if both fighters were in their prime, who would come out on top? ali vs tyson?
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How can you even compare the two? It's like cofusing class with trash. Ali was a BOXER Tyson is an animal.  So I say obviously Ali\n\nThe Champ is here!!!!
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I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH YOU, ALI WAS NOTHING BUT AN HBO PREMIER STAR, THATS IT, I THINK EVEN TYSON GAVE AS MUCH BETTER FIGHTS THAN ALI,WITHOUT A  DOUBT!
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Mike Tyson in his prime was a monster. With his power and skill combined, you'd think he was unbeatable. He knew how to bob and weave right under an opponent's punches and come back with vicious combos to the head and body.\n\nHowever, I don't think any heavyweight boxer ever could outbox Ali. Muhammad Ali knew how to use the ring and could use his reach advantage to keep Tyson at the perfect distance to land punches while avoiding being hit himself. Not that I don't think Ali couldn't take Tyson's punches, but those body shots would have worn him down a bit by the later rounds.\n\nOverall, I say an unanimous decision victory for Ali, though not a very impressive one.
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Frank, the same result plus or minus 2 rounds. I think of it this way Ali would be stronger with less heat and humidity. Another point the canvas got soft because they laid it in the afternoon heat. If fighting in Vegas or NYC does Ali benefit from a faster track? (might have never seen the rope a dope)Remember he was in top condition for that fight. Wanted that title back real bad.
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Tough question, Ali definetly had an Aura about him and broke some significant color barriers but in terms of the best fighter/boxer I would have to agree with the choice of Sugar Ray, his talent was unmatched.
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STOP WITH THESE DUMB vs. QUESTIONS!!!!\n\nIt all depends on who is the better fighter that day... I could whoop Helio Gracie in his prime if he slipped and I got a lucky 1 and a million punch to his temple.... ITS ALL A GAME OF CHANCE!!!!!\n\nRARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
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ummmm.......... maybe.............. but tyson's older and hotter!!!! *
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Bas Rutten, He wrote the big book of combat........please\n\nBas would just take the fight to the ground, and then submit tyson.
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Pac-Man. Check the KO to win ratio.\n\nI'd pit anyone even 200 pounders versus Pac.
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Brad you are beginning to suffer from boxing dementia. The same thing is going to happen to Holyfield if he doesn't retire. In sports, age is the great equalizer.\n\nBrent - Ali did give Norton a title shot in 1976. I hope you were kidding when you said Holyfield could be ranked behind Ali at #2. If not, you are suffering from to many blows to the head or feedback from asking about the same "Dream Bouts"\n\nTo both of you - How many of these fighters could Holyfield beat from the following list: Louis, Rocco, Johnson, Holmes, Dempsey, Foreman, Liston and Frazier in their primes.\n\nHolyfield could never be equal to Ali. He couldn't carry Ali's shoes or trunks.\n\nP.S. Holyfield says that he won't retire until God tells him to.\nLet tell you a story - There once was a man that was drowning in a flood. He refused help because he said that God would help him. He drowned and in heaven he asked God why he didn't help him. St. Peter told him that all those boats that he had refused. had come from God.
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I recently watched the ESPN Classic DVD of Mike Tyson's 19 highlight fights. Not including the last two fights, which was a foreshadowing of his 'fall from grace' outside the ring, this guy seemed like an invincible tank. Ali is one of the most graceful fighters, but I can't help but picture Tyson blocking most of Ali's jabs with his signature gloves-over-the-face defensive stance.. this combined with his swift outbursts of powerful punches would eventually connect and knock out Ali.
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It all depends if Mike Tyson plays fair...
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I think that the best possible matchup that could be put together right now is Nikolay Valuev vs Wladimir Klitschko. I realize that this may not be the most interesting fight for the American boxing fans but the truth of the matter is these two men are dominating heavyweight division at the moment and it would be great to find out  who is the best. \n\nIt may also be interesting to see a rematch between Lamon Brewster and Wladimir Klitschko but given the shape of the both fighters in recent matches I seriously doubt that there's any chance that Lamon could pull another suprise. He would most likely be dominated and completely controlled and in the end get knocked out just like Chris Byrd.\n\nI can think of one more matchup that wouldn't perhaps get so much media attention but it would be really great to see; sort of a match of the future champions and that's Samuel Peter vs Alexander Dimitrenko. Peter is one of the most powerful boxers and hardest hitters in boxing today and Dimitrenko is a very talented young Ukrainian fighter who lives and trains in Hamburg (he's trained by Fritz Sdunek). He's 6' 7 tall, very athletical and has style almost identical to Klitschko brothers. Dimitrenko is undefeated in 21 professional matches while Peter has only one loss (to W. Klitschko) in 27 fights. This would in my opinion be an outstanding matchup.
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I'm not sure about best. I have a hard time comparing fighters from different weight classes and different eras. But Julio Cesar Chavez is my favorite and definitely one of the all-time greats.\n\nChavez wasn't at lightweight very long, but it would have been great to see him from '89 fighting a Roberto Duran from '78. That would have been an exciting fight - two guys free with their fists and with great chins. Personally, I think Chavez would have won by decision with his more refined subtle defense, but there's no way of knowing for sure.
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You're forgetting that Ali was an Olympic gold medalist also. Chavez only had fifteen or so amateur bouts. That's one reason for many to go with Ali.\n\nThe main thing, though, is that Muhammad Ali was a heavyweight and Julio Cesar Chavez only held titles between super featherweight and junior welterweight - divisions that aren't as visible. Chavez had some great fights at super featherweight, but there wasn't as much excitement around them at the time because there just aren't as many people who watch non-heavyweight boxing. Ali's big fights were widely publicized and they're still shown on ESPN Classic. Unfortunately, the fight Chavez has that everyone considers legendary - his last second knockout of Meldrick Taylor - isn't ever shown so newer fight fans don't really know as much about it.\n\nYes, Chavez has a lot of fights, a lot of wins and a lot of knockouts. It's not the record itself that counts, though, since many of his opponents were nowhere near his level. The proof is in his style - his patience in the ring, the accurate punching and the brutal punishment his opponents suffered. People generally underestimate Chavez's defense - the bobbing and weaving, the parrying, the slightest movements to avoid an opponents punch - but they're all aware that Chavez had one of the greatest chins ever. He was only knocked down twice throughout his whole career. There's definitely a lot to respect him for.\n\nUnfortunately, both Ali and Chavez continued their careers too long. And since Chavez fought more recently, people are more likely to remember him for the tail end of his career. I hope they show some of his old fights on tv sometime so everyone can see Chavez at his prime and understand why he really is a legend. I won't argue that Ali was a great fighter, but Chavez is definitely my all-time favorite.
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If size and weight was a factor in a fight then mike tyson, ali and joe lewis wouldn't have been world heavyweight champs.\n\nI think vince young's and speed and power would be two strong for lebron and vince can take the punishment something lebron is not used to eg NBA playoffs\n\nIt would be interesting fight though and I would pay to watch it.
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I would have liked to see that one.  I have always been a huge fan of boxing and Marvin Hagler was my favorite.  Geeze, I guess I would have to go with the man Marvin to win that fight.  I even named my cat after Marvin.  lol