{"id":20732,"date":"2021-01-11T00:41:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T01:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=20732"},"modified":"2021-01-11T06:20:20","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T06:20:20","slug":"tyson-vs-holyfield-iii-for-iron-mikes-next-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=20732","title":{"rendered":"Tyson vs Holyfield III for Iron Mike's next fight"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 20 years after twice conquering Mike Tyson<\/a> in the boxing ring, heavyweight legend Evander Holyfield wants to again throw punches at 'The Baddest Man on the Planet'.<\/p>\n

The long-retired superstars are 54 and 58 respectively, but Holyfield believes a trilogy fight could be worth more than $259 million.<\/p>\n

Holyfield has been triggered by Tyson's exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr in November, which saw 'Iron Mike' accept a draw despite having looked the better fighter.<\/p>\n

MORE BOXING NEWS:<\/strong> Mike Tyson v Roy Jones junior exhibition bout highest-selling fight of 2020<\/a><\/p>\n

Holyfield said discussions between his team and Tyson's management were underway.<\/p>\n

"What I can tell you is that my team is talking to Mike's management, so I'm waiting for a decision. They are communicating right now," Holyfield told SunSport<\/em>.<\/p>\n

"The thing is I'm still training for this, I know it will be some day this deal will happen and I'm ready for him. I'm doing OK."<\/p>\n

Holyfield last week posted a photo of his current shape to Instagram showing he was in an impeccable condition, with a caption that read: "Feeling strong, motivated and focused at the start of the new year."<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJtdeQQFhRb\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp<\/a><\/p>\n

Tyson also revealed ahead of his comeback bout against Jones Jr that he was in phenomenal shape.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CHqlgW5hGXl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp<\/a><\/p>\n

Holyfield said a trilogy fight could draw an enormous amount of money for charity.<\/p>\n

"My views are you always help people," he told SunSport<\/em>.<\/p>\n

"I try to pass on the goodness that was passed onto me.<\/p>\n

"Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have.<\/p>\n

"I believe if I fought Mike the fight will generate $200 million [US].<\/p>\n

"It will be the biggest fight there is. That's the honest truth.<\/p>\n

"I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it he is, if not then he's not.<\/p>\n

"It's a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement."<\/p>\n

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