Is Mike Tyson still strong or has he become a normal guy?

[Salandrin]

He's not in his prime anymore, growing old, and has retired in peace. Even so, in his state now, do you think it would still hurt to ask to get hit by his fists?

[Deleted]

Not in his prime? That's an understatement, the guy has boxed for over a decade. I think any retired boxer can knock you out with a fist to the face yes.

I'm more looking forward to see Anderson Silva's comeback next year. Somehow I doubt he's going to even be able to check a kick. Place your bets on him to lose round 1.

[Reeve]

Why don't you go try it?

[Deleted]

He is probably stronger than the average guy in his age. But I would guess he is not even close to be as strong as he used to be.

[-aiko-]

Depends on how hungry he is for ear.

....I'll see myself out.

[Deleted]

Strength declines much slower than most other physical attributes, also boxing isn't just about strength, there's a lot of skill to it, which I assume he retains, so yeah, don't ask him to punch you.

[Deleted]

Haven't we had this thread before?

Edit: Yup. you are getting lazy OP.

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-or-fabricated

[Gritches]

Think about it.

This man, Mike Tyson, was SO good at punching people in the face that millions of people paid good money to watch him do it. In fact, even among those who are also paid to punch other large men in the face Mike Tyson was one of the greatest face-punchers to ever punch someone in the face.

Without knowing the actual facts, we can safely assume that in order to become large and strong enough to effectively punch people in the face so hard, as well as withstand numerous punches to the face by men of a similar size and strength, Mike Tyson would need to train relentlessly and eat a specialized diet to support his nigh-superhuman muscle mass.

Even though he does not punch people in the face on TV anymore, it can be safely assumed that he learned the benefits of maintaining proper diet and exercise from his face punching days. I haven't seen a recent pic of him, but if he isn't still huge I'll eat my hat. So yes, if Mike Tyson punched you in the face, even today, a gambling man might bet that your face would lose that face-punching match.

[Jackmoves]

I'm not sure what you mean by "normal", but a normal guy by my definitions hitting you full force in the face will not be pretty.

On a similiar note, I came across this a while back, from a swedish morning show, Dolph still got the moves(at least to some extent). He used to be a European Karate Champion. ;P

[Deleted]

He's not in his prime anymore, no, he's also had issues with drink and substance abuse; But, he still retains a certain powerful body type, and that'd allow him to deliver some heavy blows.

Maybe not as fast as he was when younger, his footwork would also be slower, but he'd demolish most people easily in a one on one scenario.

[Deleted]

He's not in his prime anymore, no, he's also had issues with drink and substance abuse;.

If anything he was fucked up most of his later fights.

The man is a monster. Stong as fuck and the technique is what really does it. One of the most exciting boxers ever.

If anyone hasn't watched the documentry about him go and do it. Watching Mike Tyson cry is the most terrifying thing I have ever seen.

[Deleted]

Haven't we had this thread before?

Edit: Yup. you are getting lazy OP.

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-or-fabricated

Maybe someone accidently reset him to factory default and he's starting again.

[Soulrender]

Not in his prime? That's an understatement, the guy has boxed for over a decade. I think any retired boxer can knock you out with a fist to the face yes.

I'm more looking forward to see Anderson Silva's comeback next year. Somehow I doubt he's going to even be able to check a kick. Place your bets on him to lose round 1.

Kicks are checked with the knee or upper shin. Leg kicks, like what broke Silva's, are thrown using the bottom part of your shin that meets your ankle.
Nick Diaz will get decimated by Silva, but Silva will be forced to retire after a couple more fights in the state that he is in. The legend is getting old. I'll more than gladly bet against you that Anderson will win in January.

[Jayburner]

A bare knuckle punch from Iron Mike Tyson. FUCK NO!

[Deleted]

Maybe someone accidently reset him to factory default and he's starting again.

or he forgot to put a tick next to thread title in his little black book of topics.

[Radux]

No need to recreate and discuss the same thread again.

Closed.