Mike Tyson vs. Canelo Alvarez: Who Is More Popular Boxer Worldwide?

The 'Face of Boxing' has always been one of the sport's most debated positions. With so many great boxers in any era, it invariably remains a challenging task to pick one name. Similarly, Mike Tyson Canelo Alvarez have always been involved in this heated dispute during their prime days, respectively. But the burning question remains—who has had a greater lasting impact comparatively?

To become a great boxer, one needs to master the art of sweet science. However, when it comes to a popularity contest, one has to transcend beyond sports, which is easier said than done. Going beyond boxing involves several daunting tasks. From mic skills during press conferences to being featured in movies, one has to do it all. And Tyson and Alvarez are some of the few boxers who have done it all.

Boxing's ultimate showdown Keeping aside the 'Face of Boxing' debate, one would assume the Mexican star to be more popular in modern-era boxing as he is actively raking up huge wins. However, that is not the case. Although Canelo Alvarez is widely regarded as the current 'Face of Boxing,' Mike Tyson's enduring popularity surpasses his, a testament to Iron Mike's lasting impact on the sport.

Recently, a prominent page named 'The Boxing Kingdom' went on Google to finally put the question to rest. They compared Tyson and Canelo's worldwide reach on Google trends over the past 5 years. This comparison makes it evident that the 58-year-old boxing legend has been the most popular among the two despite having only one exhibition fight vs. Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.

The Baddest Man on the Planet's reach goes beyond his own country—being popular across five out of seven continents of the world. However, it doesn't mean Canelo is only famous in his country, Mexico. Saul Alvarez's reach is as far as the South American continent goes, where the 34-year-old icon has the boxing legend beat. With that being said, let's dive deep into Tyson's off-court milestones that inadvertently helped him become one of the most popular athletes around the globe.

Mike Tyson beyond boxing As mentioned earlier, Mike Tyson is among the few boxers who transcended beyond sports to become a popular athlete. He had to become a destructive force to be reckoned with inside the squared circle and acquire extra skills to achieve multiple milestones outside boxing.

From featuring in several Hollywood movies including the Hangover series and Ip Man 3 to having his own TV series named Mike Tyson Mysteries, the boxing legend showed he is the master of several arts. Furthermore, 'Kid Dynamite' was the final boss of one of the most popular boxing Nintendo games named Punch-Out!! All of this and then some more contributed to his popularity worldwide. However, this is not the end of fan-favorite Uncle Mike.

As the Brooklyn native prepares for his blockbuster event with Jake Paul this weekend, he continues to pursue ventures beyond his beloved sport. Tyson will be featured in the upcoming Rush Hour 4 movie, which was confirmed by Jackie Chan . Additionally, the 58-year-old is cashing out big bags with his cannab*s company named Tyson 2.0 – his most successful international business venture.

With that being said, let's gear up to watch fans' favorite Uncle Mike as he prepares to dismantle Jake Paul in their Netflix showdown on Nov 15. Comment down below which of the movies or TV series featuring Mike Tyson is your favorite.