M. Tyson (right) and E. Holyfield (left) had one of the biggest rivalries in boxing history in the 90s. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Pointed out by many as one of the most emblematic rivalries in the history of combat sports, the feud between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield may have a third chapter. In an interview with 'Sky Sports', the executive of 'Thriller Fight Club', Ryan Kavanaugh, revealed interest in the possibility of a trilogy, but accused the 'Iron' to escape the duel.
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“We know he is trying to set up a fight with Lennox Lewis. We're told he's scared of fighting Evander (Holyfield). There's been commotion, there's a big payday ready for Mike to fight on Thanksgiving. A big payout, one of the biggest. But we can't seem to get it right. Now I have heard, from several reliable sources, that Mike is very scared. He thinks Evander would knock him out,” Kavanaugh said.
Previously, with the return of Mike Tyson in boxing, a fight against Evander Holyfield was considered, but there was no financial agreement to carry out the trilogy. That's why, 'Iron' opted to face Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight that ended in a draw. O 'Real Deal', on the other hand, also returns and now faces Vitor belfort this Saturday (11).
Tyson and Holyfield faced each other on two occasions, in 1996 and 1997. O 'Real Deal' won both fights – the first by knockout and the second by disqualification, in a duel marked by Mike's 'bite'.
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