Mike Tyson spoke about one of the most tragic moments in his life and it got too much for the Baddest Man on the Planet.

Published Mar 25, 2024, 10:59:54 GMTLast updated Mar 25, 2024, 10:59:53 GMT

Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson once walked out of an interview after talking about the tragic death of his daughter.

The 57-year-old has been married three times and has fathered seven different children: Mikey, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Exodus, Milan and Morocco.

In 2009, daughter Exodus, who Tyson had with Sol Xochitl, lost her life at just four years of age.

It was reported that Exodus caught her neck in a treadmill cord and was strangled at the gym in Phoenix, Arizona.

She was found unconscious by older brother Miguel, who alerted mother Sol.

Sol tried to perform CPR in a bid to revive her daughter and called 911.

Exodus was rushed to hospital, where she sadly passed away on May 25 2009 after being placed on life support.

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At the time, Sgt Andy Hill from the Phoenix Police Department said: “Somehow, she was playing on this treadmill, and there’s a cord that hangs under the console; it’s kind of a loop. Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it.”

Tyson was in Las Vegas at the time of the incident and was at Exodus’ bedside at the St Joseph Hospital when he died.

He was left inconsolable and in a TV interview, candidly spoke about the state of mind the tragedy left him in.

“This is my best thinking at the time. Get my gun, automatic, just like this and go crazy,” Tyson said.

The youngest heavyweight champ said he “couldn’t handle it at all” after Exodus died and turned to cocaine.

It was at this point that an emotional Tyson asked to stop the interview, saying, “You have to go, you understand, right? Thank you”.

His microphone was removed before the interviewer consoled Tyson and apologised for bringing up the trauma, telling him he was “allowed to cry”.

‘Iron’ Mike returns to the ring in July when he takes on Jake Paul in a huge fight at the AT&T Stadium live on Netflix.

Over the years, audiences have seen Henry Cavill in some rather serious roles. However, his fans, co-stars, and various production crews have seen a rather different side to the star.

Apart from just being an undoubtedly amazing actor, the 40-year-old also has quite the heart of gold and a slew of strange traditions that he follows after wrapping up a film or television show. Now, after keeping it alive in 2020 during his time on Netflix’s The Witcher, the actor seems to have brought the tradition back once more.

This time though, Cavill added a little bit of a special touch to it for his The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare co-stars and crew members.

Henry Cavill’s end-of-filming gift to The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare crew

Last year, Henry Cavill seemed to have his hands full with his spy thriller, Argylle. However, before the star took the world by storm with his new role, he had already completed filming for his upcoming Guy Ritchie project, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

With shooting for the film having wrapped up in April 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike took over Hollywood, the actor sent his co-stars and the crew of the film a token of his appreciation. It was a custom film-themed coin with a rather heartwarming card.

The coins were created by Cavill to show his love for the project and the team. Even the card expressed his sentiments as it read, “Thank you for your dedication to this job, it’s been so much fun working with all of you.” The 40-year-old also went on to call the film, “My favorite project to date,” cementing it over the fan-favorite Superman films with Zack Snyder.

While Cavill might be keeping up his longstanding tradition, he once had to issue a warning to fans who wanted to toss coins at the actor because of his hobby.

Henry Cavill’s The Witcher coin toss

Henry Cavill may no longer be a part of The Witcher, but back when the star was just getting into the groove of playing Geralt, he thanked the team with one of his traditional coins and letters.

However, once fans got wind of his tokens, they seemed to want in on the action and were debating on whether they should toss coins at the 40-year-old on social media. Luckily, the word got around to the actor who ended up issuing a firm warning to fans.

Cavill told fans that if they were to throw coins at him, they should expect it to come flying right back at them. While the response was hilarious, the star was 100% serious about what he said. Thankfully, no one wanted to call his bluff, and he avoided being pelted with coins at his public appearances.

Iron Mike did not end up seeing much of the money he was paid after appearing at WWE’s showcase event.

Mike Tyson was once due to recieve £2.5m for appearing at a WWE event, he ended up seeing almost none of that fee.

Jake Paul will face Tyson, who is 30 years his senior, in July at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in what may be Iron Mike’s first professional fight since 2005.

