Fury v Wilder - Staples Center, Los Angeles 1/12/18

[TitoFan]

Mike Tyson on Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury fight:

"Although Wilder's punch is strong, nothing can compare to the mental strength Fury has shown both in and out of the ring. It'll be a close call, but I think Fury's got a true fighting chance."

Mental strength out of the ring? I guess Mike's definition of mental strength is different than mine.

You probably have not had the kind of life Mike Tyson has had. The man has mental strength. A weaker person would be dead already with the kind of childhood Tyson had, but Tyson has made a life outside of boxing, grew as a person, has his faculties, and faced his demons. He has mental strength. I think he has turned out just fine all things considered.

I must admit that I am getting uneasy about this fight. If Fury can frustrate and spoil as I am sure he will then this could get awkward for Wilder. Then again if Wilder is going to use his athleticism and unleash from unusual angles it is Fury in trouble. It's a great match up and I do not mind the under card either. It has some names looking to stay busy and fair enough I say.

You misunderstood. Not talking about Mike.

"....nothing can compare to the mental strength Fury has shown both in and out of the ring...."



Mike was referring to Fury. Fury has shown little mental strength outside the ring. Anyone who implodes like Fury did after winning the heavyweight world championship has little mental strength IMO.

Fair do's.

IMO anybody able to work their way up to Heavyweight Champion of the world has mental strength though and that comes outside the ring and working at it for 20 years. The in ring time is only a small part of what we see. Sure he went off the rails, but hey, he has worked through it and even if he gets flattened he went in there and faced the man. He is going in there against an undefeated champion this weekend on the back of 2 exhibitions and a 3 year lay off. Does that not take a certain degree of fortitude? If he had little mental strength he would be nowhere near a boxing ring. I think he has mental strength in abundance. I also think he has a soft spot for the good life that took over. But few work their way into the position Fury has and I am not even all that big a fan. He has a fortitude that many do not have. We are talking about a world where few really live their dreams and Tyson Fury this weekend is living it. How is that not a sign of character and strength?

It's all in how you view it. I prefer the person who doesn't crash and burn in the first place. You work your way up from nothing... sure you make some mistakes along the way. But you don't piss off what you've achieved, because you never know if you'll ever get there again. THAT..... IMO, is mental fortitude. The huge peaks and valleys are a sign of mental instability, IMO. But credit to Fury for facing the man without too much hassle, unlike what AJ did/didn't do. That alone is worth something. Still... I'll believe it when the bell sounds for Round 1.