A younger Holmes was a better version of the Buster Douglas that beat Tyson. But that was not the real Iron Mike. The real Iron mike was the guy from Berbick to Spinks! What would transpire?
I've always maintained my position on this one - longer fight, tougher fight, but same result. Teddy Atlas correctly pointed out that Holmes always had a fatal flaw that made Tyson wrong for him. He tendency to often times leave himself open for right hands after throwing his jab. Atlas felt like Tyson always had the speed, and timing to exploit that weakness, and I agree. Another problem for Holmes is that Tyson was always too good a finisher to allow him to survive. Therefore, I'd say Tyson KO's a prime Holmes in about 8.
