In combat sports, being the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter means everything—it’s the ultimate crown, a symbol of dominance that separates the best from the rest. That’s why, often, Dana White goes on a rant about Jon Jones not being the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC.
Meanwhile, the debate over who holds the pound-for-pound crown is just as fierce in the boxing world. With many big names in the mix. And who better to weigh in than Mike Tyson? Recently, the boxing legend revealed his pick for the pound-for-pound champ, which has certainly caught people off guard.
To wear that crown is like holding the keys to the kingdom, proving that you are untouchable in a world where only the strongest survive. Currently, there are numerous undefeated and untouchable stars, from Oleksandr Usyk to Dmitry Bivol, raising the big question of who truly holds the pound-for-pound crown.
When discussing this topic, Tyson didn’t just pick one name. Instead, he namedrops three fighters while snubbing big names like Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez.
Talking on the ‘It is what it is’ podcast, ‘Iron’ Mike said, “Wow…Benavidez, Tank. There’s no 1 guy…Crawford. There’s an array of great fighters out here.”
Mike Tyson Says Dana White’s Entry into Boxing is a Major Win for the Sport
Recently, the news of the UFC CEO entering the boxing business has been the talk of the internet. Meanwhile, during the same interview with ‘It Is What It Is podcast,’ Tyson shared his thoughts on Dana White moving into boxing, saying it could be great for the sport, similar to what he did with the UFC.
He explained that in the UFC, if a fighter puts on a boring show, they won’t get to fight again in front of big crowds; they might end up fighting in small places instead. In boxing, however, fighters can keep getting chances even if their fights are dull, which Tyson sees as a problem.
Tyson thinks White could help bring that same standard to boxing, making it more competitive and entertaining. It is not just Iron Mike; every fan is excited to see how the UFC CEO takes things in the boxing world.
