MIKE TYSON is primed for more exhibition fights after his comeback against Roy Jones Jr.
Despite drawing the bizarre eight-round pay-per-view spectacle, Tyson is ready to do it all again.
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr fought to a draw Credit: USA TODAY Sports
He said: “I’m just happy I got this under my belt. I’m continuing to go further and do more. Absolutely.
“We gotta do this again.”
Here SunSport runs down the possible opponents Tyson could face in his brand new Legend Only league.
Jones rematch
After any draw is declared the obvious move is to schedule a rematch.
But many felt Tyson deserved the nod and Jones was criticised online for his constant holding, despite looking to box on the back foot.
Jones, 51, himself called for a rematch afterwards, and said: “I’m cool with a draw, just might have to do it again.”
Tyson, 54, responded: “We’ve got to do that again.”
Tyson and Jones both called for a rematch Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Evander Holyfield
Before Jones was confirmed as Tyson’s opponent, Holyfield lobbied for a third fight.
The two-weight champ – who twice beat Iron Mike – is training for his own return to the ring aged 58.
And Tyson previously revealed he would face Holyfield for a third time.
He said: “That’s always something that we can do if the people want it, if it’s pragmatic enough, I’d love to do it.”
Evander Holyfield wants a third fight with old rival Tyson Credit: Rex Features
Lennox Lewis
Lewis emphatically knocked Tyson out in round eight when they finally fought in 2002.
And that should be the end of it – but after watching his former foe attempt to roll back the clock, the Brit hero is contemplating giving it a go.
Lewis, 55, told BT Sport: “Sure! I mean, it seems like a lot of fun.
He continued: “If it is right, I may come back. There’s been talk of Riddick Bowe wants to fight me still so there is still some unfinished business there.”
Lewis emphatically knocked Tyson out in round eight when they finally fought in 2002Credit: AP:Associated Press
Shannon Briggs
Briggs was in line to face Tyson before Jones got the nod.
Ever since, the 48-year-old has offered himself to Iron Mike for a future payday.
The American puncher only retired in 2016 and wanted to make a professional boxing comeback this year.
Tyson and Briggs are good pals, meaning a fight could be inevitable.
Shannon Briggs was initially in line to fight Tyson Credit: @cannon_briggs
Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury
Before and after Tyson’s first fight back in 15 years, facing a current champion should be nothing more than a pipe dream.
But Iron Mike is desperate to face AJ, Fury or Deontay Wilder to donate the proceedings to charity.
Tyson told BT Sport: “There’s so many people out there that we can do so much for, and it wouldn’t even be a 10th of their charitable heart to do something like that.
“In fact, fight exhibitions with me, and most of our charity would go to people who desperately need it.
Tyson Fury pictured with his namesake Iron Mike Credit: BackGrid
Mike Tyson says he’s happy he’s not knocked out and Roy Jones says everything hurt as it made contact with Tyson after their fight
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