Muhammad Ali Warned George Foreman Not to Fight Mike Tyson During Comeback!

"George, Mike Tyson hits so hard!!" That was the WARNING Muhammad Ali gave to George Foreman around 1987 ... when a 40-year-old Foreman was considering a boxing comeback after a 10 year hiatus.
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[@whh3571]

That was a smooth Ali vs. Tyson answer he gave 💯

[@enuttylawrence4381]

I swear it was

[@chaselute2919]

Trae Stylez 💯 he wanted him 2 go against the grain but George a seasoned vet

[@alexharriott1159]

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two stars of a generation. kinda blows this theory out the window that there can't be two at once.

[@rickyv7757]

Yea, the two most popular fighters in history.

[@Chief2Moon]

Alex Harriott Neither guy you mention occupies the universal attention of Ali or Tyson

[@JelaniB28]

He handled that Ali vs Tyson question with wisdom

[@DhakaDough]

by far the wisest answer!

[@wysefavor]

He was crafty with his answer, but in their prime Tyson was knock Ali out easy work!!

[@chuckemeade]

@@wysefavor No, Ali would box Tyson silly. Tyson was exposed by Douglas.

[@dcaseng]

Tyson is overrated, and doesn't belong in the same conversation as Ali. Tyson was a great puncher, but he wasn't even the best fighter of his generation.

[@poolq422]

Instead of putting the 2 greats against each other, put them against yourself and see who you'll rather fight in their prime, Ali or Tyson? Ali was like a fox that would keep chipping away at you and Tyson was like a Hyena that'll keep coming at you. Both are respected in their rightful kingdom.

[@camphope9344]

If Big George says someone hit too hard, I believe him

[@williamwest9204]

He still wanted to fight him though lol. I wonder how that would have gone.

[@youngrody2386]

@@williamwest9204 Foreman at 3

[@Adam-cj2jg]

william west foreman by early KO

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@williamwest9204 Yeah, he's being gracious here in his old age. He wanted Tyson. And as far as power, George and Ernie Shavers and others hit harder than Tyson. What made prime Tyson a killer though, was his crazy speed combined with very good power.

[@MarkzBaui26]

the only one that surpasses tyson with rooney in the speed department was prime ali and thats saying something

[@bottlecap57]

No one hit like Big George. His opponents are still feeling it.

[@brianb7423]

Yeah even Tyson said foreman and shavers probably hit just as hard if not a little harder than him

[@kelvinessel2604]

Brian B Both hit harder than him. All I can say is a lot of boxers were lucky Foreman wasn't fast. He would've hospitalised lots of them.

[@OfficialDamaniScott]

Foreman was a hard hitter but no where near a Tyson punch. Even Ali said Ernie Shavers hit harder than Foreman did.

[@skydaddy2426]

@@OfficialDamaniScott Forman has a thudding power that just folds people over. Tyson has snap in his punch that more flash knockouts happen from. If they ever fought I think Tyson would get rid if Forman in 3

[@jasonhayward7231]

Remember when that dude started running from him in the ring. Then he never came back for the second round. Foreman hit to hard.

[@lukepeacham9663]

Tyson getting the respect he deserves finally

[@phantomstratocaster]

you mean when he went to jail

[@jasonhellboy_]

@@phantomstratocaster keyboard warrior, say it to tyson's face bitch

[@vanvev6920]

@@jasonhellboy_ hahahahaha

[@lloydkline6946]

Evander holyfield, Lennox Lewis not afraid of Mike tyson

[@30over3]

@@lloydkline6946 Holyfield admits he was afraid of Prime Tyson. He says it. Post prison Tyson - different story.

[@suchen403]

"One star has to be out of the way so that the other can develop." This is the best way I've ever heard to put all GOAT disputes to rest. So much wisdom in big george.

[@supermanprime1281]

I've always wondered why this always happened no matter fighter or sport

[@sideeyed7682]

@@supermanprime1281History repeats itself.

