Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mike Tyson United States · 1966– 54% · #4 in the world
- Evander Holyfield United States · 1962– 46% · #8 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Mike Tyson over Evander Holyfield by just 54% to 46%. Mike Tyson is #4 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Evander Holyfield #8; among the 59 from the United States, they are #3 and #7.
The case for each
Mike Tyson: The Brooklyn heavyweight who at 20 became the youngest heavyweight champion in history (1986) and unified the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, knocking out most of his opponents in the early rounds.
Evander Holyfield: The Atlanta boxer, the only four-time heavyweight champion, who beat Tyson twice: by stoppage in 1996 and in the 1997 rematch, when Tyson was disqualified for biting his ears.
Side by side
| Mike Tyson | Evander Holyfield | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #8 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1966 | 1962 |