Tyson is a legendary figure in the sport, having 50 wins from 58 fights under his belt, two no contests and only six losses in a career which spanned two decades.

Paul meanwhile is in the infancy of his professional boxing career, with nine wins in 10 fights so far and only one defeat, which came at the hands of Tommy Fury last year.

The fight, which will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, may see Tyson involved in a first professional bout in almost 20 years. He previously fought Kevin McBridge in 2005, but was stopped in two rounds before hanging up the gloves.

Tyson’s passion is boxing, but has another in the form of wrestling, and he was able to combine those when appearing at a then WWF event – now WWE – in the 90s.

Tyson appeared at the showcase event of WrestleMania 14 in 1998, as the special enforcer during a fight between Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

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Remarkably for making an appearance at the Showcase of the Immortals, Iron Mike was paid $3m, which works out at around £2.5m.

Speaking to GQ back in 2019, Tyson confirmed his payday at the event in Boston, which saw Austin beat Michaels for the WWE Championship.

But he revealed that despite receiving a big fee for his appearance, he did not end up being able to use much of it owing to having to pay off bills that he had accrued.

He said: “I was broke at WrestleMania and needed some money, I think that was the big thing, that we made a lot of money.

“We took a lot of money to pay bills, so we didn’t really see much of it.”

Deontay Wilder and Mike Tyson do not hold a record feat for the quickest amount of rounds for the most knockouts.

Tyson and Wilder make the top five but ultimately had to take a backseat on that benchmark.

Neither Tyson nor Wilder features in the top spot when it comes to being heavyweight boxing’s biggest hitter in the fastest time.

Tyson may have been renowned for his frightening knockout power in the ring. However, research has revealed that he trails the likes of Wilder and Shannon Briggs regarding the heavyweight division’s heaviest-ever hitter.

Deontay Wilder

Statisticians have analyzed every heavyweight world champion since 1962, when the WBA’s version of the world title was first introduced.

Participants had to fight 100+ winning rounds to decipher the boxer with the quickest knockout ratio in history.

Former two-time world heavyweight champion Briggs tops the pile for the division’s heaviest hitter.

This scenario is due to Briggs needing an average of just 2.71 rounds to knock out his opponent during his 60 career victories.

Modern-day boxing’s most lethal knockout machine is Deontay Wilder, who sits second on the list.

The Bronze Bomber may have lost his WBC title to Tyson Fury, but he closely follows Briggs with an average of just 3.12 rounds per knockout from his 42 wins.

Sitting third and fourth on the list are ex-WBO world champion Tommy Morrison. Plus, British boxing legend Frank Bruno.

The pair required an average of 3.13 and 3.35 rounds to land a knockout.

Mike Tyson

Tyson, who reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, rounds off the top five with an average of 3.38 rounds per knockout from his 50 career victories.

Of the 55 boxers analyzed, David Haye (3.75) makes it into the top 10 in ninth place. He’s one position ahead of George Forman (3.86).

Lennox Lewis (5.02) sits 27th. Elsewhere, Wladimir Klitschko (5.13) is 30th, Tyson Fury (6.03) sits 45th, while Roy Jones Jr (6.42) is 47th.

Sitting at the bottom of the list is Muhammad Ali (8.68).

Tony Smith, who oversaw the research with William Hill, said: “We thought we’d look at which boxers have the quickest knockout ratio in heavyweight history.

“Perhaps surprisingly, Mike Tyson only sits fifth on the list. The former undisputed champion knocked his opponents out on average every 3.38 rounds.

“It’s a record bettered by the king of the ring, Shannon Briggs and Deontay Wilder, Tommy Morrison, and Frank Bruno.

“Our research threw up several other interesting statistics. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is in the last spot. Tyson Fury is also way down the list.

“David Haye makes it into the top 10 in the ninth spot.”