[@AbdullahKhan-uz2bm]

George foreman you legend and a pure gentleman

[@billy22oenix]

Mr. George F, . . Always Humble & Always Smile 🙏🙏👍👍

[@ricolucas3410]

Ahhhh the Mike Tyson/ Muhammad Ali paradox: there can only be one GOAT per generation.

[@johnsmith7629]

Duh

[@alcottdevalte7440]

A 1964-67 Ali vs a 1985-88 Tyson would have been a 12 round decision fight. Ali can't be ko'd and Tyson never lost a decision as a pro. Do the math while figuring out how unpredictable Ali would be and how relaxed Tyson would be that night...

[@Krymsx]

Search up Muhammad Ali Defence master on Yt and you'll see how ridiculous his reaction time and ability to lean back was in his prime in the 60's

[@unclesam530]

Ali/Tyson/Mayweather each GOAT's of their generations

[@mando11488]

I wouldnt count them as the same generation.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Just imagine a 1966 Ali, a 1973 Foreman and a 1986 Tyson fighting today. They would all be billionares and would have given us spectaluar fights...

[@kalashnikov47ful]

Soumik Biswas how are you gonna put dillian Whyte in that sentence over Andy Ruiz ?

[@kalashnikov47ful]

Soumik Biswas completely missed the point of what I said, how are you gonna put Dillian in that dumbass sentence over Ruiz who actually battered Aj and knocked him out?

[@jayo208]

@Soumik Biswas the fact that yall are even mentioning those guys as if ANY of them are comparable to the ALL-TIME GREATS is laughable and indicative of your perspective and knowledge of the history of the heavyweight division 🤦‍♂️. Every single one of them would get outboxed and knocked silly in the eras that pre-date theirs.......the skill level is nowhere close 🤷‍♂️

[@jonmack2437]

Nah. They'd be stalling fights like fighters do now bc that's the era were in today. If wilder Aj and fury grew up in the 60s, they wouldve fought eachother multiple times bc it was the standard

[@lifewithgthemac161]

Soumik Biswas 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bodijisattva9333]

I've always admired BIG George, for his humility as he got older and wiser. His respect for Ali. He became softer and more caring then anyone with a record like his. George Foreman you are a hero!!!

[@jvs333]

George Foreman the most gracious, decent, humble man to ever have been a champion

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Yeah, never speaks a bad word about anyone really good guy.

[@joshuatree5620]

Him,and Joe Frazier

[@jvs333]

Joshua Tree yeah Frazier was the salt of the earth type, good man

[@gerrywagoner26]

True, and possibly Marciano. Gentlemen.

[@fantasyfightstudiostm2781]

Floyd Patterson enters the chat

[@Tonycillian5]

Ali, Foreman, and Frazier basically the brothers of boxing. One of the greatest sporting trios ever

[@mikimiyazaki]

Mike was a systematic, technical, fundamentally sound in fighter. There was nothing "bulldog" about his style.

[@mecontadmanboy7959]

Cormier is so dumb sometimes

[@Qwerty-ex2id]

He LOOKS like a bulldog and cuz of how vicious his punches and knockouts are thats why they say that

[@cyruscheek8448]

Qwerty Mike is more like a Tiger than a bulldog , waiting patiently and then striking the vulnerable spot at the precise moment.

[@Qwerty-ex2id]

@@cyruscheek8448 nah hesa bulldog

[@balance5216]

Why do people including yourself assume the term “bulldog” is in offensive taste.. It’s actually quite a compliment. Referring someone to a bulldog represents toughness tenacity ect

[@jeanwillemse2662]

George literally just answered a question nobody ever thought we would get the answer to...not the answer we wanted but that sure makes sense.

[@happygilmore2100]

Anthony Joshua fought like George Said and it worked.

[@zomiwater6209]

Happy Gilmore 💯

[@mrx892]

Happy Gilmore : Facts‼️

[@jaron-craighunter4485]

Called it right

[@jamalnasar935]

Happy Gilmore boxers these days are nothing compared too old days boxers. Anthony Joshua and that wouldn’t last a round with mike Tyson or Ali

[@harryhollows4833]

He ran

[@stilesjohnson1745]

George Foreman still grilling even in interviews.🔥🔥

[@forthewanderingmind8154]

Ali: This man is dangerous. Foreman: I'm dangerous!

