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You probably read something where Tyson was talking about killing someone. Tyson talks about all sorts of craziness all the time; killing, raping, cannibalizing. And yes, some of that stuff he actually does sooner or later.
But so far, none of his boxing opponents have really died after fighting him.
Sapp (or for that matter, any steroided giant from the NFL or pro wrestling) does have the strength to hurt and knock out anyone. But not the skill.
Sapp is really not much more than a novice fighter. Tyson, even today's over-the-hill, poorly-trained Tyson, has way too much experience and skill for any novice, even a big one. Tyson still has too much skill for most pro heavyweight boxers; he's better than all but the top rung.
It sounds like you box, so you probably know by now that a good smaller fighter (of any discipline, boxing, wrestling, martial arts) can beat any novice/poor bigger fighter in the same discipline. Sure you can find exceptions, but it'll be because the novice is freakishly talented or lucky. Sapp, while lucky so far, is not too talented; he's just big.
For example, there are stories in the gyms about Ray Leonard or Tommy Hearns or Casius Clay coming in as kids off the street and beating trained club boxers. But remember, Sapp is not Leonard/Hearns/Clay. Rather, it's Tyson who (at least used to be) mentioned in the same breath as those super talents. If Tyson still retains 50% of what he used to have, it'll be more than enough.
In fact, how about this to stir up discussion: Not only would Tyson have an easy time with Sapp, but so would the good lighter weight boxers like obviously Jones (who could beat Tyson)but also Hopkins and Mayorga and Tszyu. Granted, the lighter you go the more likely it becomes for Sapp to just corner and squash the little boxer. But chances are, the great lighter boxers could move and then land something on Sapp's chin and that's all it would take. Muscle and fat don't help you when a champion's glove hits your jaw, and Sapp has trouble taking punches even from non-boxers.
Now line up any boxers in pads across from Sapp on the gridiron and it's a whole different story...
But so far, none of his boxing opponents have really died after fighting him.
Sapp (or for that matter, any steroided giant from the NFL or pro wrestling) does have the strength to hurt and knock out anyone. But not the skill.
Sapp is really not much more than a novice fighter. Tyson, even today's over-the-hill, poorly-trained Tyson, has way too much experience and skill for any novice, even a big one. Tyson still has too much skill for most pro heavyweight boxers; he's better than all but the top rung.
It sounds like you box, so you probably know by now that a good smaller fighter (of any discipline, boxing, wrestling, martial arts) can beat any novice/poor bigger fighter in the same discipline. Sure you can find exceptions, but it'll be because the novice is freakishly talented or lucky. Sapp, while lucky so far, is not too talented; he's just big.
For example, there are stories in the gyms about Ray Leonard or Tommy Hearns or Casius Clay coming in as kids off the street and beating trained club boxers. But remember, Sapp is not Leonard/Hearns/Clay. Rather, it's Tyson who (at least used to be) mentioned in the same breath as those super talents. If Tyson still retains 50% of what he used to have, it'll be more than enough.
In fact, how about this to stir up discussion: Not only would Tyson have an easy time with Sapp, but so would the good lighter weight boxers like obviously Jones (who could beat Tyson)but also Hopkins and Mayorga and Tszyu. Granted, the lighter you go the more likely it becomes for Sapp to just corner and squash the little boxer. But chances are, the great lighter boxers could move and then land something on Sapp's chin and that's all it would take. Muscle and fat don't help you when a champion's glove hits your jaw, and Sapp has trouble taking punches even from non-boxers.
Now line up any boxers in pads across from Sapp on the gridiron and it's a whole different story...
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