1973 George Foreman vs 1986 Mike Tyson

[El Kabong]

The comparisons of Tyson and Frazier are because of the tactics used by Foreman to push himself out of danger and push Joe into the ropes where Foreman could trap him. Also Joe Frazier was the undefeated, undisputed heavyweight champion of the world at the time who just beat Ali and George hammered the hell out of him. Frazier was about the same size as Tyson as well 6'0 214 vs Tyson's 5'10 218 (vs Spinks). George had slow-ish hands...people act like his punches were thrown at a glacial pace, NO his punches always had power on them but they weren't slower than the average heavyweights' punches. Tyson had fast hands? Yeah sure, his speed was part of his power...it was that kind of Shane Mosley power. The power knocks you for a loop only after the speed has caught you completely off guard. People make a big deal about Tyson's chin, but shit George's chin was pretty fucking solid as well...only KO'd 1 time, 1 time!!!

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Joe Fraizer was a one armed, one eyed fighter with a big heart and very very good power.

Very different to Tyson.

I keep going round in circles very tough one to call.

[holmcall]

Based on styles, prime Tyson beats first version of Foreman. But Foreman number two takes out the bully boy.

[Master]

A Tucker and Green uppercut and Bonecrusher right hand is all you got and the only reason they are mentioned was because Tyson was rarely caught because he had a great defence and was hard to hit clean. Tyson took those punches and came back immediately. Tyson took the bombs of Ruddock.

Frazier was really finished at the top level after the brutal war with Ali and was stylistically perfect for George to beat. Tyson was faster and more elusive and yes he was finished by 24 years age.

Also Tyson could not be intimidated then he was too good to worry about mind games. Tyson KO 2 rounds ala Berbick.

[brocktonblockbust]

A Tucker and Green uppercut and Bonecrusher right hand is all you got and the only reason they are mentioned was because Tyson was rarely caught because he had a great defence and was hard to hit clean. Tyson took those punches and came back immediately. Tyson took the bombs of Ruddock.

Frazier was really finished at the top level after the brutal war with Ali and was stylistically perfect for George to beat. Tyson was faster and more elusive and yes he was finished by 24 years age.

Also Tyson could not be intimidated then he was too good to worry about mind games. Tyson KO 2 rounds ala Berbick.

oh now Master dont you tell me you see Big George twirling around the ring rolling and rolling the way Berbick did

[Master]

A Tucker and Green uppercut and Bonecrusher right hand is all you got and the only reason they are mentioned was because Tyson was rarely caught because he had a great defence and was hard to hit clean. Tyson took those punches and came back immediately. Tyson took the bombs of Ruddock.

Frazier was really finished at the top level after the brutal war with Ali and was stylistically perfect for George to beat. Tyson was faster and more elusive and yes he was finished by 24 years age.

Also Tyson could not be intimidated then he was too good to worry about mind games. Tyson KO 2 rounds ala Berbick.

oh now Master dont you tell me you see Big George twirling around the ring rolling and rolling the way Berbick did

No but you never know.

[brocktonblockbust]

A Tucker and Green uppercut and Bonecrusher right hand is all you got and the only reason they are mentioned was because Tyson was rarely caught because he had a great defence and was hard to hit clean. Tyson took those punches and came back immediately. Tyson took the bombs of Ruddock.

Frazier was really finished at the top level after the brutal war with Ali and was stylistically perfect for George to beat. Tyson was faster and more elusive and yes he was finished by 24 years age.

Also Tyson could not be intimidated then he was too good to worry about mind games. Tyson KO 2 rounds ala Berbick.

oh now Master dont you tell me you see Big George twirling around the ring rolling and rolling the way Berbick did

No but you never know.

anything can happen