Fans of Roger Federer are huge, as well as some of them are a few of the most influential people in the world. Recently, the American former professional boxer, Mike Tyson, talked about one of his favorite tennis players of all time. He talked about the gameplay of Roger Federer. He compared him to none other than a legendary professional boxer, Muhammad Ali. This is undoubtedly a huge compliment from Mike Tyson.

Roger Federer has established his legacy in the field of tennis as Muhammad Ali did in boxing. The incumbent generation of players draws inspiration from him.

Mike Tyson compares Roger Federer to Muhammad Ali

The former professional boxer has never hidden the fact that his favorite tennis player in all aspects is Novak Djokovic. However, in a recent podcast, he gave Roger Federer the credit for getting compared to the legendary professional boxer, Muhammad Ali. Tyson said, “I am just a big fan of Federer.”

Furthermore, he could not stop himself from comparing the tennis player to the boxing legend and said, “It’s almost like Ali was back in his prime.”

Defining his effortless and flawless gameplay, Tyson said, “He’s always moving, he’s in the air; he’s smooth.” Roger Federer is a player who has garnered the love and support of millions around the world.

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Despite not being his supporters, tennis enthusiasts can not help but admire the absolutely wondrous matches that he has played on the court. And that is the reason bidding farewell to the Swiss Maestro was a difficult task for even his arch-rivals, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Mike Tyson’s daughter Milan once played with her favorite Novak Djokovic

Like father, like daughter. Tyson’s daughter is a huge tennis enthusiast and loves to play tennis. She hit a few balls with her absolute favorite, Novak Djokovic, at the 2018 Indian Wells. In the end, she also got a warm hug from the player.

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Milan is coaching at Serena Williams’ ex-coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s academy. One day, she wishes to be a top player and win as many titles as she can.