Tyson vs Holyfield: Talk of a trilogy fight gains momentum
Mike Tyson returned to the ring and lost the fight to Jake Paul. It seems the 58-year-old won't be waiting long for another match. The legendary boxer Evander Holyfield, with whom Tyson fought twice, wrote on Instagram that "fans would want" to see their fight again.
Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul by unanimous decision. Right after the fight, Tyson posted on social media, sharing his feelings about returning to the ring.
This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight 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 Tyson has appeared on the horizon, namely Evander Holyfield.
Mike Tyson might appear in the ring again
The former WBC, WBA, and IBF champion beat Tyson 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 Tyson, with the word "Trilogy" behind them.
The 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.
