Tyson at welterweight.

[mikeeod]

2 more points.
1) Lennox cleaned out the division completely and beat Evander and Vitali, both of whom were better than anyone Tyson beat (thought Evander won the rematch with Lewis though). He also destroyed Ruddock (who Tyson struggled with), Morrison, Michael Grant, Golota, Shannon Briggs and Rahman (rematch). He won a war vs Mercer, who when in shape like he was for this fight was better than most of Tyson's opponents.
2) pretty sure Hop defended all three belts more than 6 times. I hate doing this because I'm a fan of Mikes, but if u look at his record he doesn't have that many great wins or great competition. He just doesn't.

[ross]

2 more points.
1) Lennox cleaned out the division completely and beat Evander and Vitali, both of whom were better than anyone Tyson beat (thought Evander won the rematch with Lewis though). He also destroyed Ruddock (who Tyson struggled with), Morrison, Michael Grant, Golota, Shannon Briggs and Rahman (rematch). He won a war vs Mercer, who when in shape like he was for this fight was better than most of Tyson's opponents.
2) pretty sure Hop defended all three belts more than 6 times. I hate doing this because I'm a fan of Mikes, but if u look at his record he doesn't have that many great wins or great competition. He just doesn't.

Hopkins matched the 6 but lost to Taylor in the 7th!

[Master]

Also Tyson did struggle with Rudduck but Mike was not the same fighter, Mike was throwing single shots and no head movement. One of his worst performances but showed how great his chin was and it was an exciting fight.

Lewis beat the left overs of Razor.

[mikeeod]

Also Tyson did struggle with Rudduck but Mike was not the same fighter, Mike was throwing single shots and no head movement. One of his worst performances but showed how great his chin was and it was an exciting fight.

Lewis beat the left overs of Razor.

Would agree, but again, looking at styles, Lewis punched from a different angle and would likely have destroyed any version of Ruddock the same way. Razor was a one armed counter puncher who had a great chin but shaky stamina and technique. If I remember correctly Ruddock was a tennis player for most of his young life and came to boxing late.

[Master]

Also Tyson did struggle with Rudduck but Mike was not the same fighter, Mike was throwing single shots and no head movement. One of his worst performances but showed how great his chin was and it was an exciting fight.

Lewis beat the left overs of Razor.

Would agree, but again, looking at styles, Lewis punched from a different angle and would likely have destroyed any version of Ruddock the same way. Razor was a one armed counter puncher who had a great chin but shaky stamina and technique. If I remember correctly Ruddock was a tennis player for most of his young life and came to boxing late.

Yes you may be right. Tyson did bust him up bad though.

[ross]

2 more points.
1) Lennox cleaned out the division completely and beat Evander and Vitali, both of whom were better than anyone Tyson beat (thought Evander won the rematch with Lewis though). He also destroyed Ruddock (who Tyson struggled with), Morrison, Michael Grant, Golota, Shannon Briggs and Rahman (rematch). He won a war vs Mercer, who when in shape like he was for this fight was better than most of Tyson's opponents.
2) pretty sure Hop defended all three belts more than 6 times. I hate doing this because I'm a fan of Mikes, but if u look at his record he doesn't have that many great wins or great competition. He just doesn't.

Lennox should have lost to Mercer. The same Mercer Holmes beat 6 years after getting wiped out by Tyson.....

Mercer was better than most of Tysons opponents? One of his easiest wins gave Mercer his first loss!!!

Ruddock was softened by Tyson.