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I'm sure Chandler would love that comparison but no
I understand what you mean but I think we should offer leeway more often. We are humans and God knows we are not innocent either. Fighters mostly come from turmoil and turbulent backgrounds and it's the human thing to be more understanding, sir.His corner man had water and ice in a rubber glove, using it as an enswell.
I think we can take that as a sign he wasn't taking things serious at that point.
Tyson has shown his true person and been exposed for all the things he has done wrong.
There's really no need for him to lie about that time in his life.
I think when you reach those heights at such an early age it can fuck you up.
Jon Jones on the other hand has done nothing but lie about everything he's done or doing.
I think that's why people give Tyson leeway.
I understand what you mean but I think we should offer leeway more often. We are humans and God knows we are not innocent either. Fighters mostly come from turmoil and turbulent backgrounds and it's the human thing to be more understanding, sir.
Here's the thing about Tyson. He never beat another great of his own era.
The only ATG he beat was Larry Holmes, who was a great of the previous era, was ancient by then, called out of retirement and without a training camp for a big payday.
The other greats from his own era were Lewis, Holyfield and Bowe. He went 0-3 against 2 of them and never fought the other.
I seriously don't understand the way people talk about Tyson. Sure he passed the eye test, he looked amazing but he never actually proved it against the best. His resume is pitiful when you consider the light in which people talk about him.
Lewis beat Klitschko, Holyfield, Golota, Briggs, Rahman, Morrison, Mercer, Bowe (in the ammies), Tua, Tyson himself, and more. plus he avenged both his losses meaning he beat every man he ever fought professionally.
Holyfield beat Tyson, Bowe, Moorer, Qawi, Foreman, Mercer, Ruiz, had a draw with Lewis. An even older version of Holmes than Tyson beat so not that impressive.
Bowe's resume pails in comparison to the other 2 guys but is reinforced by his wins over Holyfield.
Tyson beat Holmes, Tillis, Bruno (who Lewis also beat) Ruddock who gave him 2 wars (who Lewis destroyed in under 2 rounds), and who else is even impressive? Spinks?
His resume doesn't match up to the legend of Tyson.
Chinny? Lol. Educate yourself.
Chinny? Lol. Educate yourself.
Buster lost his Mother, and never fought or looked like that fighter again in his life. Tyson didn’t train, even had back fat, and his corner didn’t bother bringing enswell. Let’s not act like any credible sources, documentaries portray Tyson taking that fight seriously or anyone credible giving Douglas a chance.I never get tired of the woulda, coulda, shoulda when it comes to discussing Mike Tyson's career. It's a shame the only conclusive footage we have is him getting dog-walked by (an also past-prime) Lennox Lewis.
Prime Tyson would've smoked Buster Douglas too! Oh wait.
"I also heard Tyson accidentally set the thermostat to 73 degrees the night before, when he usually had it at 72! If he set it to 72, he would've beat Buster and been the best boxer who ever lived."Oliver McCall, Hasim Rahmin
Buster lost his Mother, and never fought or looked like that fighter again in his life. Tyson didn’t train, even had back fat, and his corner didn’t bother bringing enswell. Let’s not act like any credible sources, documentaries portray Tyson taking that fight seriously or anyone credible giving Douglas a chance.
They peaked a decade apart even though they were similar age. And no if they fought when they were both 20 yrs old Mike stops him within 6 rdsLennox was the best heavyweight since Ali, he was gonna beat Tyson in any era. Khabib was his Lennox Lewis.
The version of Mike that fought Ruddick was a bad mother fucker! Those 2 fights were so good and nobody talks about them much.Lennox was chinny, the Mike that fought Ruddick beats the brakes off Lennox. The Mike that was still training with Kevin Rooney could’ve predicted the (early) round.
Everybody has a bad night and he still dropped buster in the 8th for a pretty long 9 count.Yea ? What happened to him when he fought Buster Douglas ?
Lennox was the best heavyweight since Ali, he was gonna beat Tyson in any era. Khabib was his Lennox Lewis.
Oliver McCall, Hasim Rahman both cracked that chin. Both are no one’s Top 25 HWs or first ballot HoF equivalent level. Mercer had him hurt but couldn’t get a rematch. Klitschko was winning, had him hurt, but couldn’t get a rematch. Lewis was indeed chinny the same way Tommy Hearns was (when we’re comparing them to ALL TIME GREATS)