Lennox Lewis Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Tyson Fury Beats Prime Mike Tyson

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Kristan Caryl

Lennox Lewis has given his view on a fantasy match-up between Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson.

Lewis is one of boxing’s greatest heavyweights, having become a three-time world champion and the last man to be undisputed before Oleksandr Usyk repeated that feat – against Tyson Fury – in May 2024.

‘The Lion’ defeated almost all of the top fighters in his era, including ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Vitali Klitschko in his final fight before retiring in 2004 with a record of 41 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw and never having lost his titles in the ring.

For many years, it seemed as though Fury was on track to match many of those records after becoming unified champion when he beat Wladimir Klitschko, then defeating American knockout artist Deontay Wilder in two thrilling fights after years out. However, he more recently tasted defeat twice to Usyk, prompting him to announce his retirement.

Brooklyn’s Tyson – who Fury was named after – holds the record for being the youngest ever heavyweight world champion, aged just 19.

A fantasy fight between the two heavyweights presents an intriguing clash of styles – Mike’s ferocity, speed and ability to close the distance versus Fury’s tricky style, huge weight advantage and movement.

Speaking to the Daily Mail for a round of winner stays on, Lewis was asked to pick who would win between the two and sided with his former foe.
“Mike Tyson.”

Another fight that may be resigned to the ‘fantasy’ category is that of Fury versus Anthony Joshua. Though the path seems clear to make the all-British banger after years of failed attempts, ‘The Gypsy King’ is adamant that he will not be returning to the ring.