Prime Mike Tyson VS Prime Vitali Klitschko...Winner?

[The Promoter]

Vitali's height and especially his jab would have created big problems for Iron Mike. Early Vitali didn't know how to grab/hold which would have been a problem if Tyson could close the distance, later Vitali has seemed to figure it out. I don't see Vitali committing to the KO so I see him fighting a controlled fight jabbing, moving and tying Mike up when in close...I believe it's Vitali by decision.

Vitali is far too slow for that strategy.

I'd argue that he's not as slow as you think with an excellent chin, he's also far taller than anyone Mike Tyson ever beat....Styles make fights and this is not a good match up for Iron Mike (coming from a Tyson fan)

Tyson fought Biggs, Tucker who were similar height with little trouble.

Well first off, the 6'5" Biggs was on Crack when he fought Tyson and never had the punching power to give Tyson any concern, so this is not a realistic comparison. The 6'5" Tucker was a good heavyweight that gave Tyson a very competitive fight only losing by 3 rounds on the cards. Tucker's greatest victory was over Buster Douglas and he really never beat any top tier fighter. Tucker was hardly in VK's class and actually the Tucker fight is a great argument for a VK victory over Tyson ..... With another 2 1/2 inches and far more punching power than Tucker, I'm beginning to believe Vitali knocks Mike out....

[Master]

Vitali is far too slow and ponderous for Tyson, Vitali had a great chin but that would mean a bigger beating.

[jon09]

Tyson's biggest advantage was his intimidation and I do not think Vitali would have bought into it. Vitali has a good arsenal of punches, great chin and keeps his composure in the ring. He would have given Tyson all kinds of problems and probably would have knocked him out in the mid to late rounds.

[RohanKnight]

Well first off, the 6'5" Biggs was on Crack when he fought Tyson and never had the punching power to give Tyson any concern, so this is not a realistic comparison. The 6'5" Tucker was a good heavyweight that gave Tyson a very competitive fight only losing by 3 rounds on the cards. Tucker's greatest victory was over Buster Douglas and he really never beat any top tier fighter. Tucker was hardly in VK's class and actually the Tucker fight is a great argument for a VK victory over Tyson ..... With another 2 1/2 inches and far more punching power than Tucker, I'm beginning to believe Vitali knocks Mike out....

are you kidding me? Tucker was a very decent speed fighter. SO many wins until he finally got beat and lost his way, and he only fought poorly against Tyson because he had broken his hand during the fight.

Tucker was one of the boxers who had the skill to take out Tyson. Tucker would be way too ahead of the plodding Vitali.