Top 10 quickest heavyweight knockout ratios:

1 Shannon Briggs: 2.71 rounds
2 Deontay Wilder: 3.07
3 Tommy Morrison: 3.13
4 Frank Bruno: 3.35
5 Mike Tyson: 3.38
6 Lamon Brewster: 3.48
7 Corrie Sanders: 3.64
8 Herbie Hide: 3.73
9 David Haye: 3.75
10 George Foreman: 3.86

The latest edition with Michael Jackson‘s elder son, Prince Michael Jackson, was nothing short of fun and excitement. The 26-year-old took Mike Tyson and co-host DJ Whoo Kid through his life as the son of probably the most well-known musician-singer who dominated popular music for nearly four decades. As in other episodes, this one had unexpected twists and turns, like how Mike Tyson reacted when Whoo Kid went down memory lane, reminiscing about a particular incident.

So, nearing the one-hour mark, DJ Whoo Kid said he wanted to share a photo taken long ago. While it stunned Prince Jackson, Tyson couldn’t help but ask what was going on. Whoo Kid explained how Michael Jackson used to meet various people from different walks of life, referring to himself as a ‘random’ DJ who has, among others, worked with artists such as 50 Cent and Eminem. As soon as he heard that, Tyson said, “…show some of your skills; show what you would do if you’re a DJ, the songs you would play.“

An unexpected request from Mike Tyson

Whoo Kid replied that he was just another DJ who ‘pressed buttons.’ Then he pointed towards the photo that probably pertained to a tour in Bahrain. He explained that Michael Jackson had initially put on some shorts. So he went for a change and returned in his usual regalia. Then, once comfortable, he permitted almost everyone to take pictures with him. Unfortunately for DJ Whoo Kid, his friend forgot to press the record button on his camera while covering the entire chain of events.

He said, “…the only thing I was really mad is my friend didn’t press record on the camera, yeah, the camera, so he just took photos…in the Rolling Stone, you know, he was like, yeah, my photo was the only one in the Rolling Stone that year when they were trying to find him only one.“

Prince Jackson exclaimed that it was a small world. And Whoo Kid also added that he appeared as a lookalike of television host Nick Cannon. That’s when all the while listening quietly, Mike Tyson chipped in, “Hey, put my pictures in with Michael. I’m getting jealous.” The sudden comment had everyone spurt out a good laugh.

As the episode unfolded, Prince Jackson shared his childhood days. How he grew up in and out of ‘Neverland,’ and how Michael Jackson stood as a father. Interludes allowed Mike Tyson to share his stories as well. He also discussed in detail the lifetime’s passion, pigeons.

IF you need any more evidence that the boxing bug never leaves, former WBC cruiserweight champion Alfonzo Ratliff, who retired in 1988, is your latest exhibit. At 62 he was back in the gym and feeling, like so many retired fighters claim to feel, better than ever. It’s doubtful there’s a commission in the world that would sanction his plans of fighting again. His age is one factor, and his fading memory, which he admits “maybe down to the punches, just a little bit,” is another.

But whatever the future holds for Ratliff, who was blown away by Mike Tyson in 1986, there’s a few things about his 25-9 (18) career that he’d like to set to straight. Of course, some of the following stories are told through rose-tinted specs, but in the boxing afterlife, it’s often the only way to tell ‘em.

You fought several world class fighters throughout your career, at both cruiserweight and heavyweight…

[Interrupting] Let me tell you something first of all: I was a handicapped fighter. I had one arm my whole career. I was stabbed in my right arm at the age of 18. I was never 100 per cent as a fighter. But nobody writes about that. Nobody even spells my name right! They say it’s spelled with an ‘s,’ I say it’s spelled with a ‘z,’ Alfonzo. But it don’t matter.

You gave away weight and natural size when you fought heavyweights.

Yeah, I was never a heavyweight. In the Tyson fight, they say I was 195lbs, but I was only 190 [Ratliff’s official weight was 201lbs to Tyson’s 221 1/2lbs]. But weight didn’t matter to me, it didn’t make no difference. It wouldn’t have mattered if my opponent was 300 pounds. I fought whoever I signed to fight; whether I was sick, cut, whatever. I never feared any man I ever faced. But the toughest man I ever met, that was Craig Bodzianowski. He was handicapped like me [he had a prosthetic leg]. I met him in the same gym and I could see he was worthy so I agreed to fight him. I wasn’t expected to win but I beat him. I beat him twice [on points over 10 rounds in 1987 and 88]. The second fight was the toughest fight of my life. I wasn’t prepared, I couldn’t box – I had to just ‘fight’ him. The ring was so small, a ring light burned my back. I had blisters all over my back from the hot light touching me. They were building him up to be a star, with a movie [in the works] and everything, and I was the old man, expected to lose.

