I, for one, get annoyed when I watch ESPN analysts talk about boxing.
What do you think of this Ali-Tyson debate? (Video)
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To me, Tyson was the 1980's version of the 1960's Sonny Liston. Similar build and style, both coming off knocking out everybody.
Ali in his prime, woudl beat Tyson by Late TKO/UD. Once Tyson figured out he couldn't KO Ali in the firdt 4-5 rounds and after he kept eating jabs from Ali and quick combos, he would cave in. He caved against Buster, who out-boxed and danced aorund Tyson at times. I see Ali by a mid-to-late TKO in 10 or 11 rounds. Ali had too much speed for tyson, who fought like Liston did, just watch the videos of each. And Ali could take a punch. He took shots from Liston, Chuvalo, Frazier, Foreman, Lyle, Shavers, etc.
Ali in his prime vs. Tyson in his prime.....Ali by TKO in 10-11 rounds. Yes, Iron Mike would make it tough on Ali in the early going (4-5 rounds), but tyson caves when he see's he can't effectively get to a prime Ali, who's dancing all night.Comment
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Skip's wrong about Tyson being stopped in the first 3, but he's right that the question is a joke. Tyson would get humiliated by Ali.Comment
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