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Comparing two legends from the same sport from a different period is difficult. That’s why the debate of GOAT never gets old or concludes. For example, people often debate between Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. However, it gets more difficult if one has to choose between two legends of different sports. When someone talks about having Bruce Lee against Tyson, there cannot be a definitive answer. In this circumstance, the answer completely depends on the choice and perspective.
Similarly, Ariel Helwani once confessed to Mike Tyson about his choice of the winner between Bruce Lee and Mike Tyson. How did Mike Tyson react to his answer? Let’s have a glance at what he said.
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Mike Tyson opened up on his chances against Bruce Lee
Mike Tyson is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. His in-ring performances had been so spectacular that no one could ever say otherwise. In 2019, when he was featured on the Helwani Show, Ariel revealed an instance where he had to choose between Lee?and Tyson. Helwani?said,?“The Dan Levy Charge Show recently they asked me in his prime who would have won in a no-holds-barred fight? Mike Tyson or Bruce Lee? I picked you, was that right?”?
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ENTER THE DRAGON ENTER THE DRAGON Bruce Lee fighting with Jackie Chan Date: 1973. Strictly editorial use only in conjunction with the promotion of the film. Credit line mandatory. This image is copyright of the film company and is supplied under the terms of issue as film still. No commercial or book cover use permitted without prior consent from the film company. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Mandatory credit line: Image courtesy Warner Bros / Ronald Grant Archive / Mary Evans
Tyson replied,?“Thank you very much, thank you very much, thank you very much. I like to think you are right too. I think you are right. Hey, listen, if Bruce Lee really could beat me in a fight. I would really think this is an interesting world because that should not happen.”
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Helwani followed with another question. He asked,?“Well, it’s anything goes, so he can kick, could knee, he could do a bunch of stuff, you could just punch.”?Tyson answered,?“Listen, can I tell you something? All right, so, that almost like me and Floyd (Mayweather) having a street fight. He’s the same size, he’s 135lbs. That’s me and Tank fighting.”?
The deep impact of Bruce Lee’s philosophy
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Mike Tyson believes he can beat Bruce Lee. However, Lee had made a deep impact on Iron Mike when it comes to his philosophy. In an interview in 2017, he showed his respect for the fighting philosophy of the martial arts legend.?
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Chinese-American martial arts exponent Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973), in a karate stance, early 1970s. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Tyson?said,?“Bruce Lee had an awesome philosophy about life, and he blew me away. Bruce Lee is a killer. You hurt your man, do as much damage you can, get out. You know what I mean, without being hurt, less damage than yourself as possible. We have so much respect for his philosophy. His philosophy is like the ultimate warrior philosophy. Life is like water, fighting is like water. Wow, this is deep.”
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Mike Tyson draws some imaginary similarities between Bruce and Floyd Mayweather to predict his possibility of winning against Bruce Lee. Unfortunately, we will never find out what would have happened if these two legends fought. According to you, which fighter would have a higher chance of winning the battle, and why??
