Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Reveals Toughest Opponent He Ever Faced

• Former Boxing world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has opened up on his toughest opponent
• The American boxer spoke about some of his most memorable fights including one of his quickest victory in the sport
• Mike Tyson retired from Boxing in 2005 after 58 fights, where he won 50 and lost six in a glittering career

Legendary boxer, Mike Tyson has spoken about his toughest opponent in Boxing as he recounts his era of dominance.

The 55-year-old, who retired from the sport in 2005, fought several boxers and created some great boxing rivalries.

However, Tyson, who was speaking to Stephen Fulton Jr. on an episode of Hotboxin', picked himself as his greatest opponent.

"Me," Tyson said as quoted by Marca. "That's been my toughest fight all along," he added.

Tyson then opened up on one of his easiest fight, stating it did not last as he expected.

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"It didn't last long," he said as he laughed recounting the fight against Andrew Golota, who withdrew in the first round.

"I thought, this guy wasn't worth training for."

Although Tyson dominated during his era, he also admitted that the defeats he suffered proved to be learning curves in his career.

"I look at some of my losses as my best fights too," he continued.

"I didn't take myself seriously," added the former heavyweight champion. "I think that's what humble is... I knew that I wasn't god, even though people told me I was."

Tyson fought 58 fights, winning 50, losing six with two ending in a draw.

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Going into the fight, Tyson was the undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, holding the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles.

Most considered this fight to be a warm-up bout for Tyson before meeting up with then-undefeated number 1 heavyweight contender Evander Holyfield.