Tyson's raw speed, power, and focus early in his professional career would have overwhelmed Ali's graceful footwork - T or F?
2006-11-24 14:28:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
..and no, i never get tired of aksing or answering this question.
2006-11-25 08:59:40 · update #1
this just has to be the most question ever asked on this website. in fact, i think it was the first question i asked when i first jumped on board. i can't think of any other fight that would be bigger or more anticipated or higher grossing than this one, if it had ever happened...would've been the superfight of the millenium! and, as much as i love tyson - those of you who know my history know about my tyson lovefest, ali would've smoked him, but good! sorry mike, i think you would've smoked any other heavyweight in history, but ali would've just had too much skill, speed, underrated power, accuracy, acumen, angles, footwork, ring smarts/generalship, etc for you to handle!
2006-11-25 09:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by The Dark Knight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tyson in his prime,,, 88-89 would have beaten "ANY" heavyweight. That's just my opinion... Early in their careers ALI wins.... Later in their careers...lol, that's obvious... ALI wins by a mile... but I Think a Tyson from the late 80s could beat An ALI from the early 70s.. just my opinion... Ok,, No more Opinions,, Just Facts... I would Be Scared as ive ever been to wake up one day and be in the ring and see Ali across from me.... But if I woke up and Saw Iron Mike Tyson,, with "CUS" standing by his side... him Staring at me like a Panther stalking his Prey... I would literally **** my pants... Scream for mommy... Id Rather Meet the Boogyman in my sleep
2013-10-04 04:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Iron Sean 7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Joshua Mbngo Dmbungo TONGUE-CLICK Jnr. Although Prime Tyson could be quite slick sometimes, Ali beats him ten times out of ten. Tyson's only advantage is power and he'd need more than that to beat the greatest. Ali would have him beat before he got in the ring. TONGUE-CLICK!
2016-05-22 23:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Tyson would have won if he has hid old corner and at his prime and if Muhammad was in his. The thing that no one really knew about was that when Tyson hit you you have never been hit like that from anyone and it just happens and then you talk about it the next day. To bad Mike lost that.
2006-11-24 14:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by isitreal1963 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ali was so much faster and had a lot more balance no doubt Ali would have smoked the slow prostitute beating Tyson.
2006-11-24 14:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by looch 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
FALSE , If a bum like Buster Douglass could "outbox" Tyson, just imagine what the Greatest boxer of all time would do!! REMEMBER ALI vs. LISTON 1 in Miami beach 1964
2006-11-25 02:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by mr.cholito 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't really answer that, but I'd sure LOVE to see it!
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Okay,my husband and I discussed it and he thinks Ali would dance around until Tyson got angry and bit him, then the match would be over!
Ali would win by default : )
I think Tyson would only have a chance if he could control his temper, and if he could manage to get in a good solid jab at Ali's diaphragm. Since that could never happen... hmmmmm
2006-11-24 14:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by musemessmer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mike Tyson starred In a weak ,Really WEAK heavy weight division in his prime....ALI BEAT THE BEST TO EVER FIGHT
2006-11-25 04:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by ernest m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ali would have dance all over Tyson!
2006-11-24 14:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
this question ha been asked on this site at least 40 times Tyson in his prime would have killed Clay Tyson would not have fallen prey to Clays/Ali tactics of rope a dope and holding excessively
2006-11-24 16:37:49 · answer #10 · answered by sportlvr45 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