Who do you think was the most vicious heavyweight fighter of all time minus ear biting antics and the like?
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Mister Michael Willard Tyson
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Ali, Ali, Ali.  Hands down.  \n\nHe would have wiped up the floor with Tyson.
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I think Jack Johnson is probably the best. \n\nThe guy fought longer fights. He was hated and they tried to find anyone to beat him, because he was black. I think he could have won in any era. \n\n\nBoxing has changed many times, but fighting 30 round fights is amazing
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Ray "Boom Boom " Mancini\n"Iron" Mike Tyson\nOscar De La Hoya "The Golden Boy"\nJames "Bone Crusher" Smith\nJames "Buster" Douglas
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Actually I saw Audlee Harrison get beat by a no name on BFC and he has yet to fight any BIG names in the U.S. to prove himself. If you are judging by best English heavyweight he may be the one but I would have to go with Vladimir Klitchko for current best heavyweight over all. He proved this by beating Sam Peter, an undefeated hopeful, and dominating Cris Byrd. He is taking on the best of the best. His critics point to his lost to Brewster where he wore himself out but you have to remember he dominated every minute of the fight before that and there was no rematch. I think he just had a bad night.
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Here's my top 15 and why...\n\nMuhammed Ali - simply the best. You can talk physical skills all you want - and Ali certainly had them. But the thing that stands out most about Ali to me is that he took on and bested ALL COMERS - all styles and all sizes - and did it over the course of fifteen years! Punchers, brawlers, boxers, big guys, smaller guys, Americans, foreigners - you name it. Ali fought 'em, figured 'em out, and beat 'em. \n\n2. Joe Louis - Though many boxing historians would disagree, I think Louis belongs after Ali. The Brown Bomber was everything they say - a perfect technician with crushing power. But he didn't have a good chin. Clearly, he fought and beat many great fighters. But through no fault of his own, he competed during an era when some of the more talented prospects never got a shot at him. \n\n3. Rocky Marciano - the man born Rocko Marchegnano belongs in the top three despite his relatively small size. He was remarkable in so many ways that even former greats like Larry Holmes and Ali himself have praised him. According to The Greatest: "I know he (Marciano) would have given me trouble". \n\n4. Larry Holmes - a complete fighter. Used jab as well as Ali. Challenged Marciano's undefeated record before losing to Michael Spinks on a controversial decision. Dominated for so long, he should have an era named after him. \n\n5. Jack Dempsey - maybe the toughest human that ever lived. Dominated for years. In many ways, the first modern day heavyweight.\n\n6. Jersey Joe Walcott - complete, crafty. A man of the sweet science, especially for a heavyweight. Denied opportunity to fight for the title most of his prime, but was still great enough to to get it done long after most fighters retire.\n\n7. Ezzard Charles - really a light heavyweight, but had so much pure skill. Underrated. Had he been the same fighter with a little more size, no one would have beaten him.\n\n8. Sonny Liston - the most feared fighter ever. Mean, enigmatic in and out of the ring. Seemed invincible until Ali beat him twice. Could knock people out with his jab. Literally.\n\n9. George Foreman - he was really two different fighters. The first incarnation was technically bad, but overcame many shortcomings with sheer power and size - the hardest puncher of all time, Ernie Shavers included. The second, more loveable George Foreman was a better boxer despite his enormous size. Learned to pace himself and developed strong defense. \n\n10. Joe Frazier - great champion, hard puncher. His wars with Ali are legendary. Really, a much more skilled fighter than Foreman. But given the two complete demolitions George inflicted on him, I had to put George ahead.\n\n11. Evander Holyfield - I hate to rely on cliches, but this was a "true warrior". There's no other way to put it. \n\n12. Jack Johnson - a cautious fighter actually. Relied on patience, confident that he was so much better than the opposition. And he was. Not a great puncher, and at 6', smaller than one might think. But the most remarkable athlete I can think of. He didn't just take on and defeat all opponents in some of the most obcenely long fights, he took on the WORLD... and won. \n\n13. Lennox Lewis - much of his mystique will wear off as the years go by. Ducking a rematch with Vitali won't help his reputation, especially if the older Klitschko goes on to dominate the division for a while. But Lennox's place among the greats is secure. A great puncher with a great jab. Suspect chin, but when focused, usually won convincingly. \n\n14. Mike Tyson - say what you want about him. In his early years, he was awesome.  This kid was a true phenom. Until Buster Douglas demonstrated how he could be beaten, Tyson whipped most of his opponents before they even set foot in the ring. Plus he made one of the greatest pre-fight remarks ever: When asked by a reporter what advice he would give an up-coming opponent, Mike replied: "cancel the
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I was raised through the 50's and 60's and remember Ali in his prime well. Before the Nam war incident nobody and I mean nobody landed a punch on him he was so fast. I remember the Sonny Leston fight well. Ali was so fast Leston did not know what hit him. Boom!!! and Leston was on the canvas and the fight was over. We all looked at each other and said what happened because Leston sure did not know. I watched all the other fighters and Ali imitators up until the late 90's. Without question Ali is the greatest boxer to have ever lived. Ali was not just strong and lighting fast he was also a very smart boxer who could sucker his apoint into a punch. He was absolutely amazing.
