One of Mike Tyson’s former opponents, Kevin McBride, has given his verdict of a dream match between a peak Tyson and British boxing hero Anthony Joshua.

A peak Mike Tyson would overpower Anthony Joshua in a boxing dream match.

That’s according to the last man to beat the Baddest Man on the Planet, Kevin McBride. Tyson, 58, will return to the ring to face YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul in November.

Anthony Joshua would be outgunned by a Mike Tyson in his prime, according to one of Tyson’s former opponents.

The two men were due to clash last month, only for Iron Mike to withdraw on medical grounds. Tyson’s impending return to the ring has brought memories of his devastating heyday when he ruled the heavyweight division.

Meanwhile, Joshua is preparing to face Daniel Dubious for the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley in September. While AJ is regarded as one of the best of his generation, a younger Tyson’s punching power would be too much for him to withstand, says McBride.

The Irishman ended Tyson’s professional career with a knockout victory in 2005 but still reveres the iconic former heavyweight king. McBride told instantcasino.com: “AJ is a powerful puncher and has the size. He would have had a puncher’s chance against Tyson.

“But the way Tyson hit, he was the most powerful man in the world in the way he hit. I wouldn’t write AJ off, I’ve never felt AJ’s power, but I’d choose Tyson in his heyday over AJ.”

Meanwhile, should Paul prevail over Tyson in Texas on November 15, McBride, now 51, would love to jump in the ring with the social media sensation and entrepreneur.

Kevin McBride would happily take on Jake Paul if he beats Mike Tyson.

He added: “If Jake Paul takes the mantle of the last man to beat Mike Tyson then I’d hope Jake Paul would give me the opportunity to fight him. Then he’d have the chance to be the last man to beat Tyson and McBride. I’d jump in there with him.”

Since turning pro in 2020, Paul has beaten several former UFC stars in the world of boxing – including Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz. His only loss to date came at the hands of Tommy Fury via split decision in February last year.