His trainer Angelo Dundee actually trained against him in his fight with Jimmy Ellis. Ali or Tyson.". As one of the most well-known, greatest boxers in the history of the sport, it seemed wrong for Ali to take such a beating. The veteran, now 53, is planning a comeback to the ring  15 years after retiring - to compete in exhibition bouts - with a number of high-profile contenders to face him having emerged. Ali would wear an opponent down and go in for the kill when his opponent couldn’t defend himself. He stayed on his toes, gracefully danced around the ring and exclusively targeted his opponent’s head with deadly four-punch combinations. Tyson, 53, was often feared for how he created an incredibly menacing aura in his dressing room before his boxing clashes. Muhammad Ali was able to frustrate his opponents before, during and after the fight. [voice starts cracking] Wow... [trails off]. He'll fight you to the end. Before he started writing about sports, he spent over four years in the gaming press. I saw the prototype. Great fighters may appear super human but they all have a weakness. Ali’s natural gifts afforded him the luxury of spitting in the face of boxing’s established rules. Mike has tremendous respect for Ali even being able to stop his kill switch right before a fight to hug Ali. Though this fight isn’t a possibility because Tyson has retired and Ali is no more, speaking about the match up Ali Jr. said, “My father would have kicked his butt. GEORGE FOREMAN has revealed that Muhammad Ali once admitted to him that he didn't believe he could've beaten Mike Tyson in his prime. The spark. The shelf life of a person who takes uppercuts to the chin for a living is understandably short. Tyson's persistent pressure and precision punching nullify Ali’s foot speed. Cus then popped in the tape of the first showdown between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier (in 1971, the year of the fight, Iron Mike would have been 4-year-old Mike) then gave the braggadocious Tyson some advice: "He said, 'That's fightin', son. Bravado. I said no. And that's when I really got familiar with who he is. Holmes and Tyson, two of the greatest heavyweights of the latter-half of the 20th century, were both disciples of Muhammad Ali in one way or another - Holmes directly, as his sparring partner and friend, Tyson indirectly as a wide-eyed young boy learning his … That experience simply can’t be discounted. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The impact is laughable. GEORGE FOREMAN has revealed that Muhammad Ali once admitted to him that he didn't believe he could've beaten Mike Tyson in his prime. It was never really tested, but it failed on those rare occasions that he needed it. I was trying to understand because his style was totally different than what Cus believed fighting was. His style was frustrating for another reason. For his last trick Berbick stood up and slumped into the loving arms of Mills Lane. [long pause]…I'm sorry that, just talking about Ali, that's some serious stuff, man. Tyson could stop a fight in a hurry. There really is no comparison in this category. Mike Tyson faster than Ali?!!??? That blow led to one of the most humorous knockouts in boxing history. Muhammad Ali fought in 541 rounds while Tyson only fought in 211 rounds. The late, great Ali, who passed away in 2016, fought for the final time in 1981 - four years prior to Tyson lacing up the gloves professionally. There is also something else to note. He studied for a B.A. Ali took SEVERE punishment from Max Schmeling, Oscar Bonavena, Joe Frazier and Ken Norton. When asked what went through his mind when he saw his father on the television he said, “It seems like a dream. As a result he takes home six categories…Style, Chin, Heart, Psychology, Key Losses and Stamina/Endurance. Tyson’s boxing record was 50 wins and 6 losses. Muhammad Ali lost five fights, four were decisions and only one was a TKO at the extreme tail end of his career. Every blow that came from Tyson was explosive. in History at the University of York and followed it up with an M.A. Ali’s cockiness made it easy for an opponent to land big shot after big shot. Ali's Rumble in the Jungle rival Foreman has made the revelation that Ali wasn't so sure he'd have been able to beat the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' in his pomp. The eldest of Ali’s nine kids, Muhammad Ali Jr. was very adamant that his father would come out the winner if such a fight was ever to take place. Ali invited punishment against George Foreman in his prime! All rights reserved. The only KO of any kind on his record was against Larry Holmes when Ali was 38 years old. We didn't get far before the interview ended, with Tyson breaking down, too overwhelmed to continue talking about his old friend. Tyson, on the other hand, had major deficiencies in chin, heart, psychology and stamina. He has worked for several publications, including Hardcore Gamer, LADbible and the Manchester Evening News. