Artur Beterbiev, one of boxing's most fearsome fighters, has named Mike Tyson as the scariest boxer ever. The Russian-Canadian fighter made this statement after becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
Beterbiev, known for his knockout power, has a perfect record of 21 wins with no losses. He recently added to his impressive list of achievements by beating Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia. This fight was special for Beterbiev as it marked the first time he didn't win by knockout, instead securing a majority decision victory.
Before facing Bivol, Beterbiev had knocked out all his opponents, including big names like Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Joe Smith Jr, Callum Smith, and Anthony Yarde. His power has made him one of the most feared fighters in the sport.
In a recent word association game with DAZN, Beterbiev surprised many by repeatedly mentioning Mike Tyson. When asked about the scariest fighter, most underrated boxer, and even about power and knockouts, Beterbiev's answer was always the same: Mike Tyson.
Tyson, who retired in 2005 with a record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) and 6 losses, left a lasting impact on the sport. His ferocious style and intimidating presence in the ring made him one of boxing's most iconic figures.
Despite being 58 years old, Tyson is set to step back into the ring this November. He'll face Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, in a bout that's got everyone talking.
As for Beterbiev, fans are eager to see him fight again. There's talk of a rematch with Bivol, but it might not happen as quickly as people hope. Beterbiev's promoter, Bob Arum, has hinted that fans might need to wait a bit longer for this highly anticipated rematch.