[@iloverosenamajunas8082]

Im happy that he is sharp still. Few people can come out healthy after heavyweight boxing

[@derrickbrooks5122]

Gotta love this legend never spoke of his self in the same light however he is right there

[@demetriusdion286]

AJ did exactly what George Foreman stated here: Jab, grapple and step back, and circle the ring Jab.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

What does that say about Joshua though? Ruiz came in a fat slob who let the money go to his head in the rematch yet Joshua still had that much trouble. I like Joshua but he's only holding the belt until Fury gets the chance to take it from him.

[@hardcoreboxing4195]

007 It says he’s not one dimensional like Wilder and has the ability to adapt to certain opponents, yeah Ruiz was a fat blob but he was a fat blob in the first fight and has been a fat blob his whole career, Btw Fury gained a load of weight and got praised for it when he stopped Wilder with the ‘added power’ but cause Ruiz did it and it didn’t work it’s suddenly a laughing stock and the win for Joshua is totally disregarded

[@bifftannen66]

Foreman being real humble here, they had a Tyson type of talent in Ali's days, he was called George Foreman!

[@commanderwatchman9994]

The brilliance of George Foreman answering the question. Lol. How would an Ali vs Tyson fight have looked?I liked how he answerd the question. Lol. George is my Hero. 👍🏽😎 Have a great day Mr. Foreman.

[@mohamedjama1458]

What a humble guy George foreman he was had hitting guy

[@anasrabbani]

George is great. How nicely he sums up Ali VS Tyson. Simply magnificent

[@KingGeorge23]

I would have loved to see Mike Tyson with Cus his whole career.

[@TheRealWorldNews247]

God can only allow so much greatness Mike father diedevery thing went down hill And cus and probably 1 or 2 more people Really love mike sad but true Cus was his father fyi

[@lloydkline6946]

Mike tyson fired is boxing trainer

[@AhmadHamzabalad]

He would've retired undefeated.. 75/0 shattering Rocky Marcianno's record of 49/0

[@theslavepsychology]

With Rooney, Cus wouldn't have lived that long, but it would have been nice if Cus lasted until at least 1990

[@lloydkline6946]

@@theslavepsychology life is remembering what your late parents, teachers taught mike tyson, mike tyson fired kevin ronney, mike tyson is very lucky to meet cus as a boxing coach etc etc, Paul McCarthy Beatles singer and writer has said you grew up ,have a family, get married, cannot stay together , , baseball pitcher losing speed off his fastball, great pitcher developed few more pitches, like a change-up , split finger fastball , slider etc etc, mike tyson could fight lefty or rightty and knock boxers out, , joe fraizer had only one eye i hear

[@JRenee-Sings]

Much respect George 🥊 They didn't call him " Iron " Mike for nothin

[@81runaway]

i like how he said ''every champion was born by the stars..because it was their time..and could never exist together''

[@abdulazizahmed1997]

You will never see like this relationship these days Even they had clash but the respect is there

[@JohnDoe-id1es]

What a smart, great, humble man.

[@ricoeab2]

George a Classic man and a way with his words. I love how he says things

[@jedigovna9537]

Love hearing Big Georges thoughts on todays fights! God bless

[@thestrengthwithin4249]

Don’t you just love this gentleman and also a true legend 🌹

[@collinsobeng-fosu827]

George is a great analyst. All his submissions are full of wisdon. Love his response to the Tyson and Mohammed Ali fight.

[@Inglesdivertidocomshai]

Tyson was a beast!! No one came close to him when he was in his prime in terms of power.

[@thefabolouserasmus]

And he's a convicted RƦ!$T too

[@LW-nx5zv]

Power is wilder You mean speed and head movement with the power

[@wonderfool1772]

Cleveland williams, ron lyle, george foreman, sonny liston, earnie shavers all harder hitters than tyson

[@moneymaker7649]

Prime tyson is number one in my books. I think that tyson who beat berbick or spinks would beat any heavyweight in their prime .that tyson was scary.

