Former welterweight champion Austin Trout believes that Mike Tyson would beat Deontay Wilder if the two had met when they were both professional boxers.

Tyson was one of the most fearsome and aggressive heavyweight fighters to ever have become world champion, and in a controversial career he spent time on the sidelines for biting opponents, and also spent time in prison.

Wilder is perhaps no less aggressive and known for his power, with the former WBC champion putting Tyson Fury on the canvas during their hard-fought trilogy over the years, with Fury ultimately coming off the better.

Speaking to DAZN, Trout admitted he found it difficult to choose an obvious winner in a theoretical match-up, but could not quite stick to the decision once he had made it, explaining to Wilder that he was not sure of his answer.

Asked about Wilder vs. Tyson, he said: “That’s a good one. Tyson ain’t got no chin! Deontay would get hit too though. I’m going to… A Prime Tyson? A prime Mike, I’m going to have to go with that.”

He added: “Deontay, I don’t even 100% believe that so don’t be mad at me, champ.”