Never understood that myth about Mike Tyson

[JakeTheBoxer]

I mean, he was fast, skilled, explosive. But still. His best win is old Holmes. Got stopped by Douglas when he was still in his prime. Lost to Holyfield twice. Lost to Lennox when he was 36. Lost to 2 journeymen when he was 38-39. And still some id.iots come crazy claiming he can be a contender by 53?

If you need some icones from old times, you should chose Ali, Joe Louis, Holyfield, Holmes. Or even Vladimir Klitschko who came back from 3 stoppage losses to win world title for next almost 10 years..

[xxlefthookxx]

Did you watch him in his prime? He was extraordinary. However, he didn't have the discipline to maintain. His association with King and subsequent implosion gives more appreciation to guys like May and Hops who had the ability to control the demons.
He lost to Douglas because he listened to yes-men and fought a man possessed. And losing to Holyfield and Lewis, one a great fighter and champ, the other the best HW of all time isn't exactly a reason to dismiss his skills. a 5-10 fighter beating 6-2+ fighters contenders/beltholders like Tony Tucker, Bruno, Truth, Ruddock, Botha, Holmes (who went on to school Mercer) is a pretty good run for a guy without the mental fortitude to hold it together.

[ShaneMosleySr]

He’s clearly one of the best heavyweights of all time.

[Marchegiano]

Undisputed x9 defended against champions, former champions, and men who beat them, exclusively.

[Quicksilver*]

No denying the talent, just mentally fragile in the end.

[DreamFighter]

too much too young, might have lasted longer if Cus had delayed his rise.

his first title win still trumps anything that joshua fury or the other one have done.

[Lenharvey]

too much too young, might have lasted longer if Cus had delayed his rise.

his first title win still trumps anything that joshua fury or the other one have done.

Agree totally. Also if you read Tyson’s rather depressing book, after he split from Kevin Rooney etc he never lived the life. If he had had Holyfield determination and focus he would be GOAT no questions asked.

[millcitymauler]

I can understand your logic if you hadn’t been there to witness it’s it happened. You had to be there.

[Truth Bringer]

TS is obviously young

[Gamer30168]

It is difficult to explain Tyson. He was simply ferocious in the ring, all the way up until he lost to Buster Douglas. It was the way he ran through the HW division so thoroughly and quickly at such a young age that set him apart. Even ATG HOFs like Ali and Louis weren't crushing multiple opponents in a matter of a couple of minutes or less like Tyson did. Tyson obviously had some mental issues going on and he battled personal demons. I truly believe that had he NOT had these issues going on he could have easily became one of the best P4P boxers ever. I don't hold Tyson's career in the same light as I do Ali and Louis but he is one of my personal favorite boxers of all time. I'm glad he seems to have made a comeback from all his issues over the years