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Did you watch him during his prime... the only thing that held him back from taking away Ali's crown was his mind. He more phyiscal gifts than any other fighter barring RJJ. Tyson had a good style not the best for him IMO, but he used it more efficiently than any other fighter ever has... Had he not broken down mentally so much he might still be champion defending his zillionth title because he definitely still has the physical assets.
the mental aspect is of primary importance to boxing, just look at Bernard Hopkins who didn't have the physical gifts of an elite fighter but because he always stayed in shape, and always had a single minded devotion to the game became a great. Tyson's career is based on unfulfilled potential

Spopt on mate!
Have a CC.

Tyson had the potental but lacked the balls!
lacked the balls?! i reckon it would take a rather large set to step in the ring opposite any Heavyweight Champ at only 20 years old, let alone become the Undisputed Champion. How is the weather in lala land today?


Ha Ha, Spot on, CC.
Lacked Balls Another comment that defies belief...
It takes Balls to even set foot in the ring to begin with!!!

The bottom line is, Mike Tyson continued to fight when he himself knew that he was no longer the force he once was, and he could no longer do what he once did, yet, he still 'HAD THE BALLS' to get into the ring with Lennox Lewis and show tremendous courage.
Lewis was only really interested in fighting Tyson for many years as he believed that fighting him would cement his legacy as a great heavyweight. The fact that Tyson was far past his prime didn't seem to matter...

Tyson is not over rated...
And Tyson is an all time great, and i'm leaving it at that!