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Quote Originally Posted by Ron Swanson View Post
The myth of Tyson is far far far far far greater than the fighter was. He had amazing physical abilities but not only was he a nutcase while his knowledge of the sport was superb his ring smarts were practically non-existent. He was a robot. They called out numbered combinations and he followed orders.

If he were a welterweight he still would have great physical gifts but he'd be facing technically superior boxers that would expose his limitations mentally.
What fighter beat him in his prime?

Pre buster?
Technically superior?

Mike Tyson's technical abilities were fantastic while he was with the team that understood the number punching system as you pointed out.

His footwork and head movement are among the best ever. His jab could land easily on undefeated 6,5" defending world champions.

Who in the welterweight division or any division can avoid getting hit just with their head movement? Rather than clinching?