And to the anti-Tyson brigade... Back in the late 80s, when Mike was at his best, people like Holyfield did what the majority of fighters with a chance did in that era: Punk out and wait until his form came down.
Holyfield knew better than to get in the ring with Mike back in the late 80s. And he didn't.
The fuck you talking about? Holyfield wanted that fight from the get go. Tyson fucked up that whole ordeal.
In fact, the first time they fought Tyson was a significant favorite and practically everyone thought he was gonna kayo Holyfield so that throws your little theory out the window as well.
Holyfield was fighting until he was damn near 50 years old. You don't fight til your 50 because you're some chickenshit.
Duran, Foreman, Hopkins, Holyfield. All those guys fought until they were damn near 50. Which one of thoses guys "knew better than get into the ring" with tough competition?
