Is Tyson's Reach A 71" or A 78" ???

hobgoblin · Post by **hobgoblin** » 20 Jul 2003, 20:07

I'd like to believe what boxrec says is true, but I have a bad feeling his true reach is indeed 71."

Did he become more flexible or something? Or was the 71" from a time when Mike was real young and they did not update it when he became Champ?

He jabbed well against Lennox Lewis so maybe his reach isn't so bad.

Anyone?

P.S: I'm sorry if this has already been discussed. I'm new here and I did look but could not find.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » 24 Jul 2003, 01:23

Boxrec also lists Tyson as 5'11" while CBZ and boxing-records.com both list him as 5'9 1/2".. BUT http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/b ... aleoftape/ lists the tale of the tape for Tyson-Francis in '00 in which CNNSI lists tyson as 5'11 1/2 with a 78" reach...

Would someone please measure the bastard? :-)