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Tyson's return reignites rivalry with Holyfield

Mike Tyson returned to the ring and lost the fight to Jake Paul. It seems that the 58-year-old won’t be waiting long for another match. The legendary boxer Evander Holyfield, with whom "The Beast" fought twice, wrote on Instagram that "fans would love" to see their fight again.

Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul by unanimous decision. Right after the fight, "The Beast" posted on social media, sharing his feelings about returning to the ring.

It’s one of those situations where you lost, but you still won. I am grateful for last night. I don’t regret stepping into the ring for the last time. I almost died in June. I had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and about 11 kilograms in the hospital and had to fight for my health to get into the ring, so I won - wrote Mike Tyson.

The boxer is set to earn 20 million dollars for the fight with the 27-year-old YouTuber. He also did not rule out a return to the ring in the future. A potential next opponent for "The Beast" has appeared on the horizon, namely Evander Holyfield.

Mike Tyson might appear in the ring again

The former WBC, WBA, and IBF champion beat "Iron Mike" twice, including once by the infamous disqualification when Tyson bit off a piece of his ear in 1997. The 62-year-old posted a graphic on Instagram, showing him alongside "The Beast," with the word "Trilogy" behind them.

Fans want it - said Evander Holyfield

Journalists from the "Daily Mail" contacted the former boxer for a comment on this matter. In response, they heard: "Well, yes. If they want it. Never say never". Mike Tyson has yet to comment on this matter.

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