Mike Tyson, a boxing legend in his own right, has picked Muhammad Ali as the greatest fighter of all time. Tyson shared his opinion during a recent interview with Complex.
Tyson burst onto the boxing scene as a teenage sensation. He won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, with 12 of those coming in the first round. At just 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old, he became the youngest world heavyweight champion ever. He later became the undisputed champion.
Fans admired Tyson for his ferocious and relentless style. His notable wins include victories over Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks. Some boxing enthusiasts even view Tyson himself as the greatest fighter ever.
Despite his own impressive career, Tyson gives the nod to Ali. In the interview, Tyson said:
"I love Roberto Duran and Muhammad Ali. Ali is the greatest fighter that ever lived, I have to go with him, yeah."
Ali, known as 'The Greatest', was a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. He took part in some of boxing's most memorable fights, including 'The Rumble In The Jungle' with George Foreman and the 'Thrilla In Manila' against Joe Frazier.
Tyson also mentioned Roberto Duran, a four-weight world champion. Duran made history as the second boxer after Jack Johnson to compete across five separate decades.
Tyson's choice of Ali as the greatest fighter ever adds another voice to the ongoing debate about boxing's all-time best. His decision to pick Ali over himself shows the respect he has for the boxing legend's career and impact on the sport.
