MIKE TYSON has hinted his big return to fighting could actually come in UFC’s Octagon rather than the boxing ring.
The 53-year-old heavyweight legend is preparing for a highly-anticipated comeback and declared “I’M BACK” in the impressive clip of him training last night.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has thrown the door open to a return to fighting with UFC
Iron Mike, who last fought professionally 15 years ago, has received numerous big-money offers – including from former rugby star Sonny Bill Williams and Tyson Fury’s dad John – but will only entertain more serious offers.
And speculation continues to mount that he will go one-on-one with Evander Holyfield – the man whose ear he infamously bit off – for a third time in a charity exhibition fight.
However, after stating he was itching to “go to war” again to help people struggling with drug addiction and the homeless, he opened the door to UFC.
Speaking on Facebook during a #PlayApartTogether gaming event, Tyson said: “You never know. It may not be over yet. Anything’s possible.
“You never know baby. I’m feeling good these days. You never know.”
Discussing his lockdown training, Tyson added: “That’s all I’ve been doing, getting into shape.
“I feel unstoppable now. I feel the same [as when I was in my prime] again.
“The gods of war ignited my ego and want me to go to war again.
“Imagine if I went out there and fought and I could help all these people we talked about.”
His current trainer is Rafael Cordeiro, a famed MMA trainer who has twice been named coach of the year.
Cordeiro has helped train five UFC champions at Kings MMA including Wanderlei Silva and Rafael dos Anjos.
Another showdown with fellow retiree Holyfield, 57, is gaining traction, and the Real Deal is certainly up for a scrap.
Holyfield said: “It wouldn’t bother me to do so. Even though I’m four years older than him, it wouldn’t be a problem.”
And the former heavyweight champion, who holds two victories over Tyson, also released a clip of him back wearing the gloves in the gym training for a potential comeback.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
