Mike Tyson is the last DOMINATE America Heavyweight

[Larry the boss]

It has been almost 30 years since an American Heavyweight ruled the division....is that why he is still so hyped to this day even tho his resume is very thin?

[Tails]

I'd say so. Though the majority of people naturally tend to show bias towards their countrymen while discrediting others great boxers claiming they aren't as good as their past greats even though from a neutral point of view a statement as such isn't always true.

[Larry the boss]

The 80's when Tyson ruled was a pretty **** division,lets be honest...soon as the 90's hit he was not even close to the top dog anymore

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A combination of that and his style of course. His style really captured why people start watching boxing in the first place.

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Pre-internet if the TV and newspaper stopped reporting something (like they did when the heavyweight titles were taken by Europe) it just ceased to exist. It does seem like a lot of older Americans remember the guys before him, then Tyson, then... Boxing just stopped.

I like to think things will be different going forward with the internet and as titles jump country to country they will pick up new fans rather than lose them.

[BTL]

tyson didnt dominate, he got beat.

[stuff jones]

I believe the word you're looking for is dominant.

[-PBP-]

I'd say it's a style and personality thing and its a name that will ring bells with casuals.

[Raonic]

Jesus. Your command of the English language is terrible.

[saintpat]

I believe the word you're looking for is dominant.

Dude probably went to high school with Mike.