It must have been a great moment when you beat Carlos De Leon to become WBC cruiserweight champion in 1985?

Let me tell you, De Leon was the best fighter in the world at the time, pound for pound; he and [Evander] Holyfield and Azumah Nelson. I was in the gym with him [Nelson] a whole lot. I learned so much from watching those guys. Back then you saw more action in the gym than in the fights. But I wasn’t supposed to win that fight, De Leon was a helluva fighter. But I knew that there was no way he was walking out of that ring with his belt.

How’s life for you today?

I want to fight again. I’m serious about it. I’m back running. I’m a solid 253 now and I feel better than I did at age 23. The sun is out and I get my energy from the sun. I’m busting heavy bags right now, let me tell you. I’m not putting the guys down, but I don’t see any special talent out there to stop me today. Don’t let people say what I can and can’t do. Don’t let people try and put me in a cage and say I can’t do it [fight again]. Deontay Wilder, jeeze, he punches like he’s chopping down trees. He pulls back [with his punches] all the way back to the forest before he lets them go. I’ve never see anything like it in my life!

And Anthony Joshua?

He’s a good fighter, he has good technique. But he needs to learn more, he’s at that stage of his development where he needs to keep learning. Any fighter, they can always get better.

You fought Mike Tyson just before he became world champion in 1986.

I just wish I’d had two arms as a fighter. If I’d had both hands, I’d have beaten him. I’d have caught his right with my right and spun him and got him with my left hand. I’d have kicked his ass. But I broke my foot in that fight, in the first round. You won’t ever read about that. I twisted my left ankle and broke my foot. Can you imagine, a one-armed man with a broken foot fighting Tyson! I knew after he beat me he would go on to win the word title.

Who was the best heavyweight you fought?

Tim Witherspoon. He caught me good [stopping Ratliff in round seven in 1981]. I can’t take nothing away from Tyson, he got me as well. All my fights were as big as each other to me. I never looked at names or reputations, I just waited until the bell rang and then I performed as best as I could. Today, I look as young as I did in my 20s, apart from my white goatee, which goes down to my chest. My hair is still black and I don’t dye it. I’ve been blessed and I am grateful. I want to get together with a writer and put my story out, my testimonial. We’ll both make a million dollars.

With the increasing popularity of celebrity boxing, exhibition matches featuring former world champion boxers have become increasingly common in the boxing world. Floyd Mayweather, for instance, participates in several exhibitions every year, facing opponents ranging from YouTubers to MMA fighters and reality show contestants.

The Return of the Legends: Tyson and Jones Jr. Back in the Ring

Another former champion who has returned to the ring for exhibitions is Roy Jones Jr. Meanwhile, in late 2020, boxing legend Mike Tyson made a comeback in an exhibition match against Jones Jr.

in Los Angeles, which ended in a draw. Although Tyson, who was then 54 years old, performed admirably for his age, he has not fought in any other exhibitions since. However, he recently hinted at a possible return to the ring.In February of this year, Tyson traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Jake Paul vs.

Tommy Fury match, where he participated in the weigh-in and final confrontation. Speaking to TMZ.com, Tyson stated, “I don’t know…I’m just chilling out. I did that [fight with Jones], I wanted to do that. People in Saudi Arabia they want me to do this stuff too…I could be persuaded [to return to the ring].” When asked about the cost of getting him back in the ring, Tyson responded, “I would have to talk to the people.

When I see the money people for the end of the product, my mind works clearer. I can’t express myself right now financially.”

The Dream Rematch: Tyson vs. Holyfield III

One potential exhibition match that has generated a lot of interest is a rematch between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.

The two former champions faced each other twice as professionals, with Holyfield emerging victorious on both occasions. Neither fighter is a stranger to exhibition bouts, with Holyfield participating in an exhibition match against Vitor Belfort in September 2021, where he was unfortunately knocked out in the first round.At 60 years old, Holyfield is only three years older than Tyson, who turns 57 this June.

