“It's interesting that you put me in the league with those illustrious fighters, but I've proved since my career I've surpassed them as far my popularity. I'm the biggest fighter in the history of the sport. If you don't believe it, check the cash register.”

— Mike Tyson

illustrious fighters = Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Jack Johnson
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