Tommy Morrison Vs Mike Tyson 1996

Robinson · Post by **Robinson** » 03 Mar 2008, 17:29

Lets say this fight that was on the cards was actual made to take place.

The money was no doubt right and both guys, past there best, but still very capable are looking for another shot at the bigger time.

Tyson having won the WBA and WBC titles from Seldon and Bruno is looking to be the undisputed king again. A fight against Holyfield has been post poned until 1997. Tyson must defend and Morrison has the money to bring Tyson into the ring.

Morrison in this scenario has not being diagnosed with HIV...yet...and then rto be misdiagnosed later. Has just recently beaten a still handy Ruddock and a not so great Rhodes. He has also just loss a one sided beating to Lennox Lewis.

The principles

Tommy Morrison - 6'2, 227lb

Mike Tyson - 5'11, 220lb

Who do you pick and how do you see it playing out ?

Kym

dempseyfire · Post by **dempseyfire** » 03 Mar 2008, 17:41

Tyson.

He was not the fighter he'd been pre-prison, but he still was much more durable and better conditioned than Morrison ever was . . .fun while it lasts.

Jaybee From The Castle · Post by **Jaybee From The Castle** » 03 Mar 2008, 19:25

A '96 Tyson? This one isn't even close. Morrison has no business being in the same ring.

Tyson KO4/5/6.

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 03 Mar 2008, 20:04

while Morrison was no Buster Mathis, Jr or Peter McNeeley or even a Bruce Seldon or a one eyed Frank Bruno...I dont think his chances would have been good in this fight...I'd say it would go five-six rounds...but Morrison did show me in fights with Lewis and Hipp that he could take a punch [he kept getting up didnt he?] and he showed improvements.

Still, I think Tyson been too viscous. But it would have been a wildly exciting contest for sure while it lasted...Tyson's right uppercuts vs Morrison's left hook...the mind reels

p4p1 · Post by **p4p1** » 04 Mar 2008, 01:44

tyson would eat morrison up

Thunder and Lightning · Post by **Thunder and Lightning** » 04 Mar 2008, 04:26

Morrison couldn't handle Mercer, Tyson would murder Morrison in three rounds.

Rocky Balboa · Post by **Rocky Balboa** » 04 Mar 2008, 09:49

Tyson may not have been the same fighter who tore through the HW division in the late 1980's, but he still had great power & handspeed.

What Tyson lost post-prison was more to do with defense, head movement, a consistant jab, etc.

Mike was still highly conditioned in 1996 & would have got to Morrison early. I also think Morrison would have been psyched-out before the fight actually started.

Tyson would have probably got Morrison out of there within four rounds. Too fast, sharp, & powerful for Tommy in my view.

Robinson · Post by **Robinson** » 04 Mar 2008, 18:36

I think that this is fun while it lasts, but Tyson has that much more power and skill over the banging Morrison.

A fun, exciting but brief fight.

Tyson TKO 4.

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » 05 Mar 2008, 09:08

Tyson Wins easily.

Tyson was not the same Post-Prison, but he was still a solid ranked Fighter who could still beat anyone on a good day.

Tyson wins KO within 4/5 rounds

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 06 Mar 2008, 10:35

I'm far from a nutty Tysonite, and as fun as Morrison was i'd say Tyson is totally the wrong match up for him (other than financially). Tyson not only had the big 1 shot power but a very good chin also. The type of dynamite shots he planted on Bruno in 96 would get Tommy out of there in quick time, 1 or 2 rds. Tyson was still one of the top dogs back then.

tennessee · Post by **tennessee** » 08 Mar 2008, 14:43

morrison should start this bout going all out, anything could happen, at least it would be exciting. tyson in one. as for tyson-mercer, it would go about the same as morrison-mercer. with tyson absorbing a beating around the mid way point. after seeing mercer vs. lewis and holyfield in 96' i dont think tyson would take that fight

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » 08 Mar 2008, 14:47

Thing is Morrison never had a Chin and Tyson did..

I seriously think morrison will not last more than 1 or 2 good hits to the face.

Jaybee From The Castle · Post by **Jaybee From The Castle** » 08 Mar 2008, 16:31

observer1 wrote:Thing is Morrison never had a Chin and Tyson did..

I seriously think morrison will not last more than 1 or 2 good hits to the face.

Wouldn't surprise me, although my money is on him lasting a few rounds. Frankly I'm amazed this question was even posed.

HeavyHitters · Post by **HeavyHitters** » 09 Mar 2008, 17:35

I'd have to go with Morrison with a 1 round KO.

Ha Ha!! Just kidding......

I think Tyson would eventually win by a TKO or KO. Morrison would go down soon enough, but I do think he would get back up a time or two, before it was all said and done. Damm, it would have been one exciting spectacle!!

Robinson · Post by **Robinson** » 12 Mar 2008, 18:19

There are some who do believe that Tommy Gun would have won at this time. And seeing as this fight may have happened... I thought I would pose the question.

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » 13 Mar 2008, 00:15

in my Opinion, Etienne would probably have taken Morrison...

And we all know the Tyson that fought Etienne...

ringsider · Post by **ringsider** » 15 Mar 2008, 10:15

Easy victory for "The Duke". Tyson was shot and hardly able to hold his hands up past 3 rounds. Morrision could easly out box him, then begin the relentless assault that would have Tyson on the deck. KO "The Duke" in RD 9 or 10.

Goodnight, Irene · Post by **Goodnight, Irene** » 15 Mar 2008, 22:44

ringsider wrote:Easy victory for "The Duke". Tyson was shot and hardly able to hold his hands up past 3 rounds. Morrision could easly out box him, then begin the relentless assault that would have Tyson on the deck. KO "The Duke" in RD 9 or 10.

Dearest Ringsider,

Thank you kindly for your interest in our fair sport. Unfortunately, it has not worked out. You have failed to grasp even simple aspects of the fight game, which manifests itself with every post you make. It is perhaps time for you to find a new sport to dabble in, one in which you can get a grip on what you're seeing. Pack up your, "

" & your "

" & be gone by 5pm this afternoon.

Kind regards,

Someone who knows Larry Holmes had a great jab

ringsider · Post by **ringsider** » 16 Mar 2008, 01:01

You really think so?

Goodnight, Irene · Post by **Goodnight, Irene** » 16 Mar 2008, 03:39

I'm afraid so, mate. Fear not, there are lots of other sports out there :)

Robinson · Post by **Robinson** » 16 Mar 2008, 05:16

I told you there were people about the place that figure Morrison to win.

Though most seem to be posters on YouTube beneath one of the thousand Morrison HL clips.

Goodnight, Irene · Post by **Goodnight, Irene** » 16 Mar 2008, 05:24

What people? People like Ringsider, who roll their eyes at the mention Holmes & Liston had great jabs? Who refer to fighters like Hagler as plodding amateurs? Who needs 'em? Tommy, maybe, but no one else

Robinson · Post by **Robinson** » 16 Mar 2008, 05:49

ha yeah plenty about this big wide net land

Syntax Error · Post by **Syntax Error** » 16 Mar 2008, 06:25

Circa 1996, I see Tyson blitzing Morrison in about 3.

generic screen name · Post by **generic screen name** » 16 Mar 2008, 16:41

Tyson KO2

Tommy Morrison Vs Mike Tyson 1996

Tommy Morrison Vs Mike Tyson 1996

Tommy vs. Mikey.