[@Trippywolf222]

Desiderius Erasmus stfu

[@aniki937]

Oooooh, what an era we living. Every day I watch differents videos of boxing legends taking each other big care of their brothers and that just warms my heart. Not only all of them were talented but they all are so wise and gentle. I love it. So much respect

[@rickshannep4033]

So humble and wise. Great respect for George Foreman.

[@MrTommy0326]

When Tyson was on top of his game in his prime with his original trainers, he was unstoppable

[@vlLEGTxSQUADX]

@Manifest-Easy tyson was never rocked in that fight lets not forget he won with a fractured foot tyson was INEXPERINCED and green when he fought tillis had he rematched tillis in his prime hed knock him out like he did spinks so stop

[@Eridesu22111]

Who’s here after AJ and Andy Ruiz rematch Goerge Formen knew the plan before it happened perfectly.

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

This is awesome great little chat with George

[@onguad]

Always good to see George in the commentary conversation. Such a lovable guy now.

[@clydeb7713]

Big George is like a teddy bear now. You can't hug him though because you can't get your arms around him. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aspiknf]

His grills suck

[@moejoe6105]

i grow up in 70s ,george forman was the hardest puncher in his prime time ,

[@meatwad1]

Ali fought both and said Shavers was the hardest hitter he ever fought. And George said the 3 hardest hitters he ever fought were Ron Lyle, Cleveland Williams and Gerry Cooney. There's a clip of a guy who fought both Frazier and Foreman. I can't remember the guy's name but he was a sparring partner for most of the greats of the 70's. He said Joe Frazier hit harder than George Foreman. He said something like, "He hit harder because they were clean shots. They had snap in them."

[@mauricesamuel5686]

I love the humbleness he gives...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@trommelbiel]

Best answer I have heard regarding the outcome if a Mike Tyson against Muhammad Ali fight. Indeed there will never be another Mike Tyson in our lifetime. Probably forever.

[@ak9784]

George you are one of the greatest and most humble human beings on this planet not just a boxer, but definitely the hardest puncher of all time, not Wilder, not Tyson, not Louis, nothing hits harder then your wild running uppercut, you could decapitate an average person with that punch!!!

[@talisaswanson9777]

100% Truth

[@elbert3987]

he just said tyson was the best

[@talisaswanson9777]

Hes being modest.

[@elbert3987]

@@talisaswanson9777 his talking about comparison, about legend, he was good but not a legend

[@calvincordy2465]

Lol that was funny u rite😂😂

[@jbmolina6383]

He was spot on about Ruiz and Joshua 2.

[@planbmindset9475]

Great interview on behalf of Foreman

[@rosemarie92123]

BEST WORDS OF WISDOM FROM GEORGE!! JT FROM MEX

[@ameerulaqmalmalek9470]

George is always a humble guy.. Despite all pain he's gone through.. He is a very very strong man, mentally and physically. Love this legend

[@joerotter2873]

I like his way of thinking he needs to commentate.

[@carnellalford8210]

Me 2 Tyson would of never fought Ali!!

[@JohnDoe-id1es]

He used to commentate for HBO. He retired unfortunately. I miss him, he was great at it

[@rickrick5041]

@@JohnDoe-id1es I think they fired him. I don't know why

[@JohnDoe-id1es]

@@rickrick5041 i thought he retired. Well, F them if they did. I heard they fired Lennox Lewis...

[@rickrick5041]

@@JohnDoe-id1es I think they did. Re Foreman we don't know. Some say he didn't get along with Merchant but on Google: Foreman got chased out of town when back-to-back weeks had controversial decisions, one was DLH-Mosley II, the other Byrd-Oquendo. Big George told it like he saw it and was unjustly penalized and made into a scapegoat. It was bull****! "Officially", he left for other reasons, but in reality, he was forced out.

[@warweaponx6629]

George Foreman has such a beautiful soul. I had the pleasure of meeting him briefly years ago and he was such a nice and kind person.

[@rabbitphobia]

WOW... How humble is this great boxer and an even greater humble man.

