Mike Tyson Vs. Deontay Wilder: Who Would Win?

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Ultimately, it all comes down to people who have actually faced either Deontay Wilder or Mike Tyson. Wilder has always been unable to beat Tyson Fury. The pair has faced twice, with the first match ending in a split decision draw, and the second one ending in a technical knockout for Fury. Being named after Mike Tyson, Fury obviously has a healthy respect for the man. Apart from that, both Tysons have gone on record saying that prime Iron Mike would absolutely beat the self-described Gypsy King, and a simulated Fight Night match between the two indeed saw the OG Tyson steamroll his way through his larger compatriot. This, of course, doesn't bode well for Wilder, a man who's yet to beat Fury. 

Tyson (Mike) and Wilder have also exchanged ideas about what would happen if the two met at the heights of their powers. As Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report tells us, Wilder opined in 2018 that he could absolutely beat a 1986 version of Tyson. When asked for comment, Tyson simply replied: "I don't think so." Incidentally, he wasn't alone in this sentiment. Lennox Lewis, who actually faced Tyson past his prime, had this to say about this particular fantasy fight: "I like Wilder, but he's never been in there with someone that ferocious who truly wants to break his ribs with every punch. I don't see it!" And that, we feel, is that.

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