Who out there thinks Mike Tyson would clobber Muhammed Ali?
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I've heard experts breakdown the rise and fall---or the demise, rather, of "Iron Mike."  I'm not a true boxing fan, but I was shocked to hear these pundits state that Mike Tyson was a creation of the media.  He was a puncher, not a boxer.  He had tremendous knock-down power and could in fact deliver a punishing blow at any moment.  But the reality was, according to these experts, that he never faced great competition consistently.  When he finally did, he folded.  People turned to other factors contributing to his losses, but the reality of the situation, supposedly, was that he was an incredible puncher who absolutely demolished his weaker competition early-on in his career.  Faced with better boxers, with better fighters, he folded.  That was the basic gist of the radio show I listened to about six months ago.  Fascinating.   So I guess, NO....Tyson would not beat Ali.
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I'd have to go with Bruce Lee because he could punch so hard from a very short distance. He would be something in the ultimate fighting they do now days, wouldn't want to get to close to him trying to wrestle. He'd knock them out quick.
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I really don't think anyone could have taken Tyson is his prime.  He was far to overwhelming.  Roy Jones, Jr.?  I saw him fight guys that everyone said he shouldn't beat and he made them look silly; evading punches and throwing them from odd angles.  Tua needs to do more to even be int his conversation.
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He is a failed imitation of Mohammed Ali, and lets face it Ali was World Champion and a classy boxer puncher before he started making assertions about how great he was.  In other words he could back it up.  Mundine is boring, lacks imagination, but very talented.
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I think Cassius Clay will win. Mike Tyson is a brawler and Cassius Clay is a thinker as well as a fighter. Cassius Clay will have Tyson so confused and frustrated he will get out of his normal style of fighting. Clay will out think Tyson and win by decision.
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Interesting question Brent!  Ken Norton was one hell of a fighter and he obviously faced much tougher competitiion during his career.  He beat Ali once and lost two very close decisions to him in their trilogy of fights.  Klitschko has a good punch and a decent jab but I believe that Norton would really bust him up inside and set it all up with his very quick and underrated jab.  By the 9th round a very weary Klitschko has taken a lot of punishment and the referee has to stop the fight.  I believe that the same result would occur give or take a few rounds against the other guys with Norton prevailing.  He was just a lot better fighter than any of these heavyweights today in my opinion.
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In all seriousness- Both in thier prime would go to Ali. I say this because history has already shown us the way. Look at the great Ali Vs Foreman upset. Foreman was the Tyson of his day... Bull strong, Angry @ the world and not lacking in technical ability in any way.  Ali also trained for 15 round championship bouts Vs Tysons 12 round training regiment.  Ali's defensive skills would keep him moving to the later rounds and he would take care of him late --- just the same way Forman lost- Tyson might not have gone down for the count but he would for sure have lost on points. Even though this is my opinion.... I still would love to see this fight...
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Tyson would beat Ali.  I'll admit that Ali was a great fighter, but his fighting style would get him into trouble.  Ali would confuse Tyson and get him riled up, but Ali had a very open fighting style.  He kept his hands down most of the fight and actually encouraged his opponent to hit him.  Tyson was a terrific defensive boxer, and eventually he would catch Ali with his guard down and send him to the mat.
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Ali for sure. He was a more technical fighter. hes waste rocky. Im seeing three of em' mick! Hit the one in the middle Rock!
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You already know what I think.\nJulio Cesar Chavez, world titles in three weight divisions. Conquered Hector Camacho, Edwin Rosario, Roger Mayweather and numerous others. And don't forget his legendary last-second knockout of Meldrick Taylor.
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Tyson-Douglas without a doubt!! I was so sure Tyson would KO him in a round or two that i didn't even watch the fight live. I was getting ready to go out with some friends and was had just gotten out of the shower when my upstairs neighbor came racing down and was knocking frantically on my door, i quickly got dressed and answered the door and she came racing in and started screaming "Tyson got knocked out!" and i was in total shock! I thought she was playing at first so i went up to her apartment where she had been watching the fight with her son and her parents and they were showing the replay of the knockout and i just stood there in total disbelief. Luckily, her father had taped the fight and i canceled my plans to go out and her father and i watched the whole fight again. Other fights that shocked me are, Tarver-Jones 2, Terry Norris-John Mugabi, and John Tate-Mike Weaver just to name a few.
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definetly Ali, when you say in their prime, Ali is the man.  We forget that the majority of Ali opponents were also up and coming and in their prime and Ali went straight thru them. Sonny liston, Rocky Marciano, Frazier, and the Beast George Foreman, who was Undefeated and every single fight he won up to that point was by KO. Ali was able to adjust to everyone style of boxing and he used speed mixed with grace and power to win his matches. Tyson if you recall, all of his opponents were hand picked, and the fighters he fought with the exception of Spinks were well passed their best years, experience and tough fighters still but was clearly had their best years behind him.  Tyson struggled when he was met with an opponent that had youth and power, with the exception of Buster Douglas and Holyfield who just plain flat out whooped Tyson, lewis was a Beast of all Beast, I would like to think Lennox versus Ali would be a better matchup\n\n\nI think Ali was more ring smart and Tyson was a bruiser. Sort of like Clubber lang if he would have fought Apollo Creed
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| don't think so :D\n\nBut, if they were ever met, wow, its gonna be a great story ever told in martial art's world. \n\nWho will be the winner ? I'll bet my money for Mohammed A Lee ....:D\n\nMay be in the next world, Ali gonna be Bruce's brother.\n\nBe Wise.
