Mike Tyson: ‘Iron Mike’ is arguably one of boxing’s biggest stars. The former heavyweight world champion not only conquered the sport but also cemented himself as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet.’ Despite this, Tyson was not perfect. So here are five current heavyweights who we think could’ve beat a prime Mike Tyson. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
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Tyson lost six fights in his career and all six defeats came against fighters with vastly different styles. And the current heavyweight division is one of the best in the sport. So while this may be a very unrealistic comparison, it could be very interesting.
5 Current Heavyweight Boxers Who Could Possibly Beat a Prime Mike Tyson
Five heavyweights Who could beat prime Mike Tyson
5. Dillian Whyte: While it’s not the greatest start to our list, we have an explanation. All the opponents that beat Tyson in his prime did not fear him. And Dillian Whyte is the kind of boxer who does not fear anyone. So although he is not the most technical fighter, Whyte’s fearlessness could have helped him beat a prime Tyson.
4. Anthony Joshua: Another heavyweight with an outside chance of beating a prime Mike Tyson is Anthony Joshua. Although he has struggled in his last few fights, Joshua has struggled against fighters who are very technical. However, Tyson, although a great technician, relied on his power-punching ability. And while ‘AJ’ does not have the same power, he enjoys a slugfest.
3. Deontay Wilder: Arguably the only man in boxing who could match prime Mike Tyson’s power is Deontay Wilder. The American has made a reputation for knocking out fighters from any situation. In addition, Wilder is taller and has a farther reach than Tyson. Therefore, a potential match-up between a prime Deontay Wilder and prime Tyson would be fascinating.
2. Oleksandr Usyk: Usyk is one of the best technicians in modern boxing. The current unified heavyweight champion of the world is fast, agile, and has an incredible defense. Therefore, with his skill set, he would definitely cause prime ‘Iron Mike’ a lot of problems.
1. Tyson Fury: Current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury got his name after Mike Tyson. And we believe he is the most likely to beat a prime ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson. Fury moves like a middleweight, punches like a heavyweight, and is much taller than Tyson. Therefore, the unique combination that Fury presents would have the best chance of beating a prime Tyson.
So there you have it. These are 5 heavyweight boxers who have the best chance of beating a prime Tyson. Which heavyweight fighter do you think could beat a prime Mike Tyson?
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