“Tyson hits so hard” – George Foreman once revealed what Muhammad Ali told him about fighting Mike Tyson
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Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson
In sports, it is extremely hard for an athlete to be so popular that his name somewhat becomes synonymous with the sport. One man who managed to do quite the same was Muhammad Ali. Through his accolades in the ring, Ali achieved global popularity. Loved by all, he was also called ‘The Greatest of All Time.’
Over the course of his career, Ali created magical moments in the ring. The 1960 Rome Olympics gold medal winner had some remarkable bouts in his professional boxing career. Ali holds victories over the likes of Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman to name a few. To sum it up, his skills and charisma played a huge part in making him a global star.
While Ali beat many prolific legends, fans often wonder what would happen if he ever faced Mike Tyson in the ring. Many people around the world have different answers to the same. However, George Foreman once mentioned that ‘The Greatest of All Time’ lacked the confidence to face Tyson
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George Foreman recalls what Muhammad Ali told him about Mike Tyson
Known to be the Baddest man on the Planet, Mike Tyson was a ferocious boxer in his prime. The former heavyweight champion was relentless in his approach and ferocious with his punches. Known to bob and weave, Tyson had accumulated several KO’s in his career. His performances in the ring often left fans wondering about who would win in a fight between him and Ali.
Speaking on the same lines, George Foreman once provided fans with an insight about Tyson which was told to him by Muhammad Ali. Foreman said, “Muhammad Ali told me himself. I said to him, ‘Do you think Tyson could beat anybody?’ He said, ‘Man, Tyson hits so hard. He felt Tyson hit harder than anyone he’d faced. He told me once that he didn’t have the confidence he could have beaten Mike Tyson.” (h/t talkSport)
There is no doubt that in his prime, Mike Tyson was an extremely powerful man. But, Muhammad Ali too had dealt with powerful boxers in his career. Sonny Liston and George Foreman are two fighters whose immense power failed against Ali. However, a fight between him and Tyson would have been great to see. Who do you think would win that bout? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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