Is Tyson Fury the best of all time?

[Gunnihunter]

I just watched the Fury/Whyte fight. Which fighter from the past could beat the Fury of today. It’s all hypothetical of course, but I can’t see any of the great fighters of the past being able to win against Fury, including Ali. Your thoughts…

 

[Tristate]

Anyone who responds to the question "yes" is a racist and will be on a watch list.

 

[tailchasers]

I think he needs a few more big fights under his belt before I'd say much more. He is one tough SOB though and can take as much as he can dish out.

 

[JPickett]

Mike Tyson in his prime was un beatable. That brief period was the best boxer we’ll ever see

 

[mtmuley]

Mike Tyson in his prime was un beatable. That brief period was the best boxer we’ll ever see

Ummmm, no. Tyson wasn't a boxer. He was a brawler. A boxer named Holyfield beat him. Twice. mtmuley

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Mike Tyson used to make grown ass men cry before the bell ever rang!

 

[mtmuley]

Flukes, a bunch of no name bums beat Holyfield, means nothing.

Go watch those Holyfield/Tyson fights. When Tyson knew he was beat, he brawled. Like biting ears. When he was getting schooled, he panicked. mtmuley

 

[Bigfoot 1]

I watched them live. Holyfield was Tyson’s kryptonite like Ali was to George Foreman.

 

[joevegas]

Mike Tyson in his prime was un beatable. That brief period was the best boxer we’ll ever see

Agreed! That's my story and I am sticking 2 it!

 

[notdonhunting]

He still a brawler.

Tyson involved in physical altercation on plane

A spokesperson for Mike Tyson alleged that a passenger on the plane Wednesday "began harassing [Tyson] and threw a water bottle at him while he was in his seat." Two subjects were apprehended and later released, but police declined to ID those involved.

www.espn.com

 

[joevegas]

A-- whooping's are sometimes warranted!

 

[JPickett]

Go watch those Holyfield/Tyson fights. When Tyson knew he was beat, he brawled. Like biting ears. When he was getting schooled, he panicked. mtmuley

That wasn’t Tyson’s prime

 

[mtmuley]

That wasn’t Tyson’s prime

When he met a guy that could box, he got beat. Twice. I know he was a badass. But, when he got threatened, it was over. He got scared and reacted that way. And it wasn't Holyfield's prime either. I remember telling all my buds that were Tyson fans that Holyfield would beat him. They laughed. mtmuley

 

[mtmuley]

That wasn’t Tyson’s prime

How old are you? mtmuley

 

[JB1975]

Late 1980s Mike Tyson would beat anyone, past or present.

 

[JPickett]

Beginning of Tyson’s career was the best boxer you will ever see. After getting beat in Japan and spending 3 years ( I think) in prison he wasn’t the same. You can’t really judge any fighters whole career if your looking for an example of the best ever.

Ali wasn’t at the end of his carrier, Forman, Holyfield you name the fighter. It’s just too brief of a window. Most of these guys should hang it up after there 26 but don’t. Maybe an exception would be mayweather.

Put any fighter in history in front of a 22 year old mike Tyson and they wont be able to take the punch

 

[JPickett]

How old are you? mtmuley

Old enough to have watched his whole career . You?

 

[mtmuley]

Old enough to have watched his whole career . You?

Yep. mtmuley

 

[Muleman1]

Evander Holyfield

 

[Gunnihunter]

Fury is 6’9”with skills. Tyson was under 6 ft. I don’t think he could get close enough to punch up to hit Fury. Don’t see it.

 

[JPickett]

I remember telling all my buds that were Tyson fans that Holyfield would beat him. They laughed. mtmuley

I made that same statement before that fight. Didn’t see the r bite coming though. Holyfield was head butting him…

 

[JPickett]

Fury is 6’9”with skills. Tyson was under 6 ft. I don’t think he could get close enough to punch up to hit Fury. Don’t see it.

