Holmes has a unique perspective on this debate. He fought both Ali and Tyson during his career, which many consider one of the greatest in boxing history. In 1980, Holmes stopped Ali in the tenth round of what turned out to be Ali's second-to-last fight. Eight years later, Tyson knocked out Holmes in the fourth round to keep his titles.
The Ali vs Tyson match-up has been a hot topic among boxing fans for years. Ali retired in 1981 as a three-time world heavyweight champion. Tyson started his pro career in 1985 and became the youngest heavyweight champ ever.
Holmes explained why he thinks Ali would win:
"Mike Tyson would get beat up because he's a face fighter. He comes in down low, and Muhammad Ali is a jabber. He'd get that jab in there just like he did with Joe Frazier. So, Mike Tyson would have to get around that jab, and he'd have a lot of problems getting around that jab. Mike Tyson would've been knocked out by Muhammad Ali."
Holmes believes Ali's jab would be too much for Tyson to handle. He thinks Ali would use the same strategy he used against Joe Frazier, keeping Tyson at bay with his reach and timing.
It's worth noting that Holmes recently named who he thinks is the best heavyweight of all time, and it wasn't Ali. This adds an interesting twist to his prediction and shows how much he respects Ali's skills.
While we'll never know for sure how this dream match would play out, Holmes' insight gives us a fascinating look at how these two boxing legends might have matched up. His experience in the ring with both fighters makes his opinion especially valuable in this never-ending debate.