Muhammad Ali, widely known as "The Greatest," made a surprising admission about Mike Tyson. Ali said Tyson was the only heavyweight who could always beat him, even when Ali was at his best.
Ali's boxing career lasted over two decades. It started after he won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic games in Rome. He went on to become the World Heavyweight Champion at just 22 years old, defeating Sonny Liston in 1964. Ali defended his title successfully in a rematch with Liston the following year.
In 1967, Ali's career was put on hold. But he came back strong. In October 1974, he regained the World Heavyweight Championship by beating George Foreman in "The Rumble In The Jungle". Many see this as Ali's greatest win and one of boxing's most memorable moments.
Throughout his career, Ali faced tough opponents like George Foreman, Joe Frazier, and Ken Norton. But when asked about Mike Tyson, Ali's response was unexpected.
In a video shared on YouTube by BerranLee, Ali can be heard saying:
"I'm scared of him. He's a real champ. [Tyson would have won], I was a dancing master. You are that powerful and so fast, if he hit me [mimics falling over]."
Ali's words show he knew how strong and fast Tyson was. Tyson started boxing professionally in 1985. Just a year later, at 20 years old, he became the youngest ever heavyweight champion by beating Trevor Berbick in the second round. This record still stands today.
When Tyson was at his best, he was a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. Ali's admission shows just how much respect he had for Tyson's skills in the ring.
