Mike Tyson could be set for another sensational return to the ring, this time in a potential trilogy bout against Evander Holyfield.
The former heavyweight champion recently faced YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Netflix, losing on points in a bout that drew over 100 million viewers.
Despite the defeat, Tyson has refused to rule out further fights, with actor and martial artist Paulo Tocha revealing that another contest is already in the works.
According to Tocha, Tyson hinted at another upcoming fight during their conversation.
"At the end he kind of let us know there's another one coming," Tocha told The Mirror.
Tocha suggested Holyfield as the likely opponent, citing the potential financial rewards.
"A more serious fighter, a more serious opponent, and a bigger money maker. Most probably it's going to be Evander after all," he said.
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"He and Evander - after what happened to his ear and all that. So most probably it'll be something like that."
Tyson and Holyfield's rivalry dates back to their first encounter in 1996, where Holyfield emerged victorious with an 11th-round stoppage.
Their 1997 rematch became one of boxing's most notorious moments when Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ear.
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In the years that followed, the two former champions put their differences aside and developed an unexpected friendship.
Holyfield, now 62, made his own return to the ring in 2021, though it ended in disappointment with a first-round stoppage loss to MMA veteran Vitor Belfort.
More recently, Holyfield served as a commentator for Tyson's Netflix bout against Jake Paul.
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Following the loss to Paul, 27, Tyson notably refused to announce his retirement from the sport.
Tocha viewed the Paul fight as beneficial preparation for Tyson's potential return.
"That's why I thought it was a good show, a warm-up for Tyson," he said.
However, he expressed concerns about Tyson continuing to box at his age.
"He is a great warrior. He is a big champion and he's one of the biggest, if not the biggest name in boxing," Tocha continued.
"But you've got to understand the fighter's game and at that age, you're not supposed to be in the ring, even if you're spectacular."
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The former heavyweight champion recently faced YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Netflix, losing on points in a bout that drew over 100 million viewers.
Despite the defeat, Tyson has refused to rule out further fights, with actor and martial artist Paulo Tocha revealing that another contest is already in the works.
According to Tocha, Tyson hinted at another upcoming fight during their conversation.
"At the end he kind of let us know there's another one coming," Tocha told The Mirror.
Tocha suggested Holyfield as the likely opponent, citing the potential financial rewards.
"A more serious fighter, a more serious opponent, and a bigger money maker. Most probably it's going to be Evander after all," he said.
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"He and Evander - after what happened to his ear and all that. So most probably it'll be something like that."
Tyson and Holyfield's rivalry dates back to their first encounter in 1996, where Holyfield emerged victorious with an 11th-round stoppage.
Their 1997 rematch became one of boxing's most notorious moments when Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield's ear.
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In the years that followed, the two former champions put their differences aside and developed an unexpected friendship.
Holyfield, now 62, made his own return to the ring in 2021, though it ended in disappointment with a first-round stoppage loss to MMA veteran Vitor Belfort.
More recently, Holyfield served as a commentator for Tyson's Netflix bout against Jake Paul.
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Following the loss to Paul, 27, Tyson notably refused to announce his retirement from the sport.
Tocha viewed the Paul fight as beneficial preparation for Tyson's potential return.
"That's why I thought it was a good show, a warm-up for Tyson," he said.
However, he expressed concerns about Tyson continuing to box at his age.
"He is a great warrior. He is a big champion and he's one of the biggest, if not the biggest name in boxing," Tocha continued.
"But you've got to understand the fighter's game and at that age, you're not supposed to be in the ring, even if you're spectacular."
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