Mike Tyson Open To Combating Roy Jones Jr., Evander Holyfield If Worth Is Proper
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Mike Tyson is not 100% executed with boxing … the previous heavyweight champ — who final fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 — tells TMZ Sports activities he is nonetheless open to combating once more if the value is correct.
We spoke with the boxing legend this month a few potential rematch with Jones Jr. — who simply misplaced to former UFC star Anthony Pettis on April 1 — and he did not shut the door on a return to the ring towards the Corridor of Famer in any respect.
In truth, the 56-year-old advised us, “I might be persuaded.”
Then, once we requested about one other doable rematch, one that will pit him towards his former rival, Evander Holyfield — Tyson stated the identical factor.
Iron Mike would not reveal the greenback determine that it could take to influence him to conform to future bouts with the boxing legends … although he did say he has been just lately approached by individuals in Saudi Arabia who need “me to do that stuff too.”
“I do not know,” he stated … earlier than including, “Once I see the cash individuals for the tip of the product, my thoughts works clearer. I can not categorical myself proper now financially.”
Tyson fought Jones Jr. in a wildly profitable exhibition match again in 2020. He additionally fought Holyfield twice in two memorable tilts in 1996 and 1997, however misplaced each bouts.
Tyson had beforehand agreed to an exhibition match with Holyfield in 2021, however negotiations fell by means of.
Tyson definitely made it seem to be he might be swayed into rekindling talks … fingers crossed!
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