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Mike Tyson is not 100% carried out with boxing … the previous heavyweight champ — who final fought Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 — tells TMZ Sports he is nonetheless open to combating once more if the value is true.
We spoke with the boxing legend this month a couple of 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 Hall of Famer in any respect.
In reality, the 56-year-old advised us, “I could be persuaded.”
Then, after we requested about one other potential 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 might take to influence him to comply with future bouts with the boxing legends … although he did say he has been just lately approached by folks in Saudi Arabia who need “me to do this stuff too.”
“I don’t know,” he stated … earlier than including, “When I see the money people for the end of the product, my mind works clearer. I can’t express myself right 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 via.
Tyson definitely made it appear to be he might be swayed into rekindling talks … fingers crossed!
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