Bruno's boxing journey saw him become heavyweight world champion in 1995 on his fourth attempt. He squared off against Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1989, losing by TKO in the fifth round. Their rematch in 1996 for the WBC heavyweight title ended with Bruno losing by TKO in the third round, leading to his retirement.
Mike Tyson, known as "Iron Mike," made waves in the boxing world from a young age. He won his first world title at 20 and quickly built a fearsome reputation. Tyson stopped his first 19 opponents inside six rounds, with 12 of those knockouts coming in the first round.
When asked who would win between prime Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury, Bruno didn't hesitate to pick his former opponent. In an interview with BizXUK, Bruno said:
"It's the wrong thing for me to say but Mike Tyson when he was 19, 20, he was a dangerous individual. At their peak, I'm sorry, Mike Tyson. I like Tyson Fury, he would have given him a little run for his money here or there, but Mike Tyson 21, 22, he was a dangerous human being."
Tyson Fury, nicknamed "The Gypsy King," has had an impressive career of his own. He's a former two-time world heavyweight champion with only one loss on his record, which came against Oleksandr Usyk in May.
Mike Tyson recently retired after an underwhelming return against Jake Paul. Meanwhile, Fury is gearing up for a rematch with Usyk in December, where he'll have a chance to reclaim his title. Fury has shown his ability to bounce back in rematches before, having stopped Deontay Wilder twice in their trilogy of fights.
While Bruno's opinion favors Mike Tyson, it's worth noting that his last fight against Tyson in 1996 happened when both were at different stages of their careers. The hypothetical matchup between prime Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury remains a topic that will likely continue to spark debate among boxing fans.