Tyson returns to the ring. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram
Just over four months after making his return to the boxing ring, Mike Tyson, seems willing to have another exhibition fight soon. In a statement given to his podcast, the former world heavyweight boxing champion was asked about a likely return. Without many words, the legend of the noble art made a prediction about the possible date of his next fight.
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“It will be in May, I think May 29th or something like that”, the veteran simply replied.
Despite projecting a date, Tyson did not give any further details about his opponent or where the fight would take place. One of the favorites to duel with Mike is the former heavyweight champion, Evander Hollyfield, who has already defeated him twice, potentially reviving one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the 'noble art'.
In the second duel between them, one of the most memorable moments in boxing history took place. During the third round of the fight, Tyson bit and tore off part of Holyfield's ear. After the referee's interruption, 'Iron Mike' was disqualified from the match and banned from competing professionally for a year.
Retired from professional boxing since 2005, Mike Tyson made his return to the ring in November 2020, in an exhibition fight, against fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr. The fight ended in a draw, however, the great success of the event made the controversial boxer consider organizing a few more duels against former fighters. prominent athletes.
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