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. So when a 14-year-old Tyson watched his hero get beaten in his second-to-last fight, he was naturally upset, even vowing to get revenge on the man that had pummeled his idol. Tyson stands only 5’10”. It is a primitive sport in which a person’s will (or lack thereof) is apparent. For years Mike Tyson’s hand speed has been overlooked. "Ali would go another way. Clearly, Cus's message got through. Tyson says, “I had a lung problem, that’s why my fights didn’t last long”. The difference between being a wild animal seething raw aggression and the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history comes down to training. There was another major chink in Mike Tyson’s psychological armor. Team Tyson is normally composed of younger gentlemen. “Im going back home to fight amongst my brothers” – The Rumble In The Jungle was the moment Muhammad Ali truly became the People’s Champ. Boxing, more so than any other sport, is a blend of technical ability and desire. He continued: "Mike Tyson had awesome, devastating power. Tyson moved straight ahead with evil intent. He was a notorious headhunter with little concern for body shots. Ali had the reach to land authoritative shots from a distance. He had 25 TKOs in which he outclassed his opponent and the referee stopped the fight. Everybody says Mike Tyson would have kicked my father’s butt. There is a reason for that. A knockout artist. Mike Tyson lost to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride well after he should have stopped boxing. Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali was recently simulated by World Boxing Super Series, and Mike Tyson came out victorious. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Ali was also put down in several fights that he went on to win: Ali had heart to match his incredible physical gifts. Tyson lost six fights; five of those losses came after the fourth round. And Cus is telling me how great this guy is. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. And that is one match up that would most definitely prove to be a spectacle. Your opponent floats to the right and delivers a crushing uppercut to your chin. When he dropped his guard, he was doing so to unleash weapons of mass destruction. Tyson was a power fighter who only had 18 fights (32 percent) go past the fourth round. It was extremely rare to see a boxer beat Mike Tyson to the punch. Lennox Lewis was 6’5” with an 84” reach that dominated Mike Tyson. He had 37 knockouts in his career. Muhammad Ali created his own style and violated every rule of boxing along the way. Everything he did in the ring served to create and maintain the operating space he desired. Follow him on Twitter to find out what he is working on next. GQ: How old were you when you can first remember learning about Muhammad Ali?Tyson: The first thing I ever heard about Cassius Clay was when he fought George Foreman. Ali was an effective puncher. What you're doing is not fightin'. The fight did not end well for Muhammad Ali, but it could have been one of hte most transformative moments in Tyson’s boxing journey. Share on Facebook The case can be made that Tyson would knock Ali out but it wouldn’t hold much weight. This is the story of two of the era-defining heavyweights whose careers were moulded by Ali; Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson. In what sense?I don't know. However, Ali raised his antics to the next level by sticking two fingers behind Tyson's head as he gleefully smiles. But I just look at him as daddy. He refused to lose. Psychology was a major factor for both Ali and Tyson. Mike Tyson was a different animal altogether. And I'm saying, I can't understand how Cus said this guy is such a great, disciplined, extraordinary fighter, and he's got his hands down, he's moving all over the place. So I could never see myself like that. He invited me. Tyson had four legitimate losses (two to Holyfield, one to Lennox Lewis and one to Buster Douglas). The people hated him or loved him.". The only thing I remember—the first thing I remember about boxing period is that it was a picture of Ebony Magazine, or Life, George Foreman was on the front cover with his hands on his hips. in Multimedia Journalism at MMU. Mike Tyson’s armor came with a major chink. Combine that with the incredibly short supply of boxers to idolize and you have all the ingredients of a ready-made civil war. Sorry Tyson fans, its just not in the cards. Age related debates are fueled by emotion and facts are rarely on the menu. Speed in boxing is measured two ways: hand speed and foot speed. Instead, Tyson looked up to Ali as an idol–someone who would inspire the success that he experienced in his boxing career. Here's the tragic real-life story of Muhammad Ali. Every fighter, no matter how great he is, will eventually lose a few (except a select few like Rocky Marciano). Tyson relied on fear, but he struggled openly when boxers did not fear him. There's never been anybody like that. Chuck Wepner knocked Ali down in the ninth round. He unnerved Sonny Liston by showing up at his training camp and starting a circus. ", Tyson has spoken with affection about Ali in the past and branded the 'Greatest' the "real deal.". Ali’s son Is full of praises for his father. He had speed that a man of his size wouldn’t normally possess. He found weaknesses and punished opponents in the long haul. This is fightin'.'". “I am a big fan of Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali. He's just that way. 36 of Ali’s wins came in the seventh round or later. The 88-year-old says: "They were both great heavyweights.

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