Comments Thread For: Golovkin's Promoter: GGG Creating a Mike Tyson Effect

[jbpanama]

Tyson was 19/20 , GGG is 33

If all the media outlets were available then Im no sure tyson would have been as big

U obviously weren't there Cheese Man...
Tyson fought monthly on Free TV, for a couple of years...

Nothing today compares with that kind of Exposure!!!

[Real Talk85]

I would like to see GGG test his mettle against Hassam N'Dam.

[Fetta]

U obviously weren't there Cheese Man...
Tyson fought monthly on Free TV, for a couple of years...

Nothing today compares with that kind of Exposure!!!

Yes I was and thats how i see Haymon project playing out. Excite the casuals.

[SkillspayBills]

1 and 2 came well after Tyson's prime. He was still the most popular boxer there, but what made him popular was his run in the 80s and early 90s of 1st round KO's. Good promotion, troubled background, and intimidating image.

Tyson had a "You have to see this" aura about him. When you are a HW, knocking out guys left and right people legitimately think you are the baddest man on the planet. So people would pay their hard earned money just to see the spectacle. Man Tyson had the world on fire in the late 80s.

[jbpanama]

Knocking out cans to exaggerate your hype is the Tyson way

Unlike, You know who,
Tyson Fought and Destroyed All Comers!!!

[Real Talk85]

U obviously weren't there Cheese Man...
Tyson fought monthly on Free TV, for a couple of years...

Nothing today compares with that kind of Exposure!!!

Yeah, Tyson did not have major exposure early on. His popularity did come quickly because he was so young. And really when you think back being only 19/20 he was freakishly strong and really really really mean. I actually was terrified of him when i was younger because he seemed like he could hit you for no reason.

GGG is 33 and has yet to have a significant fight. He has beaten up a lot of soft body EEuropean fighters. If he can fight and beat Quillen, N'Dam, lemuix, then they can crown him. Until then he is very un-accomplished. And at 33 his age might be an issue but the guy does stay in tip top shape. He reminds me of Floyd in terms of work ethic and execution. By that I mean they don't waste punches.

[jbpanama]

I would like to see GGG test his mettle against Hassam N'Dam.

Tell the Cat to Hang in, and get in line...

[Real Talk85]

Yes I was and thats how i see Haymon project playing out. Excite the casuals.

What do you think about haymon s proposed tv plan? I for one hope it elevates boxing to a better standing in terms of popularity. We can aactually watch fighters develop and follow them up until they become ppv worthy.

[Real Talk85]

Tell the Cat to Hang in, and get in line...

What line? The only person that said they wanted to fight GGG is Ward, and we know that's not happening.

[paulf]

TURN OFF YOUR STATION.