Mike Tyson vs Joe Frazier
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mike Tyson United States · 1966– 56% · #4 in the world
- Joe Frazier United States · 1944–2011 44% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Mike Tyson over Joe Frazier, 56% to 44%. Mike Tyson is #4 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Joe Frazier #9; among the 59 from the United States, they are #3 and #8.
The case for each
Mike Tyson: The heavyweight champion of the late 80s, undisputed at 21. They never met in the ring; Tyson did knock out Frazier's son Marvis in 30 seconds in 1986.
Joe Frazier: The 1964 Olympic champion and the first man to beat Muhammad Ali, famous for his left hook and relentless pressure.
Side by side
| Mike Tyson | Joe Frazier | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #9 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1966 | 1944 |