Everyone always says Mike Tyson vs. Muhammad Ali would be a boxing dream match

But if the two were to actually face off in some alternate reality where they met in their primes, Ali would've been Tyson's worst nightmare. No disrespect to Tyson, but every time he stepped in the ring with a boxer who trained properly and didn't let themselves be intimidated by his aggressive style, they gave him hell. This hypothetical Tyson vs. Ali match would just be another vintage fight for Ali that would see Tyson down by the tenth round.

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tenente · 36-40, M

Tyson is explosive and deadly at close range. Ali is better defensively and far more agile. For Ali to prevail over Tyson, Ali must tire Tyson out and prolong the match to the later rounds to have a chance. I'd give Ali the edge.

Ducky · 31-35, F

@tenente I think he'd have no trouble doing so either. Ali's style was all about wearing down and humiliating his opponents. With Tyson's infamous fatigue and anxiety toward the middle rounds, Ali would have a field day with him.

TrunkZ · 61-69, M

@tenente Tough to count Tyson out though. His style has a lot of bite to it 😬😬😏😏