Is the Heavyweight Division Finally Heating Up Again?

[Master]

I think Mike Tyson is very exciting and could become the next big thing in boxing.

[TitoFan]

Huh?

Also, why was this moved to Off Topic?

[Master]

Huh?

Also, why was this moved to Off Topic?

I think it started here and was not moved.

What do you think of Larry Holmes, I know you think he is mouthy but can he beat Rocky Marciano record 49 undefeated wins?

[TitoFan]

Huh?

Also, why was this moved to Off Topic?

I think it started here and was not moved.

What do you think of Larry Holmes, I know you think he is mouthy but can he beat Rocky Marciano record 49 undefeated wins?

You mean could he have beaten Marciano's record?

Well... fact of the matter is he got to 48, then lost to Michael Spinks. Then he lost to Spinks again... then got obliterated by Mike Tyson (one of my favorite fights).

Nah... I don't like the guy. But I give him his dues. He was one of the greats.

[shafqatm]

I think Mike Tyson is very exciting and could become the next big thing in boxing.

Mike Tyson was the big thing in boxing — one of the most dominant heavyweights in history. If you mean a new up-and-coming fighter reminds you of Tyson, I’d love to know who you’re talking about. But Tyson himself made his debut in the '80s and became undisputed champ by '87. Definitely not the “next” big thing — he was the thing.

[Syntax Error]

Is the date stamp on this thread correct?

It feels like it could have been written about 5 or 6 years ago.

If it is, then the division might heat up if Usyk is allowed to start having fights against other guys he hasn't beaten once, sometimes twice already.

Parker deserves a shot and Kabayel would be the most intriguing opponent for Usyk right now.

[Master]

I think Mike Tyson is very exciting and could become the next big thing in boxing.

Mike Tyson was the big thing in boxing — one of the most dominant heavyweights in history. If you mean a new up-and-coming fighter reminds you of Tyson, I’d love to know who you’re talking about. But Tyson himself made his debut in the '80s and became undisputed champ by '87. Definitely not the “next” big thing — he was the thing.

When I wrote Mike Tyson, I meant David Tua.

[Spicoli]

I think Mike Tyson is very exciting and could become the next big thing in boxing.

Mike Tyson was the big thing in boxing — one of the most dominant heavyweights in history. If you mean a new up-and-coming fighter reminds you of Tyson, I’d love to know who you’re talking about. But Tyson himself made his debut in the '80s and became undisputed champ by '87. Definitely not the “next” big thing — he was the thing.

When I wrote Mike Tyson, I meant David Tua.

Don't forget David Haye. Woe is the fan who overlooks his promise. The future is bright no doubt

[TIC]

yes now that ike ibeabuchi is ready to resume his career the division the division is finally heating up. ike v wladimir will be huge in twenty thirty

[TIC]

yes the division is on fire

[Master]

That is truly terrible.

If someone told me 20 years from now Fat Baby Miller would face Audley Harrison in a PPV £1000 I would laugh in their face. This is the equivalent.