If the right financial incentives are offered, it is not out of the realm of possibility that these two legends could once again face each other in the ring.

Mike Tyson’s immortal punching power was evident his entire career but none more so than in a few exceptional circumstances.

One came when Tyson demolished a New York State Boxing Hall of Famer in 38 seconds, a win widely overlooked as a solid victory.

Tyson battered Lou Savarese at Hampden Park in the UK as part of his farewell tour. However, Savares is a fighter who boasts some solid performances.

Mike Tyson smashes Hall of Famer

But because Mike demolished Lou so quickly, Savarese was dismissed as a nobody, especially in the UK.

One quick look at the Savarese record. You immediately know that Tyson’s achievement is much better than it looks on paper.

As one of the 28-member New York HOF Class of 2020, the popular Savarese was formally inducted at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Savarese was a local favorite, born in the Bronx and from Greenwood Lake. He is a two-time New England Golden Gloves champion, having fought at Madison Square Garden.

Discussing his induction, Savarese said: “This is truly amazing. I’m a New York boxing historian from the 1920s of New York boxing history. It’s so lovely to have fought in the best place, New York, the epicenter of boxing.

Lou Savarese career

Savarese turned pro on April 30, 1989, knocking out James Smith in the fourth round of their fight in Houston.

Savarese won his first 36 pro fights, highlighted by his 36th, a seventh-round technical knockout victory over Buster Mathis, Jr.

With the triumph, Savarese claimed the vacant United States Boxing Association (USBA) heavyweight title.

It also set up a high-profile 1997 showdown with George Foreman in Atlantic City. In another good showing, Savarese lost a twelve-round split decision (114-113, 112-115, 110-118) for the vacant World Boxing Union (WBU) championship.

Best win

In addition, Savarese says his opening-round knockout of former world heavyweight champion James “Buster” Douglas in 1998 for the International Boxing Association World heavyweight title is his most significant accomplishment in the ring.

“I was a big underdog in the Douglas fight,” Savarese remembered. “He had a good jab. That’s number one for me.

“Winning my first New York Golden Gloves title [1985 when he stopped Jonathan Hill in the finals] in front of my fans, family, and friends was my amateur highlight.”

In addition to the IBA World, Savarese also won the WBO Inter-Continental and IBA Continental championships.

Besides former world champions Douglas, Witherspoon, and Mathis Jr., Savarese defeated world-class heavyweights such as David Bostice, Lance Whitaker, and Leo Nolan.

“I fought six world champions. Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Foreman, Witherspoon, Douglas, and Riddick Bowe in the amateurs.

“Max Kellerman once said I’m from the old-school of boxing. That’s good. I love that.”

Savarese will always embody what it is to be a New York boxer. Furthermore, Mike Tyson scored a significant victory – he knows that.

MMA athlete Bob Sapp has extended a challenge to former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, urging him to leave retirement and engage in a bout together.

Tyson, who recently participated in a comeback exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, received Sapp’s proposal as the initial contender to be considered.

“Mike, we’re all aware of our previous discussions about this fight,” Sapp expressed.

“I sent you a photograph along with this message: ‘Mike, if you agree to fight me, it will be a test of strength and skill.’ And that sentiment remains valid.”

“Mike, I have an interesting proposition for you. Now that you’ve left behind evasive tactics, please lend me your ear for a moment. How about a friendly confrontation where it’s you, me, and two of my most skilled fighters against two of your finest contenders?

“Let’s adhere to the esteemed principles of the Marquess of Queensbury Rules, promoting fairness and integrity. It’s worth mentioning that I perceive your hesitation to engage in a one-on-one encounter. Rest assured, I’m willing to face all of you, my fellow pugilists.

“That’s the challenge I present, taking into account our respective ages. Will you accept this invitation to fight me? Alternatively, you can consider engaging with my crew.”

According to Tyson’s statements, there were discussions about a potential fight between him and Bob Sapp in the past. Tyson confirmed that Sapp initially agreed to the bout, even under the Marquess of Queensbury rules. However, Tyson expressed confusion as the plans for the fight went through various changes and negotiations, eventually leading to his exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. Tyson admitted being uncertain about the shifting circumstances surrounding the potential bout with Sapp.