I really like Tyson fury. He would still get knocked out by a 22 year old mine Tyson

 

[mtmuley]

I made that same statement before that fight. Didn’t see the r bite coming though. Holyfield was head butting him…

I remember Hagler, Hearns, Sugar Ray, Pacquiao, Norton, Ali of course and others. All those guys were boxers. I don't think Tyson was a great "boxer". mtmuley

 

[JPickett]

The suger ray/Duran no mas fight is still great one to go back and watch today. Don’t know why I thought if that, guess seeing suger ray in your response

 

[JPickett]

I remember Hagler, Hearns, Sugar Ray, Pacquiao, Norton, Ali of course and others. All those guys were boxers. I don't think Tyson was a great "boxer". mtmuley

Technically speaking (sweet science) no, you’re correct. The guy was a force of nature and when you stepped in the ring with him it didn’t matter how scientific you wanted to get. His famous statement “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” came into play real quick

 

[notdonhunting]

Beginning of Tyson’s career was the best boxer you will ever see. After getting beat in Japan and spending 3 years ( I think) in prison he wasn’t the same. You can’t really judge any fighters whole career if your looking for an example of the best ever.

Ali wasn’t at the end of his carrier, Forman, Holyfield you name the fighter. It’s just too brief of a window. Most of these guys should hang it up after there 26 but don’t. Maybe an exception would be mayweather.

Put any fighter in history in front of a 22 year old mike Tyson and they wont be able to take the punch

Holyfield weight was a natural cruiserweight
He had retired from boxing from a heart problem and was passed his prime.
NO EXCUSES

 

[mtmuley]

Technically speaking (sweet science) no, you’re correct. The guy was a force of nature and when you stepped in the ring with him it didn’t matter how scientific you wanted to get. His famous statement “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” came into play real quick

But, when the punch in the face didn't work, he got beat. He was not a great boxer. mtmuley

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Fury is 6’9”with skills. Tyson was under 6 ft. I don’t think he could get close enough to punch up to hit Fury. Don’t see it.

EVERYBODY was bigger than Tyson!

 

[Bigfoot 1]

I remember Hagler, Hearns, Sugar Ray, Pacquiao, Norton, Ali of course and others. All those guys were boxers. I don't think Tyson was a great "boxer". mtmuley

Tyson was a great boxer thanks to Cus D’Amato. Just look at the way Tyson always kept his hands up protecting his head and the way he countered. Great boxer!

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Buster Douglas was a fluke and the beginning to the end of the Tyson era. Tyson was up all night drinking and doing Japanese hookers before that fight. He was in no condition to fight anybody.

 

[JPickett]

Holyfield weight was a natural cruiserweight
He had retired from boxing from a heart problem and was passed his prime.
NO EXCUSES

Nope. No excuses? I’ve clarified a few times here what I believe was the best example of “best ever” and never said it was the Tyson/Holyfield era of his career. Take a breath bud

 

[Bigfoot 1]

The suger ray/Duran no mas fight is still great one to go back and watch today. Don’t know why I thought if that, guess seeing suger ray in your response

Hagler, Hearns we’re classics.

 

[Bigfoot 1]

John Wayne’s nephew Tommy Morrison is underrated but go back over his career and you might change your mind.

 

[JPickett]

But, when the punch in the face didn't work, he got beat. He was not a great boxer. mtmuley

I guess it comes down to the definition of “best ever” to me it’s any fighter at his absolute best in a ring with the same ( of course these are all hypothetical) and in that case I firmly believe no one walks out of a ring with mine Tyson

 

[elkassassin]

Ya!

And If You Want Your Ear Chewed off..............!

 

[JB1975]

Sugar Ray Robinson is great to read about and watch some old videos. He was amazing and fought everyone of his day and fought all the time.

 

[ReinerDude]

Tyson was a bulldog but Holyfield was the man! Finesse vs brawler. Holyfield’s son was a good running back at UGA a few years back.

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

I am a huge boxing fan, even boxed a little myself. Tyson Fury is the best ever IMO. Too skilled , too big, too tough, can take a punch and has turned into a knock out artist himself. I don't think Mike Tyson would stand a chance. He was not the same fighter after prison for sure, but still Fury would destroy him, I don't think it would even be close. It would be like when Mike Tyson fought Lennox Lewis (who was also way bigger than him), but more of a whoopin. I actually like Mike Tyson, but he would lose. Some one said Fury needs a few more tough fights. I would love to see him fight Joshua and Usyk, then retire.

 

[Jerry]

Tyson was a great boxer thanks to Cus D’Amato. Just look at the way Tyson always kept his hands up protecting his head and the way he countered. Great boxer!

