Ezzard wrote:Size, speed and power may sum up how many people view boxing...but boxers are some of the most skilled sportsmen across the range of sports. Chamberlain would be embarrassed and beaten by many a journeyman let alone Ali.
As for Tyson he has a chance against anyone but there's very little evidence to suggest he could beat Ali. He has about 4 rounds and a left hook but that's it. Ali by late stoppage or Tyson quits.
- I'd say that is about as minimal as limited boxing analysis gets.
I've pointed out Ali was vulnerable throughout his career by a wide range of fighters. This is FACTUAL and PROVEN. Now, maybe in your unsupported fashion you can come up with the "perfect" version of Ali, fine, claim that tiny slice of Ali whoops all and be done with it. I could do the same for Liston, Dempsey, Louis, and so on including the much hated Iron Mike.
Last I checked, the only heavy champ never upset officially is Rocky, so in the fogged up mists of muddle that pass for much boxing analysis, he beats all. Factually, he had his fair share of trials and tribulations that with different judges, refs, or slightly improved versions of his opponents, the record might show some defeats.
At any rate, before 5 yrs of his career had passed, Tyson has 6 KOs between the 5th and the 10th rds over an excellent class of opponent as well as 4 UDs, two 10 and 12 rounders apiece in his 37-0 record. Notable in that every one of his wins shows at the very least a wide scoring advantage on the cards if not a shutout.
If you can find a better record of excellence over a similar time range, have at it and get back to us in, oh, maybe a hun'erd years.