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Wladimir Klitschko also lost to two potential hall of famers in AJ and Fury 
Does he get credit for that?
I don't think beating Leon Spinks or Larry Holmes in those conditions would add anything to his resume if I'm totally honest.
The truth of the matter is that both of those guys have very weak resumes, the difference is just that Tyson is being artificially built up whereas people are honest about Klitschko's resume.
But one thing you can't take away from Klitschko is that he fought everyone in his era that mattered at the best time for the opponent.
The same cannot be said for Tyson, for various reasons.
Does he get credit for that?
I don't think beating Leon Spinks or Larry Holmes in those conditions would add anything to his resume if I'm totally honest.
The truth of the matter is that both of those guys have very weak resumes, the difference is just that Tyson is being artificially built up whereas people are honest about Klitschko's resume.
But one thing you can't take away from Klitschko is that he fought everyone in his era that mattered at the best time for the opponent.
The same cannot be said for Tyson, for various reasons.
You're wrong about those two fights. Because of what they achieved before, and in Holmes case, even after. When I initially saw the thread, I thought it was pretty close, but having actually gone into it a bit more Tyson absolutely has the better resume. He doesnt enough credit for some of those guys, and I think Wlad gets too much credit because their are more younger fans here. Guys like Tucker, and Tubbs would probably beat Wlad's best wins. Those guys had pedigree, were standout amateurs and good skilled pro's.
People sleep on some of Tysons wins. I was guilty of it in the past too. If you are comparing longevity and overall greatness, different question. But as far as names...100% its Tyson
Dude, nobody will be able to remember those fighters 40 years from now. They will all be forgotten by then. 
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