Animal expert compares the strength between 100 humans and gorillas

From a trivial question to a controversial topic on social networks

If you visit social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, X, Reddit... in recent days, you may have come across articles with controversial content about a match between a gorilla and 100 adults.

It all started on the social network Reddit, when a user asked the question: "Can 100 healthy people win a bare-knuckle fight with an adult gorilla?".

Gorillas show strength in hand-to-hand combat ( Video : ANF).

This seemingly trivial question has sparked a heated debate in the online community. While many opinions say that with the advantage of numbers, 100 healthy people can easily surround, attack and defeat an adult gorilla with their bare hands.

However, many people believe that with its superior strength, an adult gorilla can defeat and even tear apart anyone who approaches it, causing the rest to falter and run away.

Mike Tyson wanted to duel a gorilla at his peak

It seems that the question discussed above by netizens originated from the story of boxing legend Mike Tyson, when he once intended to duel with an adult gorilla.

Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Trevor Berbick in 1986 at the age of 20. In 1989, Mike Tyson was at the peak of his career with a 37-fight unbeaten record.

At his peak and with no opponents in the ring, Mike Tyson once wanted to have a duel with a gorilla (Photo: Talksport).

It seems that Mike Tyson feels like he has no worthy opponents left, which is why he wants to duel an adult silverback gorilla.

In an interview with The Sun newspaper, Mike Tyson said that in 1989, he and his then wife, Robin Givens, visited the zoo in New York City. Here, Mike Tyson saw a leader gorilla bullying other monkeys.

Mike Tyson offered $10,000 to the zoo staff so he could enter the gorilla cage and duel with the leader. However, Mike Tyson's offer was rejected.

Many believe that the zookeeper saved Mike Tyson's life because Mike would have had no chance of survival when facing an adult gorilla, even at the peak of his career.

Gorilla breaks protective glass at zoo with just one punch (Video: Instagram).

Comparative strength comparison between an adult gorilla and an average human

The comparison chart below shows the relative strength of an adult gorilla and an average human. With this difference in strength, does Mike Tyson have a chance of winning a gorilla in a fist fight?

Animal expert predicts the outcome of a match between 100 healthy humans and an adult gorilla

The debate about the outcome of a battle between 100 healthy humans and an adult gorilla will not have a final answer unless a real battle occurs. However, this is impossible because such a battle will have many potential risks, even death.

While the debate among netizens is still ongoing, an animal expert has expressed his opinion.

Gorillas have superior muscular strength, sharp teeth, and a strong bite, but is that enough to help the animal defeat 100 adult humans? (Photo: iStock).

Tara Stoinski, President and CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Conservation Fund, said that while gorillas have the advantage in physical strength, humans would likely win this fight.

"A male gorilla is superior in size, muscle strength and bite force, and has a fearsome ferocity. But I think in this case, it's a numbers game. With 100 men attacking the gorilla, they would have a lot of strategies they could use to exhaust the animal, make it tired before taking it down," commented Tara Stoinski.

"The gorilla could take down a few people in a fight. But I think numbers will have an advantage over strength," Stoinski added.

Meanwhile, Director of Animal Care at Sacramento Zoo (USA) Matt McKim does not approve of the idea of ​​a fight between 100 healthy people and an adult gorilla. He believes that people should have a friendlier view of gorillas, instead of just thinking about their strength.

"Gorillas are amazing animals and are endangered in their own habitat. There are many people and organizations trying to conserve gorillas and we hope that humans can live in harmony with them," commented Matt McKim.

If there was a real fight between 100 healthy humans and an adult gorilla, who would win? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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