Would it be a decision or KO?
Tyson had slightly better speed.
Frazier had better stamina.
Both were small, Tyson was slightly heavier but Frazier had a slight height and reach advantage.
Both had power, but Tyson had a better right, Frazier a better left.
Mike Tysons only chance of winning is an early round ko within the first 4 rounds. Frazier started slow and Tyson started fast so it could happen but Frazier was never kayod or beat by someone as small as Tyson, only prime huge Foreman could take him out early. Foreman was much larger, taller and better reach then Frazier thus he kept Frazier away and off, he also had more power then Tyson but less stamina IMO.
Styles make fights. If Frazier got past the first 4 rounds, which i think he could have, then Frazier would have knocked Tyson out by the 11th.
Way too much pressure. Tyson has never fought in the pace of Frazier for 15 rounds.
Frazier tko ref stops it when Tyson takes too many shots
I'd say Iron Mike. Both are of the same size, height-wise, but Tyson has that massive, ripped and compact body, which gives him that speed, quickness and explosiveness in his punches, plus of course, Mike hit harder than Frazier. He's much more skilled and definitely faster. Tyson would have to put Joe to sleep though within the first 5 rounds; otherwise, Frazier might recover, as he usually did, and rally furiously to defeat Tyson either by late round stoppage or by UD.
Iron Mike destroyed Frazier's son Marvis in 30 seconds of the first round and Marvis was similar to his father in every kind(height, style and weight). Let's go down the comparison:
Speed: slightly edge to Tyson
Power: Tyson
Chin: Frazier
Stamina: Frazier
Intimidating factor: Tyson
Heart: Frazier
It's pretty balanced, when it comes to boxing skills between the two. I think however that Tyson would knock him out in the early round. Tyson had even more power than Foreman(when you mix in Tysons speed) and he was a way faster puncher than Foreman. I don't see Frazier lasting long against Tyson and the fight would be pretty much the same fight like the one with Frazier's son Marvis and Iron Mike. Joe would last however a bit longer than Marvis, because he had more chin.
Tyson by 1st round KO
Brutal fight for sure. For sure a KO. It's tough to say Tyson never fought the level of competition Frazier did. I would still lean towards Tyson, because of speed,and footwork, both had massive power.
Tyson
Frazier wears him down and stops him before the 8th round.
Say both fighters were to go head to head both in their prime, who would come out on top?
Would it be a decision or KO?
