Mike Tyson Vs Bruce Lee: who would win?

Tyson would clobber everyone, including Jesus.

There's no denying Bruce Lee's technical ability and innovative approach. But he's attracted a 'cult following' - and I mean cult. There's this almost brainwashed mentality that to say anything other than 'Lee was the greatest ever and could kick anybody's ass' is heresy. It's nearly as bad as Scientology! Lee was a clever, analytical man, who was way ahead of his time in his approach to the functionality of martial arts. He came up with training concepts that were revolutionary, but are now widely accepted. But to say he was the greatest fighter to ever walk the Earth is ridiculous; he may have been - or there may be some little Asian guy who spends his life in the mountains, meditating under waterfalls, who could have taken Lee ten times out of ten. We'll never know.

As for Lee v Tyson, what's the scenario, boxing? Tyson destroys him. Kung Fu/Jeet Kune Do? Lee wins. NHB street fight? Against many boxers I'd give Lee an edge (not least because he'd attack areas that boxers aren't used to defending/protecting) - but Tyson was a seasoned street fighter in his youth, he knew the 'tricks'. I'd have to call that one even.

But there's a caveat to all the above: whatever the scenario, one solid hit from Tyson (head, or body), and it's over for Lee - and Lee would know that. Zero margin for error.

When it comes to Bruce Lee some people just get blinded to reason. Of course, by posting this I'm a heretic.

Not to take away anything from Lee's talent, but Tyson would destroy him.

Tyson would eat his children.

Lee would get annihilated by 90%+ of today's professional MMA fighters from any weight division, never mind Mike Tyson.

I think the rules of the fight are important. Lee obviously has quickness, but Tyson has massive weight and punching power advantage, he may only need to brush against Lee with a punch to knock him over. That said, who knows what Tyson would be like in an MMA fight. Obviously he can box, but what if Lee is able to take him off his feet and get him in a submission hold? Just because of power, weight, well and because Tyson is a professional fighter, I think Tyson would win 9.5/10 times.

There's lots of videos out there of boxers clobbering kung fu masters in matchups, but the rules aren't always clear. Here's a recent one for reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UZ_ghvVMew

Is Lee fighting with/out ears? It makes a difference in this hypothetical.

Recently I watched a few of the Ip Man films with Donnie Yen. For those who may not know Ip Man was the man who trained Bruce Lee. Anyway, in the films boxer vs martial artist is a bit of a theme. Ironically given the movie genre the boxer tends to win a lot. Yes, it's still just a film but regardless it seems the boxer has more power behind him than the martial artist most of the time.

In terms of nun chucks, I don't think they would be allowed in a boxer vs martial artist fight, so immediate dismissal of that argument. I'm pretty sure kicks to the groin are illegal in most combat sports. Not an expert but common sense would suggest so.

Common sense would also suggest if the Martial Artist can use their full array of moves and kicks/punches than why shouldn't the boxer be allowed a broader scope by being able to do things that aren't normally allowed in boxing? It would of course all depend on the rules and what is decided.

I think in the end Tyson would probably need less direct hits to knock Bruce Lee out than vice versa.