Tue Feb 04 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Boxing Legend Ali: “I’m Scared of Mike Tyson”
**London, UK** – Muhammad Ali, widely considered the greatest boxer of all time, once confessed to fearing only one opponent: Mike Tyson. In a resurfaced video clip, Ali admitted that even in his prime, he believed Tyson’s power and speed would have been insurmountable. “I’m scared of him,” Ali stated. “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 illustrious career, spanning over two decades, included iconic victories over Sonny Liston and George Foreman. He reigned as undisputed heavyweight champion from 1974 to 1978, before suffering an upset loss to Leon Spinks. Despite facing numerous formidable opponents, Ali singled out Tyson, the youngest heavyweight champion in history, as the one fighter he believed would have defeated him. Tyson’s ferocious power and speed, which led to his dominance in the mid-to-late 1980s, apparently impressed even the legendary Ali. The revelation offers a fascinating glimpse into the self-awareness and respect even the greatest champions hold for their peers.
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