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Lennox Lewis says he’s ‘open’ to Mike Tyson rematch ‘if the public want it’ 19 years after epic heavyweight clash


LENNOX LEWIS insists he is open to a potential rematch with Mike Tyson if the public want to see the fight.

The heavyweight boxers produced an epic contest 19 years ago with Lewis stopping the American in the eighth round.

Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis fought an epic contest 19 years agoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Lewis defeated Tyson by knockout in their first fight in 2002Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Lennox Lewis knocked Mike Tyson out in the eighth roundCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And the 55-year-old British boxing legend is still open to a rematch with Tyson if there is enough interest.

Lewis told TMZ: “If the public wanted it then we would probably talk.

“I don’t know. I don’t really have nothing pushing me in the ring right now. People would love to see that fight but I don’t know.”

Lewis retired after beating Vitali Klitschko in 2003 but recently admitted he could stage a sensational comeback.

The first fight against Tyson was one of the biggest heavyweight contests with Lewis defeating the American with a stoppage in Memphis to defend his world titles.

Lewis was also linked recently with a comeback fight against heavyweight rival Riddick Bowe.

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Mike Tyson unloads a vicious left hand against Lennox LewisCredit: PA:Press Association

Lennox Lewis won his biggest fight against Mike Tyson 19 years agoCredit: AFP

Tyson, 54, made his comeback in November with an eight round exhibition draw against Roy Jones Jr.

And Tyson has hinted in an Instagram post on the Legends Only League that he is ready to face Evander Holyfield in a third fight after losing twice to him.

Tyson has been keeping himself busy and was in Miami on Saturday night as he watched Canelo Alvarez destroy Avni Yildirim.

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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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