Boxing broadcaster Paul Dempsey has sparked controversy by labelling Mike Tyson as the "most overrated" boxer of his time. The claim comes despite Tyson's significant achievements in the sport, including becoming the youngest ever heavyweight world champion at age 20.

Mike Tyson has been named the ‘most overrated’ boxer by Paul Dempsey during his time covering the sport. Heavyweight icon Tyson is one of the most popular boxers of all-time with his

Another legend of the sport was one of the first to react to the sorrowful news. Mike Tyson, a six-time heavyweight champion himself, took to social media to share his heartfelt reaction to the the passing of his close friend .