Tyson vs Tua, 1999

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  1. Hut*Hut

    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

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    Bombs away. Can Mike tough it out at this stage? Can he adapt and stick & move? i have my doubts on both counts.
     
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    My first thought was "Tua obviously", but Tyson did have a very good year 2000 as he blitzed through Golota, Savarese and Francis in less than five rounds combined.

    It would be bombs away and Tyson would probably get the better of it early with his skill, but I do pick Tua to win via a late rally
     
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    I think Tua hit harder and was the sharper more accurate puncher by that point. Mike obviously has the much better jab and much quicker feet but there's nothing in the formbook to suggest he'd put either to use so, aye, gotta fancy Tua.
     
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    Tua would beat Tyson anytime in the late 90s.

    The last year I think Tyson wins is 96.

    Obviously, prime-for-prime it's a blowout in favor of Mike.
     
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    Tua's chin and late rounds power definitely a factor here.
     

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