Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has disclosed that fighting in mixed martial arts has never been an option for him.

Recall that Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in 1986 and was the first to unify the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles simultaneously in 1987, solidifying a record-setting legacy long before UFC stars entered the global spotlight.

Beyond boxing, Tyson briefly explored professional wrestling, serving as the “special enforcer” for WrestleMania 14’s main event featuring “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels.

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Speaking with BoxingNews24, Tyson explains why MMA was never an option, highlighting the unmatched earnings and prominence he enjoyed in boxing.

“No, I don’t think that,” Tyson said.

“Listen, the biggest UFC—five of the biggest UFC fighters combined couldn’t match my pay.”