Mike Tyson rubbishes Deontay Wilder's claim of being able to beat him in his prime

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson respectfully disagrees with Deontay Wilder's opinion that latter would stand a chance of beating him in his prime. Tyson simply asserted he does t think so after Deontay Wilder claimed that he would beat any fighter in history of boxing, including a prime 1986 version of Mike Tyson. claim has received many polarized reactions.

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Lenx Lewis slams Deontay Wilder for his comments on Mike Tyson 

Former undisputed boxing heavyweight Lenx Lewis, who h KO'd Mike Tyson back in 2002, also slammed reigning WBC heavyweight champion for his comments about beating Mike Tyson in his prime. Lewis said that he just heard Deontay Wilder claim he would destroy a young Mike Tyson and explained that it is very easy to talk about something like that until one actually gets in ring to fight m. Lewis ded that he likes Deontay Wilder but man has never shared ring with someone so ferocious like Tyson, who truly wants to break his opponent's ribs with every punch of his. He disagreed with Wilder’s remarks but mires his confidence, which is much needed to sit atop heavyweight division.

Lewis furr explained that Deontay Wilder is a hungry fighter who shows up in probably best shape in division. He clarified that re are levels to game and he is still ding to his arsenal. Lewis also h some vice for entire heavyweight division.

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Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury's February 2020 fight

Deontay Wilder, who declared himself ‘hardest puncher in boxing history’ after his last impressive victory over Luis Ortiz Jr., h previously appeared on CBS Sports' In This Corner podcast with Brian Campbell. Wilder suggested that older boxers should be more supportive of young generation of fighters inste of focusing on such comparisons.  34-year old champion ended year with his unbeaten record intact and will next put his title on line against British star Tyson Fury early next year after a thrilling first encounter between two that ended in a controversial draw.

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