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conor is nothing like mike tyson. they don’t share any similarities, except perhaps superficially. i like both of them, but the comparison is hollow.
They definitely share some similarities.
First of all, Mike Tyson is eons more talented and athletic and skilled in every way. A technical behemoth, fighting machine and stamina of an ox. People underestimate that about him too, I've seen some people sort of speak about Tyson like a... quick start front runner, as if 'oh if he didn't get you out of there in 3-4 rounds' type of fighter... it's like, whutttt are you talking about; he went the distance multiple fights, so, 12 rounds - but not just that, 12 rounds of CONTINUOUS fucking... energy-draining, frentic combination punching. Some guys go 12 rounds but take rounds off, and throw about 20% of his punch volume. He threw every single damn punch to try and knock you out, every punch was near perfectly formed and he barely seemed to ever look tired, shit was insane.
Anyway, that's not Conor obviously, he gasses after about 4 strikes, and is nowhere near as technically interesting or proficient in his realm, BUT...
- Both were exciting knockout artists
- Both larger than life, once in a lifetime personalities, personas... and images; both transcended the sports
- Both as much/more drama in as out of the ring, chaotic circus shows
- Both sort of beloved and reviled in equal measures; lots of redeeming but also truly foul, extreme qualities...
They both are bigger than the sports, bigger than any fight, exciting (whether they win or lose), charismatic freak shows who also were genuine fighting talents too and deserving of respect at one time in that department. And, both would sell massive PPVs and always have interest no matter how many times they lose, how many times in a row or to who; because they still fight in an exciting way or are part of exciting performances, strikes, punches... styles.
And then, yes both are self-destructive, demon-filled savages too, so, okay if you call all that superficial, but, I can definitely see the comparison and have long thought of McGregor as the Mike Tyson of MMA.