I am a huge boxing fan, even boxed a little myself. Tyson Fury is the best ever IMO. Too skilled , too big, too tough, can take a punch and has turned into a knock out artist himself. I don't think Mike Tyson would stand a chance. He was not the same fighter after prison for sure, but still Fury would destroy him, I don't think it would even be close. It would be like when Mike Tyson fought Lennox Lewis (who was also way bigger than him), but more of a whoopin. I actually like Mike Tyson, but he would lose. Some one said Fury needs a few more tough fights. I would love to see him fight Joshua and Usyk, then retire.

 

[budweiser]

OMG! Ali. Hands down. pc

 

[coloradoman]

Tyson would have destroyed Ali!
I’ve never seen Fury fight.

 

[JPickett]

Tyson would have destroyed Ali!
I’ve never seen Fury fight.

Ali’s the only athlete I’ve ever seen where everyone thinks he’s the greatest because that’s what the guy called himself. Good marketing, but still dishonest

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Cassius Clay was a great draft dodger.

 

[tailchasers]

I am hearing some similarities here. Lol

 

[yoteduster]

It would be fun to watch Lenox Lewis in his prime fight fury and Larry Holmes in his prime would be a good match up and going way back Joe Frazier at his best would probably give fury something to think about...

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Sony Liston, threw that Cassius Clay fight.

 

[Iddogguy]

Tyson was a BadAss for sure. He was a handful for anyone during his prime!

Tommy The Hitman Hearns was my favorite. He was ripped off in the two Sugar Ray loses! There was some iffy scoring on some fights in that era.

 

[Gator]

15 round fights was easy, look back in the Days of Eel they had 30 rounds and up.

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Tyson was a BadAss for sure. He was a handful for anyone during his prime!

Tommy The Hitman Hearns was my favorite. He was ripped off in the two Sugar Ray loses! There was some iffy scoring on some fights in that era.

Agree about Hearns. You knew Don King was lurking in the shadows somewhere…

 

[Tristate]

Agree about Hearns. You knew Don King was lurking in the shadows somewhere…

Don King ruined boxing for many. People finally figured out they weren't watching championship level boxing anymore. They were watching who the Don wanted them to watch and what he felt made him the best business margin. And when the margin wasn't enough it would often look as if rigging the matches wasn't enough and they just started flat out rigging fights.

At the same time the dynamics of the fights became less and less "unknown". Fights were becoming more and more predictable with fewer dramatic endings. Trainers and managers were all looking for maximum reach with a good jab strategy and that was about it. Matches became so predictable that they should have changed the sport's name from Boxing to Jabbing.

A combination of quality mismanagement, boredom, and predictability, lead to mixed martial arts rising.

 

[wetmule]

Best round ever!

 

[eelgrass]

You kids haven't even mentioned Rocky Marciano. I haven't heard of Fury so I can't comment. Mike Tyson had hate in his heart and destroyed them all in his prime. He was a boxer in his own unique style. Somewhat like Marciano, he used leverage to put power behind his punches.

 

[joevegas]

You kids haven't even mentioned Rocky Marciano. I haven't heard of Fury so I can't comment. Mike Tyson had hate in his heart and destroyed them all in his prime. He was a boxer in his own unique style. Somewhat like Marciano, he used leverage to put power behind his punches.

Watch the video Tailchasers posted. It will explain where Marciano fits in.

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Don King ruined boxing for many. People finally figured out they weren't watching championship level boxing anymore. They were watching who the Don wanted them to watch and what he felt made him the best business margin. And when the margin wasn't enough it would often look as if rigging the matches wasn't enough and they just started flat out rigging fights.

At the same time the dynamics of the fights became less and less "unknown". Fights were becoming more and more predictable with fewer dramatic endings. Trainers and managers were all looking for maximum reach with a good jab strategy and that was about it. Matches became so predictable that they should have changed the sport's name from Boxing to Jabbing.

A combination of quality mismanagement, boredom, and predictability, lead to mixed martial arts rising.

Agreed, good post.

 

[notdonhunting]

You kids haven't even mentioned Rocky Marciano. I haven't heard of Fury so I can't comment. Mike Tyson had hate in his heart and destroyed them all in his prime. He was a boxer in his own unique style. Somewhat like Marciano, he used leverage to put power behind his punches.

I liked ROCKY
ROCKY 2 wad better than ROCKY 1.

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Best round ever!

You may be right.

Best fight round ever belongs to Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama, Google it, guaranteed you won’t be disappointed.

