Mike Tyson Admits That Even At His Very Best He Still Would Have Lost To One Heavyweight Legend

At the height of his career, Mike Tyson was the most formidable heavyweight on the planet.

‘Iron’ Mike began his professional career in 1985 as he went on to win his first 19 fights all by knockout. He captured world honours for the first time in November 1986, knocking out Trevor Berbick in the 2nd-round to become WBC heavyweight champion as well as the youngest heavyweight champion in history, a record that remains unbeaten to this day.

Tyson went on to become the undisputed heavyweight champion in 1987 after beating the likes of James Smith and Tony Tucker to add the WBA and IBF titles to his collection. He made six defences of his crown before he suffered defeat for the first time as a professional at the hands of James ‘Buster’ Douglas in February 1990, surrendering his undisputed championship in what is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

Whilst being such a dominate force when he was at his peak, Tyson has revealed there was one fighter that he believes would have gotten the better of him at any stage of his tenure.

Speaking to ThisIs50, ‘Iron’ Mike admitted that he would have been absolutely no match for ‘The Greatest’, Muhammad Ali.

“There is no man like him, there just isn’t. Everything we have he supersedes us in. He was an animal, he looked more like a model than a boxer.

He’s like a Tyrannosaurus Rex with a pretty face, he’s just mean and evil, he’ll take you to deep waters and drown you. He’s very special. The best. Nobody beats Ali. I can’t beat that man, hell no. No way.”

Ali’s legacy is undeniable, with many regarding him as the greatest fighter of all time. With victories over a number of heavyweight legends such as Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Sonny Liston, it is clear to see why he still receives so many plaudits from fans, pundits and ex-fighters around the globe.