ear we go again???

The Artist

Ear we go again - Tyson v Holyfield

By Matthew Hurley: In a pronouncement that will either make boxing fans smile at the idea of it or groan at the thought of it becoming a reality, Evander Holyfield says that he would consider climbing into the ring again with two time opponent Mike Tyson. Tyson has also expressed interest in facing off against his old nemesis but only if he were well compensated. Unfortunately for the two iconic figures they have both crashed and burned in recent outings and are mere shells, if that, of their former selves.

Still, money talks and Holyfield plans to continue fighting on despite a recent loss to Sultan Ibragimov. It would probably serve him best to goad Tyson into a rubber match if he desires another big payday. He’s not going to get it by regrouping yet again against a series of journeymen fighters in hopes of securing yet another title shot.

As quoted by the Times Online, Holyfield said, “There has been some talk between us. Mike had Jeff Fenech, who’s been training him, call me a few months ago. Jeff says Mike wants to fight me again, but he needs to know if I would agree to it.”

Tyson has lost three out of his last four fights. His most recent ring appearance was back in June 2005 when he lost by technical knockout to unheralded Kevin McBride.

Despite their advanced age and diminishing returns in the ring Holyfield believes the fight could become a reality if Tyson commits himself.

“It all depends on what they are going to give us,” he said. “I’m gonna catch a lot of flak if I say I’m fighting Mike Tyson again. I’ve already said I don’t want to fight Mike no more. (But) if the price is right, I probably would.”

And a lot of people would probably pay to see it.
Well guys what do think of this.

Big Ears

I know Evander needs the money(so does Mike) but I really wish he'd endorse grills or something to get it .

I don't want to see this fight .


Evander would win easily btw but that's beside the point .

joepenguin

Is there talks of this again or is this an article from a couple of months back when Holyfield was touring with his book?

The Artist

joepenguin wrote: »

Is there talks of this again or is this an article from a couple of months back when Holyfield was touring with his book?

i just got it on www.eastsideboxing.com

dlofnep

I know it's a freakshow at this point, but I'd still watch it for the craic.

yomchi

I'm sick of seeing Tyson 'Come backs' - this type of crap ruins boxing.

Does this.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6SsGgLDMlw

Deserve all the hype?

*I still laugh at Pascal giving Tyson advice

nacho libre

If it does take place i won't watch it.

cowzerp

The thing is everyone will watch it, probably in disgust-but they'll still watch it..i dont think it would be a foregone conclusion that evander would win though as there both past it, depends on trai ning and how much mike wanted it for him to be in with a shout though!

pretty sad, but Mike is just so interesting to the general public unfortunately..

eagle eye

cowzerp wrote: »

The thing is everyone will watch it, probably in disgust-but they'll still watch it..i dont think it would be a foregone conclusion that evander would win though as there both past it, depends on trai ning and how much mike wanted it for him to be in with a shout though!

pretty sad, but Mike is just so interesting to the general public unfortunately..

Yeah it would get a huge audience. And Tyson would be way better off to get into one of them reality tv shows, I'd probably even watch it myself a couple of times.
Besides the fact that they met twice and the infamous cannibalistic efforts of Tyson, the other thing is there has been no big name heavyweights since Lewis retired.