Published 16:22 IST, May 18th 2020
Evander Holyfield reveals trilogy bout with Mike Tyson is on the verge of being finalised
Boxing veterans and former rivals Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson are expected to face each other for the third time on their much-awaited comeback.
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return of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield inside boxing ring has thrilled combat sports community for past few weeks, and duo could end up facing each or for third time in ir career in near future. Though Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are yet to confirm ir upcoming opponents, re is speculation that former heavyweight world champions are planning to lock horns in a friendly contest. Mike Tyson has already vowed that he is making a comeback to ring to raise money for charity and a blockbuster fight against Evander Holyfield is expected to be massive for boxing promoters.
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Evander Holyfield says he willing to fight Mike Tyson for third time
While interacting on ‘ 3-point Conversion’, Evander Holyfield revealed that he has problem if trilogy bout comes to fruition in near future. "Well, thing is, he was doing something and I was doing something. When I told people about it, y saw me working out and y kind of put two and two toger. y must be coming toger to do this like this. Well point of comeback - somebody just made up names mselves - I'd been telling people that I wanted to start doing exhibitions.” said Evander Holyfield.
‘ Real Deal’ furr claimed that he wants to return in order to make younger generation aware that y need to take care of ir physical well-being. According to Evander Holyfield, if one avoids bad habits and learns how to take care of ir body at a young , y will never have to suffer. Evander Holyfield is 57 years old w and has already started to train for his in-ring comeback.
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Mike Tyson, on or hand, has already received lucrative deals including one worth a reported $12 million to face ex-rugby player Sonny Bill Williams and a $20 million offer to compete in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. However, details of Mike Tyson boxing return are yet to be finalised. Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield 3 could, quite possibly, be on cards as two have expressed ir interest in running it back one last time in ring.
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Im courtesy: Mike Tyson Instagram
16:22 IST, May 18th 2020