I think some people are confusing natural athleticism with boxing ability?

Tyson was a true monster, but he wasn't a natural athlete ..... he was a fat kid, short arms and legs and not too much natural rythmn. Great hand/eye cordination and very well trained at the start of his career.

I think Ali was a better athlete - he had poor technique, no big punch but he was blessed with an abundance of natural gifts. Lennox Lewis' athleticism allowed him to overcome many of his faults ..... same with Roy Jones, once he deteriorated physically, he didnt have much left.

We've got really short memories ...... Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries were fabulous athletes. To get into their physical condition, to get to their size strength and also to read about their statistics (Jeffries was a 60 yard dash champion) shows how naturally gifted they were in an era when training/diet/conditionaing were almost unheard of.

Dont forget that natural athleticism wont always make you a good fighter, there are some wonderful physical specimens who end up being rubbish fighters as well.