More shocking. Floyd ko'd by Cotto in the 1st round or Tyson ko'd by Buster?

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  • Verstyle
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    #1

    More shocking. Floyd ko'd by Cotto in the 1st round or Tyson ko'd by Buster?

    That's a tough one but I'd say Floyd. Tyson's style changed and he was getting hit a little more than usual. Floyd on the other hand has gotten better with his style and shows no decline.
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    #2
    I'm tempted to say Floyd, but I think people forget how big of an upset Douglas over Tyson was. You couldn't even wager on Tyson/Douglas in Vegas...

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    • !! Anorak
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      I agree in theory, certainly for a first round KO. And certainly by Cotto, who isn't a one shot artist.

      However, Sugared Shane did crack him early (though Sugared obviously hits harder than Miguel) and I don't think Cot will be a 40-1 underdog. (though maybe for a first round KO...)

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      • Russian Crushin
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        #4
        Nothing will ever be as shocking as the Tyson KO

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        • The Big Dunn
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          #5
          Originally posted by Russian Crushin
          Nothing will ever be as shocking as the Tyson KO
          floyd 7-1 favorite. Tyson 25-1.

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          • Verstyle
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            #6
            Originally posted by !! Anorak
            I agree in theory, certainly for a first round KO. And certainly by Cotto, who isn't a one shot artist.

            However, Sugared Shane did crack him early (though Sugared obviously hits harder than Miguel) and I don't think Cot will be a 40-1 underdog. (though maybe for a first round KO...)
            The odds would be a lot higher for a 1st round KO by Cotto. Especially Floyd being known for defense.

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            • !! Anorak
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              #7
              Originally posted by Versastyle
              The odds would be a lot higher for a 1st round KO by Cotto. Especially Floyd being known for defense.
              True Verse. Though expect 90% of the "we don't read" posters here to overlook that part of your question.

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              • 4Corners
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                #8
                Not even close......Douglas over Tyson.

                Douglas ******, was never really good or anything. That was a huge upset, the biggest of all-time in my eyes. Cotto is past his prime-still good, but at least Cotto is still a good fighter, has a shot to be in the HOF one day possibly.

                While I understand people saying Cotto over Floyd simply because of Floyd's D and how great he is, NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND THOUGHT TYSON WOULD LOSE TO BUSTER F**KING DOUGLAS, NO ONE, NOT EVEN THE CRAZIEST PEOPLE.

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                • Mr. Ryan
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                  Tyson losing to Douglas was a much bigger upset than any Floyd loss at this point.

                  Particularly Cotto, who is a quality fighter. It wasn't believed at the time that Douglas was a quality fighter.

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                  • Weebler I
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                    #10
                    The Tyson loss obviously. Mosley already lit Mayweather up early doors so it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see Cotto do the same.

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