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I believe this is the entire quote:\n\n"Your hands cant hit what your eyes cant see, float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." Mohamad Ali\n\n"Your Hands Cant Hit What Your Eyes Cant See, Float Like A Butterfly Sting Like A Bee!" Muhammad Ali
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I was raised through the 50's and 60's and remember Ali in his prime well. Before the Nam war incident nobody and I mean nobody landed a punch on him he was so fast. I remember the Sonny Leston fight well. Ali was so fast Leston did not know what hit him. Boom!!! and Leston was on the canvas and the fight was over. We all looked at each other and said what happened because Leston sure did not know. I watched all the other fighters and Ali imitators up until the late 90's. Without question Ali is the greatest boxer to have ever lived. Ali was not just strong and lighting fast he was also a very smart boxer who could sucker his apoint into a punch. He was absolutely amazing.
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Here's my top 15 and why...\n\nMuhammed Ali - simply the best. You can talk physical skills all you want - and Ali certainly had them. But the thing that stands out most about Ali to me is that he took on and bested ALL COMERS - all styles and all sizes - and did it over the course of fifteen years! Punchers, brawlers, boxers, big guys, smaller guys, Americans, foreigners - you name it. Ali fought 'em, figured 'em out, and beat 'em. \n\n2. Joe Louis - Though many boxing historians would disagree, I think Louis belongs after Ali. The Brown Bomber was everything they say - a perfect technician with crushing power. But he didn't have a good chin. Clearly, he fought and beat many great fighters. But through no fault of his own, he competed during an era when some of the more talented prospects never got a shot at him. \n\n3. Rocky Marciano - the man born Rocko Marchegnano belongs in the top three despite his relatively small size. He was remarkable in so many ways that even former greats like Larry Holmes and Ali himself have praised him. According to The Greatest: "I know he (Marciano) would have given me trouble". \n\n4. Larry Holmes - a complete fighter. Used jab as well as Ali. Challenged Marciano's undefeated record before losing to Michael Spinks on a controversial decision. Dominated for so long, he should have an era named after him. \n\n5. Jack Dempsey - maybe the toughest human that ever lived. Dominated for years. In many ways, the first modern day heavyweight.\n\n6. Jersey Joe Walcott - complete, crafty. A man of the sweet science, especially for a heavyweight. Denied opportunity to fight for the title most of his prime, but was still great enough to to get it done long after most fighters retire.\n\n7. Ezzard Charles - really a light heavyweight, but had so much pure skill. Underrated. Had he been the same fighter with a little more size, no one would have beaten him.\n\n8. Sonny Liston - the most feared fighter ever. Mean, enigmatic in and out of the ring. Seemed invincible until Ali beat him twice. Could knock people out with his jab. Literally.\n\n9. George Foreman - he was really two different fighters. The first incarnation was technically bad, but overcame many shortcomings with sheer power and size - the hardest puncher of all time, Ernie Shavers included. The second, more loveable George Foreman was a better boxer despite his enormous size. Learned to pace himself and developed strong defense. \n\n10. Joe Frazier - great champion, hard puncher. His wars with Ali are legendary. Really, a much more skilled fighter than Foreman. But given the two complete demolitions George inflicted on him, I had to put George ahead.\n\n11. Evander Holyfield - I hate to rely on cliches, but this was a "true warrior". There's no other way to put it. \n\n12. Jack Johnson - a cautious fighter actually. Relied on patience, confident that he was so much better than the opposition. And he was. Not a great puncher, and at 6', smaller than one might think. But the most remarkable athlete I can think of. He didn't just take on and defeat all opponents in some of the most obcenely long fights, he took on the WORLD... and won. \n\n13. Lennox Lewis - much of his mystique will wear off as the years go by. Ducking a rematch with Vitali won't help his reputation, especially if the older Klitschko goes on to dominate the division for a while. But Lennox's place among the greats is secure. A great puncher with a great jab. Suspect chin, but when focused, usually won convincingly. \n\n14. Mike Tyson - say what you want about him. In his early years, he was awesome.  This kid was a true phenom. Until Buster Douglas demonstrated how he could be beaten, Tyson whipped most of his opponents before they even set foot in the ring. Plus he made one of the greatest pre-fight remarks ever: When asked by a reporter what advice he would give an up-coming opponent, Mike replied: "cancel the
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Ali is much faster than him even though he's heavyweight. Plus he could take a beating/punch compared to Liddell who got knocked out  cold early in his career.