Mike Tyson has had his say on a sensational claim made by Floyd Mayweather as the American duo prepare to clash in an exhibition bout.
‘Iron Mike’ announced across his social media earlier this month that he will face retired five-division world champion Mayweather in an exhibition contest next, with details on the fight date and location yet to be confirmed.
Tyson made a return to the ring last November as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at the conclusion of their eight round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, though the heavyweight legend looked every bit of his 58-years-old.
As for Mayweather, the 48-year-old Michigan-native has not fought as a professional since he defeated MMA fighter Conor McGregor eight years ago, although he has returned to the ring on a number of occasions in exhibition contests.
In an interview with The IB Times, Tyson brandished Mayweather as ‘delusional’ after the five-weight world champion claimed he was even better than the man that they called ‘The Greatest’ – Muhammad Ali.
“He’s very delusional. Listen, if he was anywhere near that realm of great as Muhammad Ali, he’d be able to take his kids to school by himself. OK, he can’t take his kids to school by himself, and he’s talking about he’s great?”
Ali is regarded by many boxing fans as the best of all time, with his illustrious career seeing him become a multiple-time world heavyweight champion whilst claim victories in some of the biggest fights ever against fellow icons George Foreman and Joe Frazier.
Meanwhile, boxing fans have expressed their frustration at the prospect of Tyson and Mayweather sharing the ring with each other, with calls made for the legendary duo to finally walk away from the sport that they have given so much to over the course of their respective careers.
