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Cooper beat Willie DeWitt in 1987, well he smashed him up really in 2 rounds. There was talk that the winner was a possible next opponent for Tyson.

Cooper had lots of issues before his next opponent which was Carl Williams, it was more or less a forgone conclusion that Cooper was going to go through Williams, who had a suspect chin. Cooper retired in the 8th round, Williams using his height and reach advantage to keep Cooper away.

The Tyson fight never happened and this could have been a decent match up, both similar styles, but Cooper had a cast iron chin, possibly one of the best chins really.

So Tyson v Cooper 1988-89 time, who wins?

Tyson, very early.

Yeah, Tyson in 2.

Nile4000 wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 22:25 Yeah, Tyson in 2.

Maybe even in 1. No way Cooper is gonna be able to hang with Mike.

Iron Mike would blast Smokin' Bert out in either 1 or 2 rounds because "Iron" Mike Tyson is a class above.

scorpio83 wrote: ↑24 May 2026, 08:03 Iron Mike would blast Smokin' Bert out in either 1 or 2 rounds because "Iron" Mike Tyson is a class above.

The class above thing is way over used but fits perfect on this one.
Tyson was so many classes above Cooper.
Quick fight I think ko in 1 but could last 2 or 3 rounds but I doubt it.
Cooper is getting destroyed

Mike Tyson by ahniliation and quickly.

I can see Cooper staying on his stool like he did against Foreman.

tiny_acres wrote: ↑24 May 2026, 23:21

scorpio83 wrote: ↑24 May 2026, 08:03 Iron Mike would blast Smokin' Bert out in either 1 or 2 rounds because "Iron" Mike Tyson is a class above.

The class above thing is way over used but fits perfect on this one.
Tyson was so many classes above Cooper.
Quick fight I think ko in 1 but could last 2 or 3 rounds but I doubt it.
Cooper is getting destroyed

Asked Elmer who always say certain legends are the class above the others, but thanks for that.

scorpio83 wrote: ↑25 May 2026, 16:40

tiny_acres wrote: ↑24 May 2026, 23:21

scorpio83 wrote: ↑24 May 2026, 08:03 Iron Mike would blast Smokin' Bert out in either 1 or 2 rounds because "Iron" Mike Tyson is a class above.

The class above thing is way over used but fits perfect on this one.
Tyson was so many classes above Cooper.
Quick fight I think ko in 1 but could last 2 or 3 rounds but I doubt it.
Cooper is getting destroyed

Asked Elmer who always say certain legends are the class above the others, but thanks for that.

That's who normally over uses the term. No disrespect aimed at you

Thanks I appreciate it and Elmer would say either this legend is a class above or different class. Thanks anyway, but don't annoy by his term

Iron Mike by stoppage, probably within three rounds. Coop could take a punch though, so possibly he'd be out on his feet, and not on the deck, at the moment of stoppage.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 22:26

Nile4000 wrote: ↑23 May 2026, 22:25 Yeah, Tyson in 2.

Maybe even in 1. No way Cooper is gonna be able to hang with Mike.

My feeling exactly. Cooper is good. but not that good.