Tyson wouldnt have beat either of them when he was twenty years old. He was good, but he comes third in this three horse race, my friend.
After knocking out Trevor Berbick in 2 to win the WBC heavyweight title, Tyson is taken the full twelve by the 'mighty' James Smith, a man that had already lost 5 of his 24 fights, a man previously knocked out by James Broad and Larry Holmes. He is also taken the distance by Tony Tucker and then fights Tony Tubbs, Frank Bruno, Carl Williams and gets knocked out by James 'Buster' Douglas. He does beat ex light heavy (and then current linear heavyweight champ) Michael Spinks in one round, a great performance but Spinks was too scared to move. From there on in he loses the biggest fights of his career - against Holyfield and Lennox Lewis. He was a great fighter, but the worst of the three
Ali beat George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Ken Norton, Earnie Shavers etc etc. Tyson's list absolutely does not compare with Ali's. There is no doubt that Ali did a hell of a lot more with his career than Tyson did with his. You cannot say that Tyson is the GOAT just because of the machine he was when he was 20 - 22
Kevin Mcbride
Danny Williams
James Douglas
Lennox Lewis
Evander Holyfield
Opponents Ali lost to...Keep in mind three are after 1978.
Trevor Berbick
Larry Holmes
Ken Norton
Leon Spinks
Joe Frazier
Yeah Tyson should not be compared to Muhammad Ali. OH yeah.....and anyone who doesn't accept the FACT ali was way out of his prime when 3 losses occured is lying to themselves.
Tyson is taken the full twelve by the 'mighty' James Smith, a man that had already lost 5 of his 24 fights, a man previously knocked out by James Broad and Larry Holmes. He is also taken the distance by Tony Tucker
Those fights where one sided UD's. And Tyson broke Smiths jaw. And Tucker was 35-0 and didnt win one round in that fight.
I think most can agree he was a bit more fun to watch than 90% of all HW Boxers.
Tyson just had the luck of running into holyfield and Lewis way past his prime. And in my eyes, he "got them as good as they got him".
Those fights where one sided UD's. And Tyson broke Smiths jaw. And Tucker was 35-0 and didnt win one round in that fight.
I think most can agree he was a bit more fun to watch than 90% of all HW Boxers.
Tyson just had the luck of running into holyfield and Lewis way past his prime. And in my eyes, he "got them as good as they got him".
Oh absolutely. A prime Tyson was an absolute joy to watch and I don't dispute that one bit. Nor am I saying that his wins against those fighters weren't good wins. All I'm saying is that his resume does not add up to making him the greatest heavyweight of all time.
Kevin Mcbride
Danny Williams
James Douglas Lennox Lewis
Evander Holyfield
Opponents Ali lost to...Keep in mind three are after 1978.
Trevor Berbick
Larry Holmes
Ken Norton
Leon Spinks
Joe Frazier
Yeah Tyson should not be compared to Muhammad Ali. OH yeah.....and anyone who doesn't accept the FACT ali was way out of his prime when 3 losses occured is lying to themselves.
And anyone who doesent accept the FACT Tyson was way out of his prime when 3 losses occured is lying to themeselves.
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