Tyson has publicly shared his admiration and respect for the great Mexican champion. Photo: Chris Hyde / Getty Images
Despite retiring 16 years of professional boxing, the statements of Mike Tyson continue to be one of the most respected in the environment, and is that their status as great legend in boxing history makes everyone pay attention to the moment when ‘Iron Mike’ compares races , even for other legends.
In one of the broadcasts of his podcast , Tyson was categorical in stating that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not the best fighter in history , and to argue his opinion he used the record of the Mexican champion Julio Cesar Chávez .
“Don’t tell me that Mayweather is the best fighter with 50 – 0 . He’s a great fighter, no question, but not with 50 – 0. Julio César Chávez had 90 fights undefeated , he fought like eight times a year against anyone who wanted to fight with him, against anyone who was in the rankings, “said the former champion of the completes.
Also, in case it hadn’t been clear enough, he reminded another legend to sharpen further your point. “Floyd is a great fighter , don’t take it the wrong way, but he had 50 fights undefeated, Sugar Ray Robinson had 47 fights, lost one, and then had a streak of 78 triumphs. With 60 knockouts, ”said Mike Tyson.
For its part, on previous occasions, Chávez has acknowledged that he maintains a great friendship with Tyson of whom he assures “ he has great appreciation, we share many fights, every time he sees me he hugs me with great euphoria. ”
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