[@LPSpooks]

Extremely Wise Beyond his years he just prophesied HOW Joshua wON the rematch WOW

[@masterblackmon]

wise words from uncle George

[@theeaskey]

Tyson and Ali at the same time , love the analogy...two stars cannot excist together one star has to move to make way for the other. Love it George.i do miss Frazier. My all time favorite.

[@mochir2516]

Thanks for all the wisdom George!

[@oncall21]

George looks fantastic!

[@quinnwilliams2437]

Indeed.

[@deenad3562]

*Lucky man, has all his faculties and uses them well!*

[@RandomTvv]

Great video i love it

[@beck3740]

Big George is such a humble and lovable human being. Legend.

[@jrftv1992]

As a close friend and distant relative of Mike Tyson, I have actually sparred with him twice, back in 2018, he is still a very capable fighter even at old age, his punches are incredibly fast and solid and feels like as if bricks are being launched at you from all angles, so I can only imagine how unbeievably monsterous they were in his prime. I don't blame foreman for not wanting any part of Tyson.

[@soapsportsnews5727]

You got proof?

[@owencampbell8799]

Bullshit. I’m a distant relative of Adam and Eve

[@lidilodo9964]

Wow keren. Bila bener kamu sodara Mike Tyson.

[@migueldiaz7201]

Según escuché tyson le tenía miedo a George Foreman

[@robbrown2358]

That would've been the fight of a lifetime....Big George Foreman...Iron Mike Tyson.. Getting it on... Just the thought 🤔 of it... Sends chills up my spine

[@mista_fur3346]

Nothing better than watching two dudes getting it on right?

[@williamwest9204]

Idk who'd honestly win. I think it'd probably be a points win for tyson or a late match KO win for foreman

[@robbrown2358]

@@williamwest9204 Totally agree

[@williamwest9204]

@@robbrown2358 yeah, tyson was a motherfucker in the ring, but if big George could take the best of shavers and holyfield, holyfield being past his prime when he faught tyson technically, then he could take tysons best, and depending on what level of "punched out" tyson got by say round 9 or 10 foreman would have a chance, just like Moorer, sept tyson HAS to get close anyway do to being much shorter than foreman at 5'9.

[@Yash-fr3mz]

Mr. Foreman is a real gentleman, implicitly yes we all will pass away one day still people don’t dare to accept other’s appreciation but he always pays respect to other potential fighters as well without discrimination. So nice of you with lots of respect.

[@samsanimalwatching2580]

George Foreman always has so much wisdom to share, also he gives respects where it is due specially his friend Ali and Tyson for his boxing skills.

[@ronster6017]

Tyson's speed and defense were phenomenal too..I would of loved to see Tyson get rattled with some Foreman punches and hear Tyson give Foreman ultimate respect.Boy can Foreman punch!

[@anthonywillis7634]

Damn, George was on the money! 💰

[@warrendoris9669]

Great how George and Ali became such good friends! Big George is a gracious guy.

[@guitartherapy7208]

George Foreman always suprises me. His answer about Ali vs. Tyson is the wisest one I’ve heard. He is highly intelligent, looks like a kind man, but a monster in the ring. And he is so humble.

[@SiLoMixMaster]

George predicted the way AJ would fight Ruiz in the rematch to a tee

[@imperialkingdom4821]

Aj must have seen the clip bcoz it was identical..

[@orionpavlos4479]

Tf is a bulldog style? Mike could box and had power. His peek a boo style was crazy.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Orion Pavlos The dude was not familiar with boxing terminology 😂

[@jberryberry6677]

@Orion Pavlos..... Bulldog style low & aggressive Ferocious relentless type of attack

[@NOTLKU86]

Orion Pavlos that’s how I know not everyone with mic 🎤 know what they talking about tf is a bulldog style

[@onguad]

Although he fought from the peek-a-boo stance, he called it “bulldog” because from the moment the bell rang he was on them like a dog. No time to even fight back and he’s hit you 12 times and you’re dead. They may also call it swarmer but mike was too majestic to be put in one category. Swarmers tend to take a lot of punches and when mike was young he could hardly be touched.