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I have to go with Drago. Klitschko would make it interesting for the first 3 rounds, but Drago's relentless power would soon overwhelm his opponent. I say Drago KOs Klitschko in Round 6.
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pacquiao. he just lost to morales in part one because of a head-butt. though not intentionally, it factored because manny's vision was compromised. \n\nhe sure showed morales in part 2. \n\nso i have to put my bet on pacquiao no doubt.
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Tyson couldnt even spell Muhammad Ali.\nBut seriously....he was a devastating puncher and thats about it. If Cus D'amato lived he might very well have been. In Tyson's early fights you saw a boxer with devastating power. After Cus died he respected no one enough who would tell him to work off of a double jab to get inside because of his short stature. He became a head hunter who didnt throw combinations. he went for one big blow and most of the guys he fought were intimidated enough to bow down to his reputation. He won most of his fights in the prefight staredown. Once Buster Douglas took away the invincibility factor, it was just a matter of time before his career went in the toilet. He didnt have the good sense to go back to the basics. Once again Cus D'amato would have had his respect enough to tell him this and he would have listened. He became even worse after the Micheal Spinks fight because the only tie he had left to Cus was fired by Don King(Kevin Rooney). Tyson is not top 3. Tyson is not top 10. Tyson lies between 15-25 because He had 5 good years and then he became a laughing stock
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Yup, great fighter. I remember him from the '84 Olympics. I saw him fight (and lose to) Tommy Hearns at Caesars Palace for the WBA Light Heavyweight Title in '91...He should have hung 'em up after losing to Michalczewski and Jones Jr. in succession, cause all he ended up doing was moving up to Cruiserweight and fighting a bunch of stiffs...
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Bernard Hopkins just proved he is an ALL TIME Great...\n\nJermain Taylor might be the next BHOP and\n\nEvander Holyfield is one of the Top 3 Fighters of all TIME>...Read his book by his Manager Jim Thomas..great insight to a REAL WARRIOR!!
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Ali for sure. He was a more technical fighter. hes waste rocky. Im seeing three of em' mick! Hit the one in the middle Rock!
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I would have loved to see Danny Greene K.O. mundine.Danny seems to be from the "old school", a Rocky type of fighter who just keeps on grinding away at his opponents. Mundine's a great fighter, his natural ability, his fitness, gets him through,BUT,his mouth lets him down. If there is nothing good to say about your opponent, say nothing!I don't know what made him wear that ridiculous outfit to the weigh-in, but he looked like he just stepped out of an old Al Capone movie, a pimp, straight out of the brothel.Bad losers are pathetic but loud mouthed winners are worse!Mundine was the better boxer on the night but Greene will always be a better man!
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I would have to go with Hulk Hogan...look at his longevity.\n\nOther greats (at least in my opinion) include:\nStone Cold, Ric Flair, Brett Hart, Macho Man, and Kurt Angle...to name a few.
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King Booker?? I wasn't aware that he was now a boxer, thought he was a wrestler in sports "entertainment'. But, my answer as to who beats him for the, heavyweight top of the heep, I'd have to say without question Ricky Steamboat. (glances over to make sure I'm still in the "boxing" forum, yep that's what it says)
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There are so many good fighters but only a few great fighters.My vote goes to "The Natural" Randy Couture...he's done and won it all...and win or lose he ALWAYS did it with class...a true model for other men to follow in the sport!!!