Mike Tyson in his prime would beat any fighter, including Lennox Lewis. That's the verdict from former heavyweight contender Tyrell Biggs, who faced both boxing legends in the ring.
Biggs shared his thoughts on the age-old debate of who'd win between Tyson and Lewis if they fought in their prime. He didn't mince words when giving his opinion.
"I'd have to go with Tyson. Tyson was in a different mindset in the 80s. No question."
The two heavyweight champions did eventually meet in the ring on June 8, 2002, at The Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a long-awaited showdown, but it came in the final chapters of their careers.
Lewis came out on top that night, knocking Tyson out in the eighth round. He floored "Iron Mike" twice before the referee counted him out. Lewis took control of the fight early on, though both fighters traded heavy shots in the opening rounds.
Many argue Tyson was past his prime during this 2002 bout. Lewis, however, doesn't buy that argument.
Tyson, known for his ups and downs both inside and outside the ring, recently returned to boxing for a fight against Jake Paul. Lewis, on the other hand, retired as the holder of both the WBC and IBF heavyweight titles.
Biggs, a former world heavyweight title challenger himself, faced both men in his career. His experience in the ring with both champions gives weight to his opinion on this debate.
The question of who'd win between a prime Tyson and a prime Lewis continues to spark debate among boxing fans. While we'll never know for sure, Biggs' perspective adds another intriguing layer to this timeless discussion.
