i agree, and understand why you may think Tyson-Foreman would have the same story as Frazier - Forema.Goodnight, Irene wrote:"Cast-iron" may be a stretch, however, I agree Tyson's chin trumps Frazier's in its ability to absorb one or two big shots. It hardly matters in this bout, though. Tyson loses heart the minute Foreman lands (& with Tyson's reach disparity & similiarity in his approach to Frazier, there seems little doubt that, in spite of the speed disparity, Foreman will land first).
Foreman's first fight with Frazier is an excellent (not perfect, but good enough) blueprint for a hypothetical match-up with Tyson. It tells the story, IMO.
Tyson and Frazier were indeed similar fighters, but that does not mean everything. There were seceral key differences between the two.
Frazier certainly did have a better heart than Tyson,
Tyson however, i feel was a better all-round Boxer, much much Faster, Harder to hit and much more Combo's.
Foreman was powerful and long reach, but was Slow.
Tyson had one of the shortest reaches in history, but it never stopped him becoming undisputed champion. Since he used Combo's and his height to get leverage, and never relied on a jabbing contest.
I understand perfectly well why people say Tyson will have the same result as Frazier, but IMO, With the reasons highlighted above