Because when people break down the history of boxing, it's a lineage of champions succeeding each other. After Larry Holmes beat Ali in the 80s, the golden age of heavyweights largely ended. That is until Tyson entered the ring and started knocking out everyone left and right. Many conjecture at his peak he may have even been able to beat Ali. Criminal actions don't enter the argument when your speaking of what a fighter does in the ring. Do I think tyson is a good person? No he's a deeply troubled individual. But was he amount the greatest fighters in history? Undoubtedly. For that, I respect him.
and man, i love boxing!! that's my sport.
Same. I love watching old fights. And reading analysis of styles and careers
So you will excuse a convicted rapist because he's got a mean right hook, got it.
Again, you asked why people idolize him. I never once excused his character. But yes, he had a mean left hook and made a career on it.
And on that subject, part of why he WAS such a vicious fighter was those inner demons you condem him for. Even by his own admission, he has to try really hard to keep "the monster" in check or he goes into self destructive rampages of excess. Not all fighters can be stable like Lennox Lewis or Ali. Many have deep personal issues which is why they fight so we'll. It's called the hunger for a reason.
fucking poofter
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