Muhammad Ali vs Mike Tyson
Which boxer? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Muhammad Ali United States · 1942–2016 60% · #1 in the world
- Mike Tyson United States · 1966– 40% · #4 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Muhammad Ali over Mike Tyson, 60% to 40%. Muhammad Ali is #1 of the 110 boxers in the world ranking and Mike Tyson #4; among the 59 from the United States, they are #1 and #3.
The case for each
Muhammad Ali: The three-time heavyweight champion of the 1960s and 70s: Liston, the Fight of the Century, the Rumble in the Jungle, the Thrilla in Manila.
Mike Tyson: The heavyweight of the late 80s, champion at 20 and undisputed at 21, feared for his speed and early knockouts. They never met: Ali retired in 1981, Tyson turned pro in 1985.
Side by side
| Muhammad Ali | Mike Tyson | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #4 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Born | 1942 | 1966 |