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. Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions. "They would become exciting up to the countdown to see it. Mike Tyson, same thing – love him or hate him. "He told me once that he didn't have the confidence he could have beaten Mike Tyson.". First, as Johnny Walker noted so well, when Ali was not promoting a fight, he was actually quite humble, and always gracious to up and coming fighters. "He felt Tyson hit harder than anyone he'd faced. 11 min read 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. 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. And of those losses, only those to Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick – who in a twist of fate was to be beaten by Tyson five years later with the WBC title on the line – in the final year of his career weren't later avenged in subsequent rematches. Mike Tyson had his first professional fight on March 6, 1985. because he was right, if mike hit him flush anytime within the first 4 rounds ali being the great defensive fighter he was and having a steel chin could not have withstood a punch from tyson, no way, much less those vicious body 1.9K 55 "Ali would go another way. Widely considered to be the two greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, many have passionately speculated as to who would have won if they'd met in their primes. Muhammad Ali had the blinding speed and he was a dancer in the ring. Ali retired after his last fight against Trevor Berbick on the 11th of December 1981. Muhammad Ali Warned George Foreman Not to Fight Mike Tyson During Comeback! Second, the question misstates what was actually said. Widely considered to be the two greatest heavyweight boxers … Muhammad Ali was SCARED to fight Mike Tyson because of his fearsome punching power, George Foreman reveals – The Sun. Widely considered to be the two greatest heavyweight boxers … But he was the menacing, devastating guy that wants to punch you so hard and put your nose up your brain. "Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time. King, who was behind the promotions of the Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manilla, also had plenty to say on Tyson. 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. "So these two guys were both great fighters. George Foreman Muhammad Ali Warned Me Don't Fight Mike Tyson During Comeback! Etienne Fermie ; May 7 2020, 12:16 ET; Updated: Oct 11 2020, 11:16 ET; 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. He claims he was “personally offended” by the beating that Ali had taken. Speaking to Fiaz Rafiq for his brand new book, Muhammad Ali: The Life of a Legend, Foreman made the stunning declaration. He would win with his skill, charm and wit. Dayum, Trace Cyrus Got Sober – And JACKED. "He was not the boxer that would be boxing and laughing – he was menacing. Mike Tyson, same thing – love him or hate him. Ali retired after his last fight against Trevor Berbick on the 11th of December 1981. Exclusive. Muhammad Ali was SCARED to fight Mike Tyson because of his fearsome punching power, George Foreman reveals. October 10, 2020. in Sports. Muhammad Ali was SCARED to fight Mike Tyson because of his feared punching power, George Foreman reveals. Veteran promoter Don King, who worked with both legendary fighters, also gives his opinion on comparisons between the pair in the brand new book. It's one of the fantasy matchups that boxing fans have debated for ages: Mike Tyson vs. Muhammad Ali. Exclusive. Both were larger than life figures during their respective eras. The 88-year-old says: "They were both great heavyweights. Muhammad Ali was SCARED to fight Mike Tyson because of his feared punching power, George Foreman reveals.

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