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by slugadore
26 Jul 2009, 21:43
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Could Mike Tyson have been the greatest heavyweight ever?
Replies: 63
Views: 5046

Re: Could Mike Tyson have been the greatest heavyweight ever?

"Foreman obliterates him & Ali humiliates him. Those are two pairings with ring legends I give Tyson minimalist opportunity to win in. Foreman hit very hard but his punches were wide and he had horrible form. If you view his prime to be around the time he fought Ali and Frazier, then Tyson...
by slugadore
26 Jul 2009, 19:56
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Could Mike Tyson have been the greatest heavyweight ever?
Replies: 63
Views: 5046

Re: Could Mike Tyson have been the greatest heavyweight ever?

The thing that everyone overlooks when they talk about a fighter being an all time great or the best ever is would their style/ability work against fighters of all eras? Really? I would have thought that was the main criteria people employ for saying someone is an all time great. Then this wouldn't...
by slugadore
26 Jul 2009, 19:16
Forum: Boxing History
Topic: Could Mike Tyson have been the greatest heavyweight ever?
Replies: 63
Views: 5046

Re: Could Mike Tyson have been the greatest heavyweight ever?

The thing that everyone overlooks when they talk about a fighter being an all time great or the best ever is would their style/ability work against fighters of all eras? People say that Ali revolutionized the sport with his style. Tyson did the same but gets no credit, because few fighters can truly...