He actually answered that very well. No overestimating or underestimating there.

Smart answer with respect to another great boxer in a different time .

Prime Tyson. Huge frame, huge neck… all quick twitch… an absolute physical marvel.

Mike would never speak ill of Ali in any way. He was one of Mike’s heroes.

Whenever Mike talk about Ali, he be so special and humble.

Tyson was ridiculously intelligent, he just didn’t always know it…

Your admiration for Ali is heartwarming Mike. You are our modern day Ali.

Face to face with Ali, he said he wouldn't be able to defeat him, and he looked like a child staring at his favourite superhero! Mike Tyson is pure gold

He ended the Goat argument before there was a Goat argument.

“I can’t relate to nothing unless it’s reality” wow

He was always respectful. He gave no shit nor take shit either

Mike is a beautiful mind.

"If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize" -Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

Tyson is actually really intelligent and articulate

It's funny how the media was able to distort this very honest and honorable man and make him look like a beast even out of the ring, I'm truly always impressed by this man the more that I hear and see him.

That's a really good answer. Respect.

As Ali said once: "You may be able to hit hard but it means nothing if you can't find nothing to hit"

“At 20, evenly matched.. let’s fight” now a days they wait for each fighter to have perfect records at 30 years old, to fight so they could “sell it”.

What a specimen of a human. Literally put fear in peoples hearts

Mike even in his youth he gave intelligent and veteran answers

People never pay attention to how much Mike Tyson respects boxing and those that came before him and how much he helps those that come after him.

Newcomers are just figuring out that Tyson has always been very intelligent

20YRS OLD IRON MIKE TYSON 🫵" UNSTOPPABLE "

Tyson was always highly intelligent 🥊😁

That answer shows his politeness respect as well as his intelligence

Mike Tyson was very wise and intelligent to be so young, something I feel he doesn’t get enough credit for.

Tyson is smarter than most people realize

When he says about the same ages that's the real man's spirit❤

After all these yrs we are finally shown this side of Tyson, i never believed what I saw in the media, I always knew no one man could be that successful at something as difficult as boxing and be a complete brute

Tyson is a smart guy, I love watching his podcasts and hearing his random words of wisdom 🙌

“Every head must bow, every tongue must confess” - Mike Tyson called Muhammad Ali the greatest of all time.

Big props to Mike for respecting Ali as such.

*"I can't relate to nothing less than reality"*

Mike was extremely intelligent people don't even realize that

Quite a sensible guy. Respectable humility, courage, and determination. Presents as a reasonably good and decent role model

" I can't relate to nothing us its reality" - Iron Mike Tyson. Tyson's quotes hit harder than he did in his prime! What a man Cus made

People forget that he was just a teenager when he started his reign of terror in the ring.

Mike is actually a gentlemen!

He always had tons of respect for Ali

Tyson had so much respect for Ali

People don't give proper respect to Mike in terms of intelligence, but this response. Maturity, Intelligence, AND Respect all wrapped in a couple sentences.

Mike Tyson in interviews wasn’t bad at all- he held up very good- respectable answer

Incredibly exceptional answer. Tyson definitely has walked around in his own mind a lot by the way he speaks.

The perspective and emotional sensitivity tyson gained with time is commendable.

Mike was never a dummy. He was always very smart just misguided through a period in his life. He always respected and honored the history of his sport and the greats that came before him. He's a boxing savant

Mike was wrecking machine. The most feared fighter and man in his era.

Without ego, you are humble, everything is serene and clear.

So well spoken. Huge respect to the champ

Mike Tyson has always been articulate.

He's a very thoughtful guy.

Mike outclassed millions of boxing fans with that answer.

The way he respects ali he wont raise his voice around him forget hands ❤

This guy has been enlightened for SO MUCH LONGER than we would all readily admit

Mike tyson is the greatest in my time growing up. I wasn't alive when ali was in his prime.

Such a remarkable man

This is the best thing about this great man. He is very humble.

Mike Tyson is one of the smartest people I’ve seen

This mike Tyson was the most dominant fighter I have ever seen.