 

[mtmuley]

I just don't think Tyson was a great boxer. Not in the pure sense of the sport. Tough? Yep. Badass? Yep. A great boxer? Not really. Just my opinion. mtmuley

 

[Bigfoot 1]

 

[hossblur]

Easy to sit back now and say Tyson wasn't......

Dudes basically Budda anymore, and I'm glad he found peace and a life.

But fighting ain't about points. If it goes to the scorecard, it becomes political.

No one, has been feared like Tyson. Without a doubt, the scariest MF that has lived, until, Don King.

Prime Tyson with that speed, head movement and power, frightening.

We we in Vegas the first fight he had after prison(white dude).

The $$$ and celebrity that was coming through the airport, was nuts.

Pre prison, Tyson is the greatest ever

 

[eelgrass]

Mike Tyson is always great in an interview. 2:48

 

[JB1975]

I just don't think Tyson was a great boxer. Not in the pure sense of the sport. Tough? Yep. Badass? Yep. A great boxer? Not really. Just my opinion. mtmuley

Neither is Fury. Probably the best “boxer” ever was Mayweather. Could not be hit. His defense was his offense. Was he the best fighter ever? Not in my opinion.
But the title of the thread says nothing about being the best boxer. The original question said of all the great fighters, not boxers. That would encompass boxing and brawling in my opinion.

 

[wetmule]

You may be right.

Best fight round ever belongs to Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro Takayama, Google it, guaranteed you won’t be disappointed.

Brutal round for sure but apples vs oranges

 

[Bigfoot 1]

Brutal round for sure but apples vs oranges

Yes sir, I stated such..

 

[mtmuley]

Neither is Fury. Probably the best “boxer” ever was Mayweather. Could not be hit. His defense was his offense. Was he the best fighter ever? Not in my opinion.
But the title of the thread says nothing about being the best boxer. The original question said of all the great fighters, not boxers. That would encompass boxing and brawling in my opinion.

We will never know who was the "best". mtmuley

 

[eelgrass]

We will never know who was the "best". mtmuley

Very true. I always wanted to see Ali do the rope a dope with Rocky Marciano though.

 

[Iddogguy]

Very true. I always wanted to see Ali do the rope a dope with Rocky Marciano though.

Very true. I always wanted to see Ali do the rope a dope with Rocky Marciano though.

I always wanted to see Ali rope-a-dope, and anyone knock the piss out of him. Same with Fran Tarkington when he scrambled, smash that B—-turd in the dirt!!!!!!

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

Neither is Fury. Probably the best “boxer” ever was Mayweather. Could not be hit. His defense was his offense. Was he the best fighter ever? Not in my opinion.
But the title of the thread says nothing about being the best boxer. The original question said of all the great fighters, not boxers. That would encompass boxing and brawling in my opinion.

Fury is absolutely a great boxer. His skill is unbelievable. Add to it, that he is a giant, can take a punch and is powerful. Unbeatable unless someone lands a lucky shot, even then recovers very quick and can be back up and win the fight. He never gets tired either, incredible stamina.

 

[ICMDEER]

I'm a little surprised no one has mentioned Joe Louis. He used to be regarded as the greatest of all time until Ali said it so many times people started to believe he was the greatest.

We also used to get to watch a lot more fights. But at $70 to see Fury, it's not gonna happen in my house right now.

 

[Elk_Nuts]

Best round ever!

Nah,
This is the best round ever.

 

[Elk_Nuts]

Best pure Boxer of all time in my opinion is Mayweather. I've been watching Boxing for over 45 years and boxed myself in Highschool and College. Not that, that means much. But the guy can't be hit and has only come close to losing 1 fight. Hell, he has only lost a hand full of rounds for that matter.

 

[elkassassin]

Just Wait Till 5 Minutes after the Fight & Somebody Will YouTube it!

I'm a little surprised no one has mentioned Joe Louis. He used to be regarded as the greatest of all time until Ali said it so many times people started to believe he was the greatest.

We also used to get to watch a lot more fights. But at $70 to see Fury, it's not gonna happen in my house right now.

 

[Snoopdogg]

When Tyson was trained by Kevin Rooney and still promoted by Cayton/Jacobs, he was a monster I wouldn't bet against. Once Don King entered the picture, the great downfall began.

 

[Bluehair]

Hey cool, a snoopdogg sighting. Stick around.

When Tyson was trained by Kevin Rooney and still promoted by Cayton/Jacobs, he was a monster I wouldn't bet against. Once Don King entered the picture, the great downfall began.