The retired heavyweight legend, who fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, has expressed his willingness to return to boxing if the financial offer is tempting enough. Furthermore, Mike Tyson has not completely closed the door on future boxing bouts.
During a recent interview regarding a possible rematch with Jones Jr., who suffered a loss to former UFC fighter Anthony Pettis in early April, Tyson did not dismiss the idea of a return to the ring against the Hall of Famer. In fact, the 56-year-old said, “I might be convinced.”
When asked about a possible rematch with former rival Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson gave a similar answer to his response about a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. He did not disclose the amount of money he would require to agree to future fights with either of the boxing legends, but he did mention that people from Saudi Arabia had approached him with proposals. He admitted that his thoughts are clearer when he sees the financial aspect of a project, but he cannot express himself well without knowing the specifics. Tyson had a successful exhibition match with Jones Jr. in 2020 and faced Holyfield twice in 1996 and 1997, losing both matches.
Tyson had previously agreed to an exhibition match with Holyfield in 2021, but negotiations fell through. However, Tyson has expressed that he is open to the possibility of reigniting discussions. Recently, Tyson reportedly agreed to a trilogy fight with Holyfield and a rematch with Jones Jr. Yet, the former champion has emphasized that there is a crucial condition that must be fulfilled before he commits to returning to the ring.
Mike Tyson, a former boxing champion known as “Iron Mike,” has expressed interest in fighting Evander Holyfield once again and having a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. However, Tyson has stated that he will only agree to the fights if he is offered the right amount of compensation. Tyson emphasized that he needs to consult with the “money people” before making any decisions. He added, “When the money people for the enterprise, my mind works clear. I can’t express myself clearly now financially, but I see the people when the light she just come on.” The potential trilogy fight between Tyson and Holyfield has been a highly anticipated topic among fans for years, with the two fighters having a controversial history that includes Tyson biting Holyfield’s ear in 1997.
Mike Tyson has expressed his openness to a rematch with Roy Jones Jr. following their exhibition match in November 2020, which ended in a draw. He stated that he would fight Jones Jr. again if given the opportunity. Tyson’s return to boxing has been highly anticipated by fans, and his willingness to fight again is a testament to his lasting legacy as one of the sport’s greatest boxers. With the potential for two high-profile fights, fans will be eagerly waiting for any updates on Tyson’s future plans. It is certain that if Tyson returns to the ring, it will be a highly anticipated event.
