I just watched the Michael Jack Johnson fight on ESPN Classic. This was Tyson's 8th knockout and 8th fight. I don't believe he was a contender yet, though Jack Johnson didn't seem to be a paluka.
Tyson doesn't seem to have much in the way of boxing skill. Just a tremendous athlete with great punching power with either hand. Doesn't throw them with any skill - just speed. He would beat most conventional fighters with just natural ability and speed.
Very interesting fight. Even though it was only 39 seconds long.
Posted by artandscience at March 8, 2007 07:48 AM