Nothing but true respect to elders

This is the only wrestler in the who never take his step back against any wrestler but when ever he talk about Ali he goes very humble and polite respect to this legend Mike Tyson

its so hard to defeat a honest person, Very well said Sir

Ali not just fighter, but he is a motivator too

Spoken like a gentleman true champ!!

Mike is actually pretty sharp here even at such a young age

Great answer Iron Mike. Don't worry others' legacy, you are the best. Nobody had all the tools you had.

Spoken like a true gentleman

Mike Tyson is an absolute gem of a human, and I’m so privileged to be alive whilst he walks the planet. I know more than a few people had many mixed opinions of Mike, my own dad never showed affection for him and always looked up at Ali, which I can understand, because my dad is oldschool and set in his ways. Now, me and my dad, who’s 70 both sit and watch him speak, I know my dad can’t not like him. He downplays it but I know full well if someone asked him now, he’d speak good of Mike, and he truly deserves it. I can’t imagine the frustration of everyone knowing you, but you not knowing everyone, and all of those people having opinions of you, based on the corrupt media. I feel awful that I assumed Mike was a bully or a bad person, this is a man who would stand his ground to defend anyone who he respected, which is anyone who shows him it. Love you Mike Tyson, you will be spoken of for the rest of time. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸.

Mike has too much respect for Ali to trash talk him. Very articulated answer, Mike would make a good politician 😂

"Every head must bow, Every tongue must confess..."

Mike is going to turn into a whole new inspiration to people around the world now that people are seeing the real him. Lol

Mike Is Very,Very Intelligent Man!!!❤ Much Love Bro!!!

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” - Tyson “Oh, you think you’d land a punch?” - Ali

This man is near To be an hero he is really kind and always so moving...

Im glad he didn’t just put himself under Ali and say that Ali would win but he also didn’t put himself over. A well balanced answer

His intelligence and eloquence was very underrated. Listen to all his interviews from the time he caught the media attention. He demonstrates a high level of intellect and decorum in each interview unless when the reporter is antagonising him.

he once used to be very calm , smart and polite

Eloquently spoken in he's tender age . Wish cop's know how to De-escalate unexpected situation like Mike Tyson.

I know I am great, but when it comes to Ali, every head must bow & every tongue must confess, that he is The Greatest Of All Time" ~Iron Mike Tyson

Nothing I will say can give this man the credit he truly deserves...!!!

Mike couldn't have answered that question any better. Good answer Champ

Respect

There's a difference between wisdom and intelligence. Mike Tyson answered this question with a type of wisdom as if it came from above. Life is like boxing match.. My respect for Mike Tyson for answering many questions like this with honesty and transparency. Even when he called a reporter: You are a piece of shit or told them to fuck off. It was a beautiful display of wisdom and honesty. Like a beautiful combination followed by a knock out.

The brilliance of what Mike just said illustrates just how intelligent he is. He doesn’t waste time daydreaming about things that cannot be. He doesn’t have time to even think about dumb shyt like that.

You can hear the respect from Tyson every time he talks about Ali 🥊🥊

hes a true speaker

He talks like a scared little child. And when he enters the ring and all hell breaks loose

A legend and a gentleman.

Watched this man mature through the toughest shit I’ve seen a man take it and like him. Love you Tyson!

Iron Mike has so much respect for Ali. Really cool to see.

If I was mike, I wouldn't know how to feel. Would you really want to fight your biggest inspiration?

Such a sophisticated and misunderstood soul I’m glad he found peace and is still around after such a wild journey in life

Yo M.T. is a straight up Gangster/Philosopher 🖤❤💚

" He better wake up and apologise if he even dream about it.." -Legend

There’s 1 thing that separates Ali from Tyson…Ali was prepared to die inside the ring

This man is so smart and articulate, if he studied he would've been a doctor or professor

Mike has Said for many Years since this interview, that He could not.. He Said Ali drags You to deeper Waters, and drowns You, and is the greatest Heavyweight of all Time.

Tyson was the hardest man alive when he was in his early 20s

He says He's the best in the world. That's right, at that moment.

A very diplomatic, well thought out answer.

smart af, make goals and don't wander from them