Published 22:28 IST, December 10th 2019
Mike Tyson feels that he could never have beaten Muhammad Ali at his prime
Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali. Who wins? Fans have always been talking about the most awaited question in boxing. Know what Mike Tyson has to say about it.
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Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson are two of greatest boxers of ir era. Boxing fans have often fantasized about a dream fight between m. While Mike Tyson is famous for being one of scariest kckout specialists of sport, Muhammad Ali is kwn for his resolute defence and extraordinary body movement. re have been huge debates about who would surpass whom if y ever fight inside boxing ring. It kept boxing world divided for a long period of time, until Mike Tyson delivered his opinion.
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Boxing: Mike Tyson gives his opinion on fighting Muhammad Ali
In an interview with This is 50 in 2012, Mike Tyson said that he could never have beaten a prime Muhammad Ali. When asked about “question of century”, Tyson had said, “re’s man like him (Muhammad Ali). Everything we (all boxers) have, he (Muhammad Ali) supersedes it. I can’t beat that man, hell f*** this.”
Muhammad Ali’s contribution to sport is unparalleled and Mike Tyson admires him as Greatest Of All Time. Despite being greatest of ir time, both men have faced defeats in ir careers. Mike Tyson holds a boxing record of 50 wins and 6 losses, while Muhammad Ali holds a record of 56 wins and 5 losses. However, a prime Muhammad Ali or a prime Mike Tyson was scary eugh to make ir opponents pee in ring.
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A few days back, current WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder was also asked wher he could defeat Muhammad Ali in his prime. Bronze Bomber, who is kwn for his loud mouth and insulting call outs, gave a surprising reply. Deontay Wilder said that he came into sport for Muhammad Ali and he will never think about going against his idol.
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17:50 IST, December 10th 2019