L-R Floyd, Ali, Tyson and Sarkodie
Ghanaian rap superstar Sarkodie has weighed in on one of boxing’s most debated topics: the greatest legacy in the sport.
In a list that is sure to spark conversations, the award-winning artiste compared legends across eras, offering his unapologetic takes on them.
When asked to choose between Terrence Crawford and Lennox Lewis, Sarkodie sided with the British heavyweight, praising Lewis’s dominance in the 1990s and early 2000s.
In a head-to-head against Mike Tyson, Lewis lost out, with the “Baddest Man on the Planet” taking top honors.
Tyson’s reign, however, would come under scrutiny in later comparisons the artiste commented on.
Against fighters like Manny Pacquiao, Evander Holyfield, Canelo Alvarez, and even Tyson Fury, the former undisputed heavyweight champion retained his edge in Sarkodie’s view.
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Yet, when it came to the pound-for-pound king, Tyson eventually fell short.
Floyd Mayweather Jr, known for his unblemished record and technical mastery, earned the Ghanaian’s vote over Tyson, Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Shane Mosley, Wladimir Klitschko, and even social media sensation Jake Paul.
In a controversial twist, Sarkodie also ranked Mayweather above Muhammad Ali, citing pure boxing skill as the ultimate yardstick.
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