Who wins? Second career George Foreman vs Tyson- say in 1991.?

Question

And how? KO or decision?

Answer 1

Foreman was a better-than-average defensive fighter in his second go-round and his height advantage would be a major factor. Tyson would receive heavy leather from Foreman jabs and could not bully and roughhouse. Tyson was not known for endurance at any point in his career and Foreman would wait it out...have a solid defense and KO a tired Tyson in round nine.

Answer 2

Its not who wins, but who won.

Foreman won because despite all attempts, Tyson avoided Don King's (and Foreman's) best attempts to put together exactly that fight.

Tyson was scared to death of Foreman, and that is why they never fought. King tried to set up a fight, but according to hearsay,Tyson said Foreman was too much of an animal.

Tyson's style was made for Foreman. Swarmers like Frasier and Tyson have a style that presses the action with aggression and in-fighting. Foreman, perhaps the hardest hitter in boxing history, thrived in matches where he could reach his opponent easily, and struggled only with mobile boxers who were often hard to reach. And he struggled only a few times in a very long career.

Tyson would have been right there for Foreman to hit, just like when he destroyed Frasier. Tyson had a great chin, but he never fought anyone with Foreman's power in his career. In his prime, Foreman would have dispatched Tyson within three round or less with a KO. A second career Foreman would have taken longer, but the result would have been the same. Worst case scenario for Foreman would have been a decision, with Tyson ready for a hospital.

Tyson's best punches would not have phased Foreman.
In 1991, Foreman was back in the grove, and he could always take a punch. He fought a prime Holyfield that year, whom he rocked a few times even though he did not win. Going the ten rounds was no problem for George against the man who had just eliminated the Tyson-slayer, Douglas. George was just two years away from winning back his title at a grand old age.

Tyson had two good showings against Ruddock in '91, but without his former trainer his famous head movement and speed were gone. The power was still there, but the fights went 7 and 10 rounds with someone Tyson would have put away in 2 in his prime.

Tyson was too small to get to Foreman. His style would have put him just where Foreman would be smiling. Most importantly, Foreman was big enough and strong enough to keep moving forward. Tyson would be the one backing up, and he never won one fight when he was in that mode.

Tysons 44 career knockouts were impressive, but Foreman's 68 were against overall better competition. I doubt we will see a second career from Tyson.

Respect to both fighters, two greats.

Answer 3

tyson avoided george and george was not unhappy about that. I think he would have avoided tyson back if the need arose :)
I think they considered each other as capable of beating one another on a given night so you have their vote on the situation right there.

A funny thing is both of them didn't like the idea of Ernie shavers making a comeback.

george on his comeback said something to the effect of "Ernie I have been ducking you since the 70's, and I'm going to duck you again now" :D :D

Answer 4

Foreman - at any era, at any time, including right now.