Mike Tyson once offered a zookeeper $10,000 to let him fight a silverback gorilla. An AI analysis now predicts how that hypothetical match would have ended.
The story goes that Tyson, known for his extraordinary boxing skills and fierce reputation, wanted to take on a gorilla he thought was bullying other animals. The zookeeper turned down the offer, and the face-off never happened.
This wild tale has resurfaced due to recent social media debates asking if humans could beat a gorilla in a fight. To settle the argument, an AI looked at how Tyson might fare against a silverback.
The AI gave Tyson credit for his punching power, speed, strategy, and mental toughness. But it turns out even Iron Mike's impressive attributes are no match for nature.
A typical gorilla weighs over 180 kg and has 4 to 9 times the strength of an average human. Its bite force can reach 1300 PSI. The ape's thick skin, strong bones, and sharp fangs add to its natural advantages.
The AI's verdict? The gorilla would toss Tyson around "like a rag doll" in what it called an "absolutely unequal fight."
Tyson himself agrees. On Bill Maher's Hotboxin' podcast, he admitted the gorilla would have killed him if the fight had actually happened.
This story adds another chapter to Tyson's larger-than-life legend. It also reminds us of the limits of human strength when compared to nature's raw power. Even the most feared boxer in history wouldn't stand a chance against a gorilla.
