Alright Planeteers, I've been arguing on message boards with people about this off and on for a couple years now and I want to get CP's input on it. The question is this: Who would win in a fight between Bruce Lee and Mike Tyson in his prime? Let's hear it! [Reply]
Tyson was not even the best fighter of his generation. His highlight reel is littered with bums and guys past their prime. Most stood there waiting for the punch and then laid down.
Ray Mercer and George Foreman were harder punchers, Holyfield and Lewis- better boxers.
Tommy the Duke had a devastating uppercut as well, plus he knocked out a bunch of bums too- where is the love for him? [Reply]
Anyone that thinks Lee would take out Tyson dose not understand the fight game.
Which is a lot of peeps here. Im still shocked at how many peeps picked Rhonda over Mayweather in that thread and how many thought Wilder would beat the Gypsy King.
SMH
FTR Wilder is one of the worst Heavy Weight Champs of all time.
No skills. Just one punch. [Reply]
Originally Posted by rico:
How often do you see people in UFC and PFC winning championships with their expertise being Jeet Kune Do? Never. Generally, successful MMA guys are skilled in wrestling and/or Jiu Jitsu. I have heard somewhere (however, I admittedly can't find a source to save my life) that along with being one of the most viscious boxers of all time, he was also a skilled grappler/wrestler.
Not to mention the WEIGHT ADVANTAGE.
A common argument that I hear is that Tyson wouldn't be able to catch Bruce Lee if they were to fight. Now, Tyson has never struck me or anyone as the brightest peanut in the turd, but if he were in a fight with Bruce Lee, I doubt he would spend the majority of his time chasing him around. He would eventually wait for him and if Bruce Lee were within his grasps, chances are he could catch him... he was incredibly fast for his size. If (WHEN) Tyson catches Bruce Lee, it's over.
Bruce Lee was a human, hollywood star who happened to be a very, very skilled martial artist.
This... not saying there aren't some skilled chinese kung fu fighters, but the vast majority suck at street fighting. A very high percentage of chinese kung fu isn't practical.
Let's be real, he has no actual fight footage. Movies/shows don't count.
Have you seen the chinese MMA guy that goes around challenging all the kung fu "masters"? He beats their ass and acknowledges he doesn't have a high fighting skill level. [Reply]
Originally Posted by LiveSteam:
Anyone that thinks Lee would take out Tyson dose not understand the fight game.
Which is a lot of peeps here. Im still shocked at how many peeps picked Rhonda over Mayweather in that thread and how many thought Wilder would beat the Gypsy King.
SMH
FTR Wilder is one of the worst Heavy Weight Champs of all time.
No skills. Just one punch.
Such an unbelievably horrible take on Wilder. Say what you want about his skill level, but the guy single-handedly resurrected the heavyweight division from its ashes. He’s the guy that motivated “Gypsy King” to quit stuffing his mouth with twinkies and alcoholic, and show his true talent. [Reply]
Originally Posted by rabblerouser:
Buster Douglas, a no-name chump love sucker, gave Tyson's bitch ass all he could handle. Mike Tyson is a joke. Anyone who thinks Tyson could take Lee doesn't know shit about actual hand to hand combat.
Tyson would never even touch Lee.
Imagine being this fucking stupid. The only hand to hand combat you know is the battle between which hand to stuff your face with first.
Bruce Lee’s martial arts won’t save him from a 220lb plus beast with adrenaline pumping. [Reply]
Originally Posted by rabblerouser:
Buster Douglas, a no-name chump love sucker, gave Tyson's bitch ass all he could handle. Mike Tyson is a joke. Anyone who thinks Tyson could take Lee doesn't know shit about actual hand to hand combat.
Tyson would never even touch Lee.
:-)
And you do? Oh please, please educate us. [Reply]
