Deontay Wilder is certainly a talker.

The WBC heavyweight champion has boosted his profile in recent years with some erratic comments, taking aim at everybody from Anthony Joshua to Tyson Fury and back again.

Even if his battle cry of 'Bomb squad' really gets under your skin, you can't deny that the American can sell a fight and it's been no different on the eve of his rematch with Luis Ortiz.

But one of his most brazen quotes actually came in January 2018 when he took aim at Mike Tyson.

Calling out 'The Baddest Man On The Planet' is not something you do casually, but Wilder astonishingly told TMZ that he could have beaten a prime 1986 Tyson.

Could Wilder beat Tyson?

"Me vs. Tyson in '86, I'd kick the hell outta that guy," the unbeaten heavyweight champion remarked.

"Listen, I've got to keep it real. I know people always go back to the old school or look at the new school and there's no school where I'm not No. 1 on earth."

Considering Wilder's level of opposition has been pretty poor outside of Ortiz and Fury, you can understand why plenty of boxing fans instantly face-palmed when they heard this quote.

YouTuber simulates the fight

However, the fact we could never put Tyson in the ring with Wilder means that the debate simply can't be proven, even if the former would be a massive favourite in the hypothetical bout.

But fear not, there is a way we can come closer than ever to predicting the winner.

Using video games to predict outcomes is by no means the most reliable, but we can all admit that Tyson and Wilder being chucked in the ring on EA's 'Fight Night' is a fascinating prospect.

And thanks to a 2014 YouTube video from 'TheIgorotWarrior07', the outcome has been forecast and it ended in a brutal knockout victory for 'Iron Mike.' Come on, what else did you expect?

You can check out the full simulation of the fight down below:

Wilder looked to be firmly in the contest during the early exchanges, using his massive height and reach advantage, but struggled whenever his compatriot got on the inside.

And the fight was all over in the third round when Tyson floored with him two gut shots and a right hand, before finishing the contest less than one minute later with a crushing uppercut.

Wilder knocked out every time

So, we know what you're all thinking: Wilder wasn't the fighter he was now back in 2014.

That's very true, but sadly for any fans of the 'Bronze Bomber', more recent simulations - despite having fewer views - also point towards a stoppage defeat. 

A similar video from 2018 by 'Tim G' saw Wilder finished with a sixth-round body shot, while a simulation from 'Video Game Wars' also ended with Tyson winning by knockout. 

You're good, Deontay, but you're not Tyson good.