Former UFC heavyweight champion challenges Mike Tyson to a hybrid contest

'Iron' Mike Tyson will once again be seen in boxing ring as Mike Tyson boxing return was confirmed earlier this month. Though Mike Tyson is expected to lock horns with Shann Briggs for his highly anticipated return, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has put himself into mix by challenging Mike Tyson to a hybrid contest. ‘ Pitbull’ recently defeated Philipe Lins in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Fight Night Texeira vs Smith and has w set his eyes on Mike Tyson as he gave UFC fans something to talk about this week. 

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Mike Tyson boxing return: Former UFC champion Andre Arlovski calls out Mike Tyson

Despite calling out Mike Tyson for a fight, former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski is unwilling to go up against 53-year-old in a full-fledged boxing contest. Andrei Arlovski stated that he is ready to step up against Mike Tyson if one round is conducted under boxing rules and or round is conducted under MMA rules. While speaking with sports.ru, Andrei Arlovski said, “Tyson is a legend. His poster hung in my room. I’m t ready for a full fight by rules of boxing against him. If one round is boxing and one round is MMA, n it is possible.”

Andrei Arlovski's UFC record: Wins - 20, Losses - 18

Mike Tyson is yet to respond to Arlovski's offer. When he anunced his return, re were rumours that Tyson would go up against his former foe Evander Holyfield, who also anunced his comeback to boxing ring mere days after Tyson's anuncement. Shann Briggs earlier stated that he has already finalised a bout with Mike Tyson’s team and is ready to welcome former world champion back to  ring. Shann Biggs took to Instagram and revealed that he is going to face Mike Tyson in near future.

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Mike Tyson boxing return: Evander Holyfield was a rumoured opponent

Mike Tyson boxing return was earlier rumoured to include ' Read Deal' Evander Holyfield's comeback as hopes of a trilogy bout between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson grew. However, neir Tyson r Holyfield confirmed fight. In past, Evander Holyfield has often said that he is open to idea of facing Mike Tyson for third time. two boxing greats will return to ring, albeit t opposite each or, to raise money for charity. 

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