Tyson (left) and Holyfield (right) fought one of the greatest rivalries in history. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Mike Tyson came out of retirement and returned to the ring in 2020, with a showcase fight against Roy Jones Jr. But, even at 54 years old, the 'Iron Man' must have to face another legend in 2021. That's because Evander Holyfield, 58 years old , revealed that his managers are negotiating a reunion for a trilogy against Tyson.
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In an interview with the English newspaper 'The Sun', Holyfield revealed that he has returned to training and his agent is in negotiations with Tyson's managers.
“What I can say is that my team is talking to Mike's agent, so I'm waiting for a decision. They are communicating now. I'm training for this, I know that one day this thing will happen, and I'm ready. I’m fine,” Holyfield said.
The answer is a green light for Tyson, who after facing Roy Jones Jr, in November, revealed that he would like to have up to six fights in 2021.
Trilogy between Holyfield x Tyson
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have already faced each other on two occasions. In their first fight, in 1996, Holyfield won on points and won the heavyweight belt. In the rematch, in 1997, the great controversy. During the fight, Tyson bit Evander's ear and was disqualified.
Expectations for the trilogy have been high since Tyson returned to training in 2020. Holyfiled himself revealed that the duel could yield a billion-dollar purse for the fighters.
“I believe that if I fight Mike the fight will bring in US$200 million (around R$1.08 billion). It will be the biggest fight there is,” said Holyfield.
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