Who will Mike Tyson fight next? Iron Mike to reignite rivalry with Evander Holyfield?

' Baddest Man on Planet' is all set to step in  boxing ring for first time in 15 years.  Mike Tyson comeback has already been confirmed by Iron Mike as he surprised boxing fans with anuncement last week. While details of charity boxing match are yet to be confirmed, Mike Tyson comeback has seen boxing fans erly anticipate his next opponent. question, refore, still remains... who will Mike Tyson fight next?

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One of fiercest boxers in his prime, Iron Mike has been training extensively in order to regain his fitness ahead of his boxing return. Fans have already seen  Mike Tyson body transformation on his Instagram p and with every passing day, Tyson appears more and more comfortable with gloves on his hands. Furrmore, his new trainer, MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro, seems to be doing wonders in regards to training 53-year-old and getting him back in shape. During a recent interview, Cordeiro boldly claimed Tyson needs a mere six months of n-stop training to prepare for a boxing comeback. At moments, refore, 'Is Mike Tyson coming back?' seems to be more a matter of 'when' and t 'if'.

Who will Mike Tyson fight next? Mike Tyson comeback opponents

Ever since news of Mike Tyson boxing return was anunced, fans and media have been busy speculating who will Mike Tyson fight next. From former opponents like Lenx Lewis, Frank Bru, Evander Holyfield to current superstars like Cor McGregor have all been thrown into mix as potential opponents for a Mike Tyson boxing return. Even Tyson Fury's far, John Fury, has been touted as a potential opponent for Iron Mike as John Fury claimed he would be willing to 'die in a fight' with Mike Tyson. While this speculation has lead to various dream scenarios for Mike Tyson, it appears Iron Mike will be facing one of his past foes on his return.

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Who will Mike Tyson fight next? Mike Tyson comeback, Evander Holyfield returns to training

After Mike Tyson shared snippets of his training regimen, it was Evander Holyfield's turn to tease a potential return with a video of him training. Moreover, Holyfield admitted during a recent interview with Sun that he would be willing to fight Mike Tyson again. "I would do that! Yes, I want to fight Mike Tyson,” former world champion said during interview. "My whole thing is I’m open, and I kw that I want to do well for myself at 57. I can definitely handle him. But Mike would have to want to do it as well. We have to come up with something that is t a kckout grudge match."

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Mike Tyson famously faced Evander Holyfield for  WBA Heavyweight title in 1996 which Tyson lost despite entering bout as heavy favourite. His rematch in 1997 produced one of most infamous incidents in boxing history - Tyson biting off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s right ear. Tyson lost rematch via disqualification and was fined $3 million by Nevada State Athletic Commission. In following years, Tyson and Holyfield mended ir relationship. Could a third bout between duo re-ignite rivalry? 

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