While Bob Sapp was certainly an intriguing choice as a potential opponent for Mike Tyson, the anticipated matchup between the two did not come to fruition. Instead, another opportunity arose for Tyson to face Roy Jones Jr., a three-weight world title-holder, who accepted the offer.

Although there were initial concerns regarding the timing of the exhibition bout between Tyson and Jones, it ultimately broke records and garnered significant attention when it finally took place.

While Mike Tyson expressed a clear desire to distance himself from a certain mindset and preferred not to involve spirituality in that aspect of his thoughts, there is still a slim possibility that the matchup between Tyson and Bob Sapp could be revived. In 2022, Tyson remains dedicated to his training, and Sapp continues to issue challenges, indicating their ongoing interest in the potential fight.

In June, Sapp reiterated his previous statements, recalling the discussions about the fight with Mike Tyson. He mentioned, “Mike, we all remember the nature of our conversation. I sent you a message accompanied by a photo, stating, ‘Mike, if you accept the challenge, I will emerge victorious, leaving you devastated.’ And that sentiment still holds true.”

Continuing with his message, Sapp directed his words to Tyson, offering a challenge. He said, “Now that you have ceased avoiding, please pay close attention. I propose a scenario where it would be you, me, and two of my top fighters against two of your finest contenders. Let’s stand tall and honor the principles of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules since it appears that you may have reservations about engaging in a one-on-one battle. I am prepared to face all of you, referring to you as punk boxers. I hold a certain level of respect for you, little Michael. Yes, that’s the challenge I present. Considering my age, will you accept the fight? Alternatively, you can choose to face my crew.”

At the peak of his career, Mike Tyson was called the most dangerous man in the world. And no wonder, because in the ring, this guy was like a devastating hurricane. He instantly accelerated to peak speeds and destroyed his opponents with his lightning fast punches. Every fight Mike made turned into a real show, and his spectacular knockouts caused admiration and awe for his talent. Without batting an eye, Tyson sent the top heavyweights of his era to the canvas and watched them fall helplessly at his feet. But before becoming “Iron Mike” Tyson had to pass many tests. How did a little thief from Brooklyn grow up to become the best knockout artist in the world with the highest paydays in boxing history?

Mike Tyson Says The One Person In History He Would Have Loved To Fight Was Achilles

Mike Tyson has faced and defeated incredible fighters during his tenure at the top of the boxing game.

So it’d be safe to assume he’d have a pretty epic list of boxing legends he would have loved to have gone toe-to-toe during his prime.

However, in typical Mike Tyson fashion, his potential dream opponent is a complete left field historical figure: the Greek legend himself, Achilles.

During an episode of his podcast Hotboxin’ with Mike earlier this year, Ryan Garcia and Tyson discussed who the former boxer believed was the greatest fighter ever.

Garcia asked the Baddest Man On The Planet: “If there is anyone in history you would like to fight, who would that be?”

Of course, the current sixth-best active lightweight was expecting an answer consisting of one of the greatest fighters of all time.

The likes of Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Sugar Ray Robinson come to mind.

But Tyson took the conversation down a different right.

Tyson replied: “Achilles.”

When queried about his answer, Tyson’s reasoning made sense, stating that the Greek god was ‘ as close to God as possible’.

Mike stated: “He’s the greatest warrior ever.”

Tyson went on to delve into his fascination with Roman Gladiators and his love of history.

Iron Mike then claimed he was planning on visiting Achilles’ tomb in Greece to pay respects to ‘the greatest warrior ever’.

Garcia followed this up by stating he’d love to join Mike on that expedition.

We’re sure Tyson vs Achilles would make a lot of pay-per-view sales as well, so in that sense certainly a fair choice.

Mike Tyson is certainly one of the most notable names in the history of boxing.

However, Bleacher Report only rated him at 46 on their all-time fighters list.

With fighters such as Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Floyd Mayweather Jr all ahead of him on the list, there were certainly some all-time options for Tyson to pick when it came to dream opponents.

However, Tyson’s answer makes the most sense coming from the man himself.