Heavyweight icon, Mike Tyson has hinted he will face off against a bigger opponent than Evander Holyfield in his much-anticipated comeback fight.
The 53-year-old boxer, who had showed off his impressive physique and speed on social media, announced earlier this month that he was back training as he prepares to return to the boxing ring.
Old rival Holyfield, whose ear Tyson famously took a bite out of, also announced his own comeback shortly afterwards revealing that he was in talks with Iron Mike’s camp about a potential fight.
However, Tyson has distanced himself from taking on Holyfield while he hints on having a bigger opponent lined up, he also relayed his plan to fight for charity cause.
Speaking to Lil Wayne on the rapper’s Young Money Radio show, Tyson said: “I’m feeling better than I’ve ever felt in my life. God has been merciful to me man. ‘I’m gonna get on with it, I’m looking good. Yo Wayne, I’m 230 [pounds] right now! Man, I’m just getting ready you know.
“I’m just getting ready to help some people out who are less fortunate than me. I’m gonna do this charity event. I’m going to take this money and help these homeless and we’re going to help these addicted brothers. Because I’ve been homeless and I’ve been addicted so I know the struggle. Not many people have survived like I did,” he added.
Asked by Lil Wayne if Holyfield will be his opponent, Tyson continued: “Na, we got many guys. Listen we’ve got so many guys that want to do this man. We’re in calls; we’re doing business with guys right now. You’re not going to believe the names when the names come out.
“Sometime this week we’ll have the contract done. And whatever money we get, it’s going to somebody else. I’m not going to make any money – probably the company, my wife because she’s partners with me, she’ll make some probably. But my money is going to charity.”
Meanwhile, there’s been rumour that a possible opponent for Tyson is former heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs, who claimed the pair, was working on a deal to fight at the Statue of Liberty on Independence Day.
