I've been watching some early Tyson

**Taeth** · 11-09-2007 05:30 PM

The problem was which a lot of you seem to not be seeing is that Mike Tyson would wait for the oppertune moment on the inside, but and not punch before that occured, So a guy like Holyfield was able to offset him by throwing first. I know Tyson wasn't at his prime in that fight, but because of this flaw he would have had a hard time against a guy like Holyfield at anypoint in his career.

**Mr140** · 11-09-2007 06:11 PM

Holyfeild was older then Tyson and his prime was behind him as well. I would pick Holyfeild over Tyson any day he had a better chin and more balls then Tyson.

**Mr140** · 11-09-2007 06:14 PM

And his will to win was somthing i have never seen before. I think it was stewart that said somthing like Holyfeild was the most vain person he every met. He said Holyfeild had to be the best the best lover,the best fighter, the best body, and even best in the eyes of god that some drive if you ask me.

**Taeth** · 11-10-2007 02:00 AM

... If Tyson fought more like Hatton or Duran on the inside Holyfield would have been counted out.

**bambamdaddio** · 11-10-2007 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by Tasmanian Devil

tyson was removed from his prime early on . mike had about 3 years where he was at his best. during those 3 years he was phenomenal, could have beaten anyone . mike needed discipline . pre king he was something special , once don king got rid of the disciplinarians , tyson went down fast . S*** in a hand basket . unfortunately some people need a baby sitters 24/7 . mike was one of them people .

Ere ere Tas ... perfectly written....not only losing the baysitter but beiing taken under the wing of "The Don" and "King" of the manipulators, hmmmmm, whats his name...

**Spicoli** · 11-10-2007 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by Taeth

... If Tyson fought more like Hatton or Duran on the inside Holyfield would have been counted out.

Sorry dude,No way.Pure pressure face forward Tyson is wreckless Tyson.He would only be on the inside for an instant before Holyfield spun him and countered,Balance was horrible there and If any thing I think Holyfield would have TKO'd Him even earlier.
Its obvious Tyson tried everything available to him, Legal and not legal.Imo,Holyfield had his #.

**Wacko3205** · 11-10-2007 03:29 AM

Taeth : I've been watching some early Tyson...

Wacko : ...& you think that he sucks ass too.

**Ring Rat** · 11-11-2007 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by bambamdaddio

Originally Posted by Tasmanian Devil

tyson was removed from his prime early on . mike had about 3 years where he was at his best. during those 3 years he was phenomenal, could have beaten anyone . mike needed discipline . pre king he was something special , once don king got rid of the disciplinarians , tyson went down fast . S*** in a hand basket . unfortunately some people need a baby sitters 24/7 . mike was one of them people .

Ere ere Tas ... perfectly written....not only losing the baysitter but beiing taken under the wing of "The Don" and "King" of the manipulators, hmmmmm, whats his name...

thank you