Larry Holmes, the former heavyweight champion, thinks George Foreman would make quick work of Mike Tyson. In a recent chat with Sky Sports Boxing, Holmes said Foreman would knock out Tyson in just two seconds if they ever fought.
Holmes, known as "The Easton Assassin," knows a thing or two about facing Tyson. He lost to "Iron Mike" in a fourth-round knockout back in January 1988. But when it comes to a matchup between Tyson and Foreman, Holmes is confident in his prediction.
"I ain't knocking Mike Tyson, but no.. George Foreman would win in two seconds, he hit too hard."
Holmes explained that Foreman's punches were like getting hit with a kitchen sink. He believes Tyson wouldn't have been as successful if he fought in the golden era of heavyweights when Foreman was at his peak.
Foreman, nicknamed "Big George," was a force to be reckoned with in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won his first world heavyweight title in 1973 by beating Joe Frazier. After retiring in 1977, Foreman made a comeback 10 years later and became the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.
Tyson, on the other hand, dominated the heavyweight division in the late 80s and early 90s. He became the youngest world heavyweight champion in 1986 when he beat Trevor Berbick. Tyson went on to defend his title nine times and became the undisputed champion.
Holmes said the only way to beat Foreman would be to box like he or Muhammad Ali did. Standing toe-to-toe and trading punches wasn't an option.
Tyson recently returned to the ring last November, losing to Jake Paul over eight rounds at AT&T; Stadium in Texas. But Holmes' opinion suggests that even in his prime, Tyson might have struggled against the raw power of Foreman.
You can watch Holmes' full interview on the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube channel, where he breaks down this hypothetical heavyweight clash in more detail.
