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60 sats \ 10 replies \ @Undisciplined 16 Nov \ on: The Daily Zap — Latest News and Updates alter_native
I get the point of that argument about why Tyson lost, but let's not pretend that he wouldn't have destroyed the vast majority of 27 year olds in a fight.
Jake Paul is good. I don’t think he could be competitive in the upper echelon of the pro ranks but he has really dedicated himself to the craft. I am not a fan of arrogant YouTuber kids but have to give credit where it is due. Proof of work.
I wish Tyson had a bit more in the tank as he started off really well but 58 is 58. As for Paul, I would like to see him actually fight a boxer in their prime but he isn’t going to fight a champion or contender so that fight won’t sell.
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This comment deserves to be put everywhere.
I think you need to have a look at Paul's accolades. He's a real fighter.
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I agree 💯. Who do you consider the best of all time in boxing?
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I'm not a huge boxing guy. I watched it with my dad when I was a kid, but I don't have a deeply informed take.
I'd just take the safe Ali pick.
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That's my pick too. However I don't mind letting Tyson out of the top 10 GOATs.
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I think Tyson has to be ranked pretty high. Nobody else has ever terrified other boxers as much as Tyson.
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I think Ali has terrified other boxers more with his speed. Tyson played in the era when a lot of his opponents were slower while had played against many of the fastest of all times. This is the basis of my analysis. Tyson is great but nowhere close to Ali.
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I don't think the other elite boxers were scared to get into the ring with Ali. In fact, he backed out of an exhibition match against Wilt Chamberlain after meeting Wilt in person.
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He backed out for he didn't wanna end his basketball career. Ali had a heart full of love. That's why he's respected more than any other boxers.
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Hardly. That would have occurred to him before meeting Wilt, in all of his 7ft 300lb chiselled glory.