alot of haters on here, anyways what madara was stating that only the first hokage could have a chance at even defeating him, but still he would win in theend
To the Legendary Madara Uchiha , the Legendary Hashirama Senju is a god like figure.
Madara admires hashirama , and at the same time hates him to the full extent of hes heart.
Madara knows without a doupt , that Hashirama would win against him.
To the Madara Uchiha being defeated by The Legendary Hashirama Senju is pure honor and blessing.