Boxer vs Martial artist. Who would win in a fight between Lee and Tyson? A standard MMA octagon, no gloves, no rounds just pure fighting. Tyson would have the size advantage, he weighed in between 215-220 pounds in his prime and was 5'11 compared to lee who was 135 pounds and 5'7. Lee fans always say that "lee was too fast" and would have no problem beating Tyson but people under estimate just how quick Tyson was, as you can see here in this video Tyson was extremely quick for a heavyweight
That video was Tyson at 15 years of age so you can imagine how fast a prime Tyson would be without the extra weight of gloves on. IMO Tyson would win, he'd just be too big and strong for lee and Tyson is a proven fighter whereas lee is a movie star and alot of his skills have been exaggerated on the silver screen, what do you think?
Its finally gonna happen, the fight which could revive the heavyweight division. For years we've waited for this fight and on the 2nd of July 2011 we will fianally get what we want. Who will win?
# 10. Sonny Liston.Liston was one of the most feared heavyweights of all time, for a long time he was considered to be just too strong and too powerful that many regarded him as unbeatable. He had a long reach and used his left jab too pick off opponents; Many paid the price for standing toe to toe with Liston and try to exchange punches. Professional record: Won 50 (39) lost 4 with 0 draws
# 9. Jack Johnson. Jack Johnson the fist black man to become world heavyweight champion, he was an extraordinary fighter with incredible strength and punching power, he was also a master of defensive boxing and could be very patient keeping fighters at bay until they exposed their weaknesses to him of which he would capitalise on with tremendous fast powerful punches. Johnson fought on till his 60's until a tragic car accident which took his life. Professional record: Won 55 (35kos) Lost 12 and Drawn 6
# 8. Larry Holmes. Regarded by many as the most underrated heavyweight champion of the 20th century, Larry Holmes was a very skilled fighter with one of the best jabs ever seen in boxing, he was precise and deadly and could punish opponents. Professional record: Won 69 (KO 44) Lost 6 with 0 Draws
# 7. Rocky Marciano. Rocky is the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated, he was a strong brawler who had enormous heart and courage and never gave up in the ring. A very powerful man who could hit you with extremely hard punches, a true destroyer in the ring. Professional record: Won 49 (KO 43) Lost 0
# 6. George Foreman. Big George foreman was a mountain of a man, he possessed such brute strength that his style was simply punch and destroy. A big man with big punches he was someone never to be under estimated even when he returned to the ring in his forties he was still capable of great things. Professional record Won 76 (KO 68) Lost 5 with 0 Draws
# 5. Jack Dempsey.In the ring, Dempsey was a brawler. He continually stalked the man in front of him and would bob and weave until he could strike, he was a savage and remorseless fighter. He had tremendous punching power with half of his knockouts happening within the very first round. Professional record: Won 61 (KO 50) Lost 6 with 9 draws
# 4. Joe Frazier. Smoking Joe Frazier was one of the biggest known boxers in the late 60's and 70's, His bobbing and weaving style allowed him to get close to his opponents where he would love to just unleash some big left hooks of his that would hit their targets with such power that the opponent would most likely be on the canvas. Joe Frazier was a truly dangerous fighter who could definitely take a punch and carry on swinging, his most memorable fights were the amazing events against Muhammad Ali. Joe was such a force to be reckoned with that he had to be in my top 10. Professional record: Won 32 (KO 27) Lost 4 with 1 Draw
# 3. Mike Tyson. The self proclaimed "baddest man on the planet" took the boxing world by storm when he arrived on the scene in the mid 80's, few could believe how someone of his size and stature could possess such speed. His devastating combos would take down fighters in the first round, the power iron mike had was astonishing, in his prime mike Tyson could take on any heavyweight past or present. The fearsome persona mike had would often mean that he'd already of beaten his opponents before they ever set foot in ring. Professional record Won 50 (KO 44) Lost 6 with 0 Draws
# 2. Joe Louis. The brown bomber was one of the most technically gifted fighters of all time, everything he did was precise and accurate, he had good movement in the ring coupled with powerful punches and a strong desire to win which make him one of the true greats. His domination of the heavyweight division is amazing with the longest reign as champion in history with 12 years as champion of the world. A true genius in the ring and in his prime he was unstoppable. Professional record: Won 66 (KO 50) Lost 3 with 0 draws
# 1. Muhammad Ali. The greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali was fastest heavyweight in history, he absolutely dominated his opponents in the mid 60's during what many believe was the golden age of boxing. Ali's lightning hand speed and his quick movement around the ring made him a legend, he could stay back and open up his opponents with his quick jabs and then when the time was right he would move in and unleash devastating flurries at incredible speeds that left most of his opponents bewildered and beaten. Ali could also take a punch which he demonstrated in the fights with Joe Frazier and the fights towards the end of his career. IMO the best heavyweight ever, a real legend in boxing. Professional record: 56 (KO 37) Lost 5 with 0 draws
