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Mike Tyson ‘worshipped’ Muhammad Ali but says another fighter will always be his favourite

Heavyweight star Mike Tyson is the favourite boxer of many fans and fighters, but when quizzed on his own personal icon, ‘Iron Mike’ only had one answer. Tyson’s rise to the top during the 1980’s will forever be remembered as one of the most astonishing periods in the history of the division, as Tyson destroyed … Read more

Muhammad Ali singled out one man as his toughest ever opponent: “He was a truly great heavyweight”

Muhammad Ali was never short of options when asked to name the toughest opponent he ever faced. The career of “The Greatest” is filled with historic moments, edge-of-the-seat drama and a litany of fighters eager to knock his ego down a notch. Across 21 years and 61 fights, he travelled the world taking on all-comers, … Read more

“I’m better than Ali”: Heavyweight legend says his record proves that he’s really the best ever

Not many fighters would boldly claim that they are greater than Muhammad Ali. Ali is arguably the biggest name in the history of boxing, becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion after wins over fellow legends like George Foreman and Joe Frazier. He had 61 fights in total, winning 56 of them, as he dominated the … Read more

Bernard Hopkins names the only fighter he ranks above Muhammad Ali: “He’s the best ever”

Many boxing fans view the iconic Muhammad Ali as the greatest boxer of all time, but fellow legend Bernard Hopkins believes there is one man that ranks even higher. Ali rose to stardom in the 1960s, and would go on to dominate the banner division up until the 1970s, becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion … Read more

Teddy Atlas says current world champion should retire: “I saw what happened to Muhammad Ali”

Iconic trainer and pundit Teddy Atlas, who knows the dangers of his sport better than most, has urged one of boxing’s pound-for-pound stars to hang up his gloves. Atlas, along with former Mike Tyson trainer Kevin Rooney, plied his trade under the tutelage of Cus D’Amato at the Catskill Boxing Club, New York. During that … Read more

Larry Holmes delivers KO verdict on prime Mike Tyson vs Muhammad Ali after facing both legends

Legendary heavyweight Larry Holmes is one of just two men to have fought both Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali. Holmes became world heavyweight champion in June 1978, and then fought Ali in October 1980. The bout was controversial, with many believing Ali shouldn’t have been in the ring that night, as Holmes claimed a 10th … Read more

Larry Holmes fought Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson but named another heavyweight as the best he faced

Larry Holmes suffered only one stoppage defeat during his illustrious career, succumbing to the astounding power of Mike Tyson in 1988. Yet, ‘The Easton Assassin’ maintains that Tyson was not the fighter who provided him with his toughest fight. Holmes’ legendary seven-year run as the heavyweight ruler remains as one of the most prestigious reigns … Read more

Muhammad Ali made it clear who his boxing idol was: “He was the king”

Muhammad Ali is the boxing idol of many fighters, and the heavyweight legend once revealed who he deems to be his. Ali is arguably the biggest name in the history of the sport, first entering the paid ranks after he won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. He held the undisputed … Read more

Oscar De La Hoya says only one fighter in history was as great as Muhammad Ali

Former Olympic gold medallist and multi-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya has two men tied in the age-old debate over who is the greatest boxer of all time. ‘The Golden Boy’ is now best known as the face of Golden Boy Promotions, but in his prime he was a potent mix of speed, athleticism … Read more

Evander Holyfield names the greatest heavyweight in boxing history: “It’s not Muhammad Ali”

Evander Holyfield is more qualified than most when it comes to debating who the greatest heavyweight of all time is. ‘The Real Deal’ moved up to heavyweight in the late 1980s after becoming undisputed at cruiserweight, and it didn’t take him long to make an impact in the banner division. He became undisputed heavyweight champion … Read more

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