The decline in North America is because there has been no talented US heavy weight champ in 15+ years.
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Ali vs. Tyson
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The decline in North America is because there has been no talented US heavy weight champ in 15+ years.
Can really compare the two. Its like comparing jordan to lebron. Different eras.
I think so.
Ali was bigger and was more strategic - had better endurance. Tyson was a power puncher and rarely had to fight beyond a few rounds. Tyson could beat Ali if he connected (he could beat ANYBODY that way) but odds would favor Ali in most cases.
Lebron is bigger and more powerful than Jordan but I think Jordan still reigns supreme as the best basketball player of all time.
Can really compare the two. Its like comparing jordan to lebron. Different eras.
Jordan's better
Ali in a heart beat. He would never let Tyson get in close (because if he did he could get knocked out) He would simply tire Tyson out then stock him like a cat and finish the job. No one could handle the rope-a-dope
I generally agree with you, but there were two Tysons: with Cus, and without Cus. I think with Cus, it would have been pretty damn interesting.
True. As the Italians and Irish moved up the social and economic ladder, they didn't want their sons to get beaten up in the ring. Hence, no Italian and Irish fighters and lack of interest among the Italians and Irish.Race & social class had a lot to do with it.
True. As the Italians and Irish moved up the social and economic ladder, they didn't want their sons to get beaten up in the ring. Hence, no Italian and Irish fighters and lack of interest among the Italians and Irish.
Really? I think they just realised they were no longer good enough! Except for the Irish at least. They kept on going. Irishmen are good fighters and boxers.
