Holyfield claims that trilogy with Tyson could generate more than R$500 million in revenue

M. Tyson (right) and E. Holyfield (left) had one of the biggest rivalries in boxing history in the 90s. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After seeing the audience success in the fight that marked the return of Mike Tyson to the ring, Evander Holyfield is still more than willing to return to action. At 58 years old, the veteran continues to insist on a trilogy against the 'Iron Man' against whom he fought in 1996 and 1997. According to the former world heavyweight champion, a third fight would yield millions of dollars in his fifties.

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“The only thing I hear people saying is that they want a fight between Mike and me. I think it will make a lot of money, many millions. I think about US$100 million (around R$534 million). It would be big, because everyone wants it,” said Holyfield, in an interview with 'Last Stand Podcast'.

Since Tyson announced that he would return to performing after more than 15 years of inactivity, Evander has also resumed his exercise routine and, since 2020, has expressed his desire to return to the ring. After the super fight between Mike and Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw, Holyfield began the saga to try to face his old rival for the third time.

Upon learning of Evander's attack, Tyson never hid that he was open to confrontation. Although he had an exhibition match in November, the veteran surprised with his movement followed by his powerful strikes.

History between Tyson and Holyfield

Considered two of the best fighters of all time, Tyson and Holyfield faced each other for the first time in November 1996. At the time, Mike held the WBA (World Boxing Association) belt and ended up losing the position to his compatriot with a knockout in the 11th round.

About seven months later, in 1997, the rematch that was marked in the history of the sport. Seeking to regain the heavyweight title lost the previous year, Tyson ended up starring in one of the most emblematic moments of the 'noble art'. Losing the match and mentally unstable, the 'Iron Man' ended up repeatedly biting Holyfield's ear, even tearing off a piece and spitting it out in the ring. Due to this action, Mike ended up disqualified in the third round.

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