[@popeye697]

He might be referring to the way Mike would just keep coming. He might bob and weeve, but he never really backed awat from punches. He would stay close to take away opponents reach advantage since most of his fights were against taller fighters.

[@Ltasty]

Spot on with the Joshua ruiz analysis as well

[@tonyhurd5697]

No matter how long we live on earth . There will never be boxing like the 60’s 70’s and 80’s , not even close 🥊🥊

[@goofydog2]

Concerning Ali vs Tyson, George was right on target!

[@terrencehead6213]

Tyson was my era, and what a great era it was!!!

[@jameshickey5939]

Well said

[@xEXx187]

Awseome answer in regards to Ali an Tyson fighting. Couldnt of worded it better

[@millionone1336]

One of the greatest comments and Answer that a person can say that's wisdom

[@roadrunner8698]

George Foreman and Muhammed Ali....are the best ever!!!!!!

[@keyboardbeats]

Sounds like something Ali would say!

[@paulwonderley538]

Signs of a true champion humility and honesty

[@shaynelahmed6323]

Full of grace! As always. Beautiful big George!

[@figo88figo]

jab hit hold, the only guy who called it!

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Yeah, and they interviewed George when Ruiz stepped off the scales at 283. He said, "It's over. Ruiz blew it. Now all AJ had to do is box him". The man knows boxing inside out. He's seen it all in his lifetime.

[@daddyl4865]

2 stars well said 💪

[@norbertalbertz7259]

I could listen to big George all day, very smart man and a true champ

[@bottlecap57]

George bust open more heavy bags than anyone. Thunderous power!

[@eagleeye8916]

Tyson was a bull in the ring . I always felt sorry for his opponents when he was in his prime

[@NB24824]

Eagle Eye even Tyson himself felt sorry for his opponents. He always huged them after the fight 😄

[@am33x]

@M B fought a washed out Tyson with drug abuse problems , convicted due to lying women and most importantly, his new trainer was inadequate.

[@rafaelnacha1788]

If Mike Tyson was the bulls in battle And Mohammed Ali would be the matador. Tyson might powerful with alot power & rages But Ali is faster with tactics and stamina that can hold his own all day Tyson didn't had the stamina to go 20 round like Ali did, when he fought the great champions like George Foreman and Joe Frazier and many other

[@am33x]

@@rafaelnacha1788 87-89'' Tyson was pretty much Frazier v2.0. Frazier was arguably the only legit threat to a healthy, prime Ali.

[@rafaelnacha1788]

@@am33x that what I mean if Ali can go toe to toe with Joe Frazier(had the same offence & defense style of Tyson) and George Foreman(had one of the strongest hits on planet) and came up on top. That is insanely feats The thing is that Ali is he has been fought a powerful boxer like Joe Frazier and George Foreman But Tyson has never gone with boxer that are Faster/speeders, more tactical & has stamina and his chin can take powerful blows and hooks (Ali's ability).

[@stumpz69]

If cus was still alive Tyson would of been undefeated people talk about the Lennox fight he was high on coke at the press conference and clearly lost his love for boxing way before the Lennox fight...

[@BiggMeechie93]

More likely if he stayed with Rooney. Mike got the title after Cus passing & was still undefeated 56-0 had he stayed with Rooney never met Robin Givens & Don King

[@lifewithgthemac161]

Exactly I been saying the same thing for years 💯💯

[@lifewithgthemac161]

Vincent Preston 😂😂😂😂💀💀

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Half Mike when he fought lewis.. post jail Mike would of been beaten by many

[@justtimm1255]

If if didn't mean if then what?

[@diamondblanko5720]

That answer was beautiful✊🏾

[@returnofthestrangers]

George always gives Ali up most respect, it takes a true legend to recognise another, God bless

[@TrueDue]

Big Gerorge predicted the fight

[@cmejia4401]

Mike was the new era at that time. I know Mike has his flaws, but if he stayed focused and out of prison....

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

I think once Buster showed you have to press forward against Mike instead of back pedaling (often in abject fear), the riddle of Mike was solved. Tyson couldn't fight going backwards as Buster, Lewis, Holyfield, and even Ruddock showed (Razor had success when he moved forward, but ultimately lost). Anyway, Mike was exciting to watch, that's for sure.

