Mike Tyson vs Sonny Liston
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mike Tyson United States · 1966– 65% · #4 in the world
- Sonny Liston United States · 1932–1970 35% · #34 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Mike Tyson over Sonny Liston, 65% to 35%. Mike Tyson is #4 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Sonny Liston #34; among the 59 from the United States, they are #3 and #26.
The case for each
Mike Tyson: Became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 in 1986; the two most intimidating heavyweights of their eras never shared a ring.
Sonny Liston: Knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round twice, in 1962 and 1963, the most feared heavyweight of his day until he lost to Ali.
Side by side
| Mike Tyson | Sonny Liston | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #34 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1966 | 1932 |