Mike Tyson could face Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua for heavyweight titles, claims trainer

Mike Tyson could go on to beat world champions, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, says his trainer Rafael Cordeiro. Tyson, who is set to face Roy Jones Jr. on vember 28 in an eight-round exhibition match, has been a social media highlight this year for his stellar transformation. Despite being 54, Iron Mike appears to be in better shape than even as he aims to make a triumphant return to boxing ring.

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MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro can be largely credited for Iron Mike's insane transformation. During a recent training session, Tyson grabbed social media attention after he almost kcked out Cordeiro with a vicious combo. Tyson is also kwn to be training for six to seven hours a day, preparing for his first fight in 15 years.

Speaking to TMZ Sport, Rafael Cordeiro said he believed Mike can still put up a strong fight against likes of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, and even challenge for boxing titles if he wants to. "I believe Mike can do it. If he put his mind, he wanna fight for belt one day, why t? Who says it's impossible to do?" Cordeiro said. "He's fighting every single day in gym and I believe best still to come. Why t? If one day he wants to prove, he put his techniques to test, why t (fight for) for belt?"

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video from this past week took internet by storm where Tyson can be seen sparring with Rafael Cordeiro. Training with his usual intensity, Tyson seemingly got too engrossed, resulting in him landing a ferocious right hook on his trainer. Despite fight against Roy Jones Jr. being an exhibition bout, Baddest Man on Planet seems determined to leave stones unturned in his preparation. 

His insane training routine has t gone unticed by his opponent, who told Sky Sports last week that he might have made a mistake by agreeing to get in ring with Iron Mike. "He's still Mike Tyson, he's still one of strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring," Jones said. "If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. He's bigger guy, he's explosive guy."

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on vember 28. bout will be streamed live on social media platform Triller along with rest of match card. 

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(Im Credits: Mike Tyson Instagram, AP)