strong your chin is, you can't take heavy punishment from Tyson and still be left standing. Vitali will be right infront of him the whole night, a big, immobile target. Tyson would rip his body, slow him down and finsh him. No disrespect to Vitali, he's a great champ, HOFer and one of the greatest ever but i don't see anybody as statutory as vitali, except Foreman or Liston beating Tyson.

[Mojita]

Tysons style is a nightmare for both Klits. He had great work ethic, great boxing skill, was a physical monster and had the power. You should see Tyson training in his prime, amazing. He really loved boxing. The mans mindset at the time was so focus. His footwork and had movement would always allow him to slip past the Klits jab and stay in the inside and just work. He usually always had his man

[J-Smooth]

Vitali does have a solid chin, and I realize he's never been knocked down before (sanders call was disputable) but Tyson would stop him in the mid rounds. I don't care how strong your chin is, you can't take heavy punishment from Tyson and still be left standing. Vitali will be right infront of him the whole night, a big, immobile target. Tyson would rip his body, slow him down and finsh him. No disrespect to Vitali, he's a great champ, HOFer and one of the greatest ever but i don't see anybody as statutory as vitali, except Foreman or Liston beating Tyson.

lol vitali just doesnt stand their..he actually moves his head and uses his legs when he has too
ex:FF 52 sec

[MASTERFUL]

lol at the delusional Tyson nuthuggers.

Tyson was a ridiculously overrated mentally weak one dimensional punching bag who always folded like a cheap tent when things didn't go his way. He got KTFO 5 times.

Tyson gets dominated and KTFO by either Klitschko.

[WarriorSoul]

I'm fans of the Klitschko brother but Tyson was on another stratosphere. Prime Tyson under Cus D'Amato could only be stopped by a loaded handgun.