Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mike Tyson United States · 1966– 50% · #4 in the world
- Floyd Mayweather United States · 1977– 50% · #5 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather: 50% each. Mike Tyson is #4 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Floyd Mayweather #5; among the 59 from the United States, they are #3 and #4.
The case for each
Mike Tyson: Became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 in 1986 and unified the WBA, WBC and IBF belts a year later, with most of his early wins coming by knockout. The two never met: a welterweight and a heavyweight from different eras.
Floyd Mayweather: Retired 50-0 after world titles in five weight classes, the defensive master who beat De La Hoya, Hatton, Mosley, Canelo and Pacquiao.
Side by side
| Mike Tyson | Floyd Mayweather | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #5 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1966 | 1977 |