On December 30, 2022, the ‘King of Football’ Pele took his last breath amidst the mourning of fans worldwide, including boxing legend Mike Tyson.

Tyson wrote on his personal Instagram: “When I was 21, I lived the dream of meeting one of the greatest athletes. He was a kind, warm-hearted man, and there’s nothing bad to say about him. Rest in peace.”

In a recent podcast episode with hip hop and rap star Snoop Dogg, the former boxer praised Pele as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Renowned rapper Snoop Dogg also ranked Pele alongside Muhammad Ali as one of the greatest athletes in history.

At the age of 21, Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history, surrounded by controversies throughout his life. While Pele’s life wasn’t marred by controversies like Tyson’s, both their careers were marked by greatness, and both are destined to be remembered in history for their legacies.