sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Mike Tyson's ended Floyd Mayweather with brutal response after he claimed he was better than Muhammad Ali

Home> Boxing> Boxing News

Published 15:48 8 Jan 2024 GMT

Mike Tyson's ended Floyd Mayweather with brutal response after he claimed he was better than Muhammad Ali

Floyd Mayweather claimed he was the greatest boxer in history.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Mike Tyson once branded Floyd Mayweather as "very delusional" after he rated himself higher than the great Muhammad Ali.

Mayweather claimed he was the greatest boxer in history, better than the likes of Ali and Tyson who hit back in brutal fashion.

"He's very delusional," 'Iron Mike' explained. "Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he'd be able to take his kids to school by himself.

"OK, he can't take his kids to school by himself, and he's talking about he's great? Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people. It's being accepted by the people.

Advert

"He can't take his kids alone to school by himself. He's a little scared man. He's a very small, scared man."

Tyson has previously had some beef with Mayweather and when he was asked about a potential street fight with him in his prime, he told GQ: "[I would] kick Floyd's a**e... there wouldn't even be no match."

The former undisputed heavyweight champion put his rivalry to one side with Mayweather when he suggested that he'd lose in a boxing fight if he were the same size as him.

He revealed: "[If] I was his size in the ring, he would outpoint me."

It's clear to see Tyson's respect for the late Ali, and he once broke down mid-interview when discussing his life and career.

He appeared on Michael Rapaport's podcast in March 2019 and candidly discussed 'The Greatest'.

Image credit: Getty
Image credit: Getty

"I always like to think I'm a bad motherf**ker. A vicious motherf**ker," he begun. "I don't give a f**k, but that's the part where Ali overshines me, because I can't understand a man that's willing to die for this. I talked the sh*t, but he's the real deal."

The 56-year-old then dubs Ali 'a giant' as he fights back tears.

"Ali is a giant. There's no way other fighters can match him. He'd die for this sh*t. I'm not going to die for this. That's real talk. Ali is a savage, he's an animal. He's a different breed of person. He's not like us."

Featured Image Credit: UK RBG's/YouTube & PA Images

Topics: Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Boxing, Muhammad Ali

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Recommended reads

David Munyua and Peter Wachiuri interview: 'We wish for major PDC players to come and visit Kenya'Getty / Instagram/@wachiuridartsMark Selby lifts lid on backstage talks over Crucible as landmark agreement reachedGettyBarry Hearn sends message to Ronnie O'Sullivan over snooker future as Crucible prediction madeGettyTyson Fury explains why his 14-year-old son Prince has “no choice” but to become a boxerGetty

Advert

Choose your content:

10 hours ago
a day ago
2 days ago
  • Getty
    10 hours ago

    Jake Paul will buy fighter life-changing gift after watching her make British boxing history

    An incredible gesture from Paul.

    Boxing
  • YouTube/Boxing King Media
    a day ago

    Eddie Hearn's instant reaction speaks volumes after Deontay Wilder calls out Anthony Joshua

    Deontay Wilder called Joshua out minutes after beating Derek Chisora by split decision at the O2 Arena.

    Boxing
  • DAZN
    a day ago

    Deontay Wilder pauses fight to mouth five-word message to Derek Chisora in stunning moment

    Wilder defeated Chisora by split decision.

    Boxing
  • Getty
    2 days ago

    How Deontay Wilder’s daughter’s debilitating condition inspired his boxing career

    The Bronze Bomber laced up his gloves to help fund his daughter’s medical care.

    Boxing
  • Brutal Mike Tyson Exercise Saw Him Grow 20-Inch Neck as he Gears up for Floyd Mayweather Fight
  • Floyd Mayweather 'breaches contract' despite already being paid for Manny Pacquaio fight
  • Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather Fight Set To Include Unusual Rule
  • Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Agree to Exhibition As Both Issue Statements