Would a prime Tyson dominate the Heavyweight Division Today?

[Whiskey]

 I don't keep track of the heavyweight division so no idea

Would Tyson be too small now to dominate or are they all a bunch of tomato cans?

[Borracho]

Tyson was a beast.

[Ronnie Rep]

Absofuckenlutely! The heavyweight division is a joke!

[Kwon_2]

Prime-Tyson could take anyone!

[BB]

Tyson would of dominated most, but the Klitschko's would've gave him trouble. I still think a prime D'amato era Tyson would win, but it would be tough. Tyson had a bit of trouble with tall fighters, and didn't fight many tall good fighters in their prime.

[Rhino]

Tyson would of dominated most, but the Klitschko's would've gave him trouble. I still think a prime D'amato era Tyson would win, but it would be tough. Tyson had a bit of trouble with tall fighters, and didn't fight many tall good fighters in their prime.

all the distractions in todays world must have an effect or take it's toll. It's not like Tyson or Ali had to worry about checking facebook. They must have been more focused back then.

[JediTerminator]

all the distractions in todays world must have an effect or take it's toll. It's not like Tyson or Ali had to worry about checking facebook. They must have been more focused back then.

Famous people do their own social media? Most have their PR do it and it revolves and selling products

[Mr Nobody]

Yes.

[ob205]

with Cus D'amato, probably, without NO CHANCE.  Boxing kind of sucks today and much of the wind has been taken out by MMA.  The only fight people would really want to see is Mayweather vs. Pac and that's not going to happen.

[JediTerminator]

with Cus D'amato, probably, without NO CHANCE.  Boxing kind of sucks today and much of the wind has been taken out by MMA.  The only fight people would really want to see is Mayweather vs. Pac and that's not going to happen.

the Mexicans/Ricans invaded boxing with their jab/clinch style. boring as fuck

[nasht5]

prime tyson with cus' would destroy todays heavyweight division. The K brothers are tall and do have good jabs but are to S L O W, tyson would/could get inside of their reach advantage and throw combinations that would destroy them within 3rounds.

but we are talking about prime tyson, the tyson who threw 2-3 punch combo's, not the 1 punch looking for a knockout tyson after cus.

[Nails]

a PRIME tyson would dominate any era of boxing

[Archer77]

No, he wouldn't.  To short.  His career would follow a similar track.  His fighting style can't be prolonged for long.  Tall fighters would keep him at bay with the jab or smother him until he tired which won't take long

[ukjeff]

No, he wouldn't.  To short.  His career would follow a similar track.  His fighting style can't be prolonged for long.  Tall fighters would keep him at bay with the jab or smother him until he tired which won't take long

Douglas caught him unprepared.
Holyfield got inside his head and he was frightened of Holyfield.
Holyfield said "Tyson has never been in a fight", he always had the advantage of having people who were scared of him in the ring.
After Holyfield he was finished.

[whitewidow]

what heavyweight division? I would say Yes. Tysons problem was he didn't train hard enough and under-estimated alot of opponents. If the guy was the least bit sane he would of ran the heavyweight division for much longer then he did.

[HockeyFightFan]

Tyson would of dominated most, but the Klitschko's would've gave him trouble. I still think a prime D'amato era Tyson would win, but it would be tough. Tyson had a bit of trouble with tall fighters, and didn't fight many tall good fighters in their prime.

You're crazy if you think the young, hungry, angry, Mike Tyson would have had any trouble at all with the Klitschko brothers. One body shot and either of those two Russians would fold like a cheap tent.

[BDsauce]

He'd still have problems with the Klits bros. Wlad would tie him up on the inside, and he's much better than Mitch Green and Tony Tucker. Vitali not easy to deal with either...good chin, power and big as well.

[Chadwick The Beta]

Tyson must have been super tough.  I never got past The Bald Bull.   

[arce1988]

beast

[DanielPaul]

a PRIME tyson would dominate any era of boxing

I agree he's easily a top three in greatest heavyweights of all time, his aggression alone stands unmatched by any athlete much less boxer.  Have always been a big fan of Tyson

[the Algebra Wizard]

yes

[mesmorph78]

Douglas caught him unprepared.
Holyfield got inside his head and he was frightened of Holyfield.
Holyfield said "Tyson has never been in a fight", he always had the advantage of having people who were scared of him in the ring.
After Holyfield he was finished.

dont agree
first fight holifield won
second fight
tyson was wining... holyfield kept headbutting him..... the referee wouldnt step in...
tyson snapped

remember what holifiled did to rahman

[Tony Doherty]

I agree he's easily a top three in greatest heavyweights of all time, his aggression alone stands unmatched by any athlete much less boxer.  Have always been a big fan of Tyson

I agree, more untapped and controlled agression than anyone. "Prime" Tyson could take any of today's guys. He would bust up their bodies and ribs like no one else.

[whitewidow]

Tyson was built almost like a bodybuilder. Todays heavyweights are pretty fat looking.

[GraniteCityDon]

a PRIME tyson would dominate any era of boxing

This. People dont realise just how good he was at his absolute best, there hasnt been another like him. Forget his size compared to the freaks like the K's, Fury (the only time ill mention them in the same sentence) etc. Tyson IMO is the best fighter ill ever see in a ring, he always managed to get inside and destroy people and i dont see anyone being able to handle him at his peak.