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To answer the original question, No, I don't believe that Ali wins by laying on the ropes against Tyson. You don't want to get hit in the body by Tyson's left hook any many more times than you have to. Tyson was extremely powerful, and had hand speed that rivaled Ali's. Plus, unlike George, Mike knew how to pick his spots, and wouldn't typically flail away and burn himself out. I personally think a prime Ali is able to outbox Tyson, but not by laying on the ropes. Hell, Frazier gave Ali hell on the ropes, and Tyson is bigger,faster and more powerful than Joe, and hits like a bomb with both hands.
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