[@leroyrs]

@@Thomas-fk3cw Tyson was already losing his momentum long before his Douglas fight. Experts watched and told that on TV. Boxing didn't belong to the important things in his life anymore. He'd become lazy and complacent, seduced by alcohol and drugs. Buster Douglas gave his life for this fight and prepared himself perfectly while Mike spent the night before the fight with maids and Asian prostitutes. His career was over long before Holyfield and especially Lewis fought him. But Mike didn't realize. When he came back from prison his boxing style was awful. No movement, no footwork or combinations. He was an arrogant prick believing that would have been enough for a superfit Holyfield, He learned the truth the hard way. Lewis should have fought 80s Mike. But he continued as amateur. He fought Mike when he and his management knew that Mike was done. There were boxers who made Tyson move backwards and lost anyway. Ask Frank Bruno...

[@leroyrs]

@@Thomas-fk3cw BTW Tyson was an arrogant prick in his prime as well after his prime. But he was the best during the 80s. Lennox was the best fighter in the 90s. I'm a boxingfan not someones fan boy. Holyfield was amazing against Tyson and deserved his win. Tyson vs Lewis was a farce. Of course Lewis deserved the win too. But that wasn't a competition, cause Tyson was a fat untrained ill man that time The last great fight was Lewis vs Klitschko...

[@ashishdayal7560]

Lolzzzz how humble the hardest hitter in boxing history sounds, hats off George

[@mpaung]

Wow! Great advice!

[@parrmik]

And thats exactly what happend in the joshua fight; well called george!

[@fahadfarooq7815]

You can imagine how destructive Mike tyson was,, If a guy like big George was warned by the greatest to not be in the ring with Iron Mike

[@williamwest9204]

George still wanted to fight him though tysons people and his just couldn't seem to make it happen. I'd have loved seeing a 44yo foreman vs tyson.

[@johnc.8298]

It didn't seem to stop Buster Douglas from making Iron fall like lead.

[@williamwest9204]

@Thomas Florio foreman was stronger and more accurate in his older age

[@williamwest9204]

@Thomas Florio obviously your not a fighter either, or an older man at that, your ability does go down, speed goes down if you don't train it, and your timing goes if your speed does, but you can build muscle at any age and that's what foreman did, he focused on power and accuracy in his comeback. And a boxers longevity is about how much damage and injuries they receive, george had few.

[@williamwest9204]

@Thomas Florio why believe you? Were you in the ring with him? And you can say what you want on theory but the proof was in the pudding, nobody dropped foreman in his comeback, tyson wouldn't have had any better chance. Especially at having to get within range of foreman which nobody who beat him wanted to do or did. Excluding when he got robbed against Shannon Briggs.

[@SJ-hz7iu]

That was one of the most classic answer you can ever find on Ali vs Tyson fight.. very true answer, if u understand the depth of the words, this guy is speaking.. loved it..

[@Roo986]

Very diplomatic George, what a guy...

[@franciz6713]

Now its new generation

[@oscarpark1523]

Trying to Rope-a-dope Mike Tyson is the definition of fool hearty.

[@handzofstone1152]

Not really, this is one of the biggest misconceptions amongst Tyson fans. It would've been dangerous for sure but the rope-a-dope was mainly effective against fighters who would gas out later in the fight, something that Tyson was known to do.

[@oscarpark1523]

To let Tyson in his prime hit you that hard for that long? Nothing against Joe Frazier, or George Foreman, but I think Mike was in a different class altogether.

[@devonalexandra9963]

@@oscarpark1523 jesse ferguson a tomato can with 20 losses rope a doped him for 6 rounds in mikes prime.

[@gerrywagoner26]

Frazier said when he watched Ali rope-a-dope Foreman he was thinking “He couldn’t get away with that with Marciano.” (Book “Smoking Joe”)

[@sasazivanovic777]

Foreman is a living Legend.

[@saharadesert77]

You didnt lose face..we still love george