Does anyone think Jean-Claude Van Damm, Steven Seagal, or Chuck Norris could? They are real Martial Artists, even thoug
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forzaeva — 12 years ago(September 22, 2013 08:49 AM)
I'm assuming we're talking Prime Tyson VS Bruce Lee.
Also keep in mind there are weightclasses for a reason
Bruce Lee would have to fight at a huge disadvantage. 80 - 100 lbs is a lot to give away in boxing/martial arts.
Yes, Bruce Lee was the perfect specimen for a lightweight/welterweight. He was fast, he was a master of martial arts but these are the MOVIES, where fights were carefully planned and coreographed. I'm not saying Bruce Lee wouldn't accomplish anything in the prize ring if he were to fight professionally in any discipline back in his days, because I believe he very well could accomplish a lot and become an ATG in his own weight class. But against an exceptionally fast and strong 220 lbs heavyweight?
Bruce Lee was, from what I understand tested in street fights/brawls back in his early years and won, but he was still a lightweight/welterweight.
But this is a professional heavyweight (in his prime) champion we're talking about, one of the hardest punchers the world has ever seen.
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Street brawl (no rules): Bruce Lee is fast and could be able to land a crippling blow to Tyson's knee and/or groin (for example) before Tyson does any damage. He'll have to do it early, otherwise it's game over. I'll give Bruce Lee a fair chance at best.
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SasquatchJim — 11 years ago(December 07, 2014 04:54 PM)
Honestly, no, I don't think Bruce could beat him in any sort of sanctioned fight. Tyson was well-used to taking hits from much stronger men than Bruce, and was quite fast despite his size. So, in terms of some sort of exhibition match between them, I'd give it to Tyson.
If it came down to a street fightthen I dunno. I'd imagine Tyson would be quite vicious in a real fight, so I can't say for sure.
The only actor/1c84martial artist I can think of off the top of my head that has a good chance of successfully taking on Tyson is Michael Jai White. He's a pretty big guy, and he's very well-trained in striking arts, so I can see him at least holding his own against Tyson in a boxing/kickboxing match. Now, folks with a strong grappling background (like Donnie Yen) may have a decent chance if it went to the ground, but as strong as Tyson was, I still think he'd give them a hell of a fight.
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