Mike Tyson: You don't know boxing if you think Mayweather > Pacquiao

[D4thincarnation]

Tyson does think Pacquiao is the better fighter to watch, but he also thinks Pacquiao is the better fighter and can appreciate his technique. He also thinks Mayweather ducked the fight.

[djeffectz]

Tyson does think Pacquiao is the better fighter to watch, but he also thinks Pacquiao is the better fighter and can appreciate his technique. He also thinks Mayweather ducked the fight.

Mayweather is easy money for Pac... Way to easy.

[JM1]

Student of the sweet science claims that those that say Mayweather looks better in the ring than Pacquiao don't know boxing and that they are neo fight fans that are new to boxing.

Mike knows what he is talking about, he has studied the fight game and watch the greats throughout history.

In fact Tyson reacts angrily if you make such a ****** statement




Is Tyson right?


Poll coming!!!

The sport of boxing is subjective, so subjective to the point that it can alter an outcome of a fight. Having an opinion different from others doesn't exactly mean this or that guy knows better, he/she simply has a different point of view

[Larry the boss]

What is up with you dudes???damn!!!! Manny wins a fight against Rios his 1st win in 2 damn years and ya'll go crazy..calm the **** down and let him beat an actual damn ww then talk

[Adamjr91]

tysons boxing knowledge might be legit, but the thing people need to realize is that its a bit outdated. we're just about in 2014, tyson has stated many times (including in THIS interview) that hes much more of a UFC fan than a boxing fan. seriously go watch interviews of tyson the traitor, how he talks about boxing being a "dead" sport and the ufc taking over, how he wouldve been a MMA fighter instead of a boxer, or how the UFC is like 1 big party event while boxing is boring.

the mans a traitor and he jumped ship to be a fulltime mmgay fan. i enjoy mma every now and then (the big fights at least) but its nothing compared to the greatness of boxing and nothing will ever take that spot. i dont question his knowledge of boxings history, because that is very legit. but i DO question his knowledge of boxings PRESENT and future.

the man is nothing more than a "casual" fan nowadays. i know it sounds crazy and controversial being that its "mike tyson", but dont let him being an actual boxer fool you into thinking that hes anything more than a casual fan in 2014. his opinion is about as valuable as anyone elses regarding the current state of boxing.

This

"Nobody is talking about who is better. I am talking about no one looks as sensational as he does." Paraphrasing.

Mike Tyson didn't say Pacquiao is better than Floyd.

But even if he did pick one over the other, who cares? What is the obsession with Tyson's opinion on Pacquiao vs Mayweather? Anything he says about it gets posted here as gospel.

and this.

[-Kev-]

Tyson does think Pacquiao is the better fighter to watch, but he also thinks Pacquiao is the better fighter and can appreciate his technique. He also thinks Mayweather ducked the fight.

I know he has said it in the past, but put up those past videos, not one where he is talking about his favorite fighter being Pacquiao and that no one looks more sensational.


You could have used this video...




BTW have you found that link yet?

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/sh...9#post14000959

[New England]

i like to wait until fighters have retired to rank them.

ideally, you wait until after they die to really put them in historic context. that much time needs to pass.



pacquiao has a better resume than mayweather. marquez, barrerra, morales at FW is where you start. mayweather doesn't ahve names like that.



i'll also add this:
mayweather beats manny at any weight in any fantasy matchup. his arms are too long, and he's too good of a counterpuncher. it's an awful style for manny, and he'd have to try for a knockout to have a chance to win the fight.

[JM1]

Everyone has an opinion. I wouldn't put anymore weight on tyson's than the next guy

Nothing against that but there's a good reason why some people gets paid to talk and write their opinion. You may want to reconsider when it comes to certain individuals

[D4thincarnation]

i like to wait until fighters have retired to rank them.

ideally, you wait until after they die to really put them in historic context. that much time needs to pass.



pacquiao has a better resume than mayweather. marquez, barrerra, morales at FW is where you start. mayweather doesn't ahve names like that.

Most people look at Pacquiao and just see the force of nature that he is, a non stop punching machine, speed power.

Tyson sees his skills, the footwork the angles he creates the feints his accuracy, a lot of these things get over looked

[D4thincarnation]

I know he has said it in the past, but put up those past videos, not one where he is talking about his favorite fighter being Pacquiao and that no one looks more sensational.


You could have used this video...




BTW have you found that link yet?

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/sh...9#post14000959

No luck on that link as yet, let me know If you find it