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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 03: Former boxer Mike Tyson performs during his one-man show “Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage” at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 03: Former boxer Mike Tyson performs during his one-man show “Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH – Live on Stage” at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on March 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
The two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is arguably one of the greatest boxers to have ever graced the squared circle. Tyson has faced and defeated incredible fighters. However, there are some people who the legendary boxer would love to fight.
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LAS VEGAS – FEBRUARY 25: Mike Tyson boxes Frank Bruno at the Hilton Hotel-Casino on February 25, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tyson defeated Bruno with a TKO in Round 5. (Focus on Sport via Getty Images)
During the Hotboxin’ with Mike podcast, Ryan Garcia and Tyson discussed the greatest fighter ever.
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Who is the greatest fighter, according to Mike Tyson?
On the podcast, Garcia asked the ‘Baddest Man on Planet’ who he would love to fight in history. Although ‘King Ry’ was expecting the name of a boxer as an answer, Tyson surprised him.
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Tyson said, “Achilles” was someone he would love to fight. According to him, Achilles was “as close to God as possible.” When asked why Achilles? Iron Mike stated, “He’s the greatest warrior ever.” Tyson also expressed his love and fascination with Roman Gladiators. The fascination comes in part because of his love for history.
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To pay his respects to the greatest warrior ever, Tyson plans on visiting the Achilles’ tomb in Greece. Garcia followed this up by stating that he would love to join Tyson on this journey.
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The greatest fighters Tyson has faced
Tyson has earned the reputation of one of the most intimidating fighters of his generation. However, he has done so by defeating some of the greatest boxers in the sport. Although, he hasn’t defeated all of them. Let’s take a look at these fights.
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Tyson faced Michael Spinks, whom he overpowered and knocked out in mere 91 seconds. Additionally, Tyson fought Evander Holyfield many times, once when he infamously bit Holyfield’s ear off. Finally, to everyone’s surprise, Iron Mike got knocked out by the underdog Buster Douglas.
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What do you think about Mike Tyson’s comments about the greatest warrior ever? Let us know in the comments below.
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