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Evander Holyfield Did Not Hesitate When Asked if He'd Fight Mike Tyson Again

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Nov 16, 2024 1:18 AM ET

Mike Tyson took on YouTube and boxing sensation Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday night as the world watched on Netflix.

Prior to the fight, boxing legend and former Tyson opponent Evander Holyfield spoke candidly about the fight card, saying that he doesn't think Tyson is going to bite anyone in the ring ever again.

That was just one of myriad questions posed to the 62-year-old retired heavyweight boxer on the evening including one that many boxing fans probably knew in their heart of hearts had to be coming at some point in time.

"Would you dance again with Mike?" Holyfield was asked in a video posted by Strong Black Lead, a verified Netflix affiliated account on X.

"I'm ready, you know," Holyfield said. "It ain't a problem."

Evander Holyfield on if he’d fight Mike Tyson again #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/392Ik4fC7H
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) November 16, 2024

Holyfield stopped Tyson's eight-fight win streak on November 9, 1996 when he defeated the Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City born Tyson in their first meeting.

Tyson infamously bit off a chunk of Holyfield's ear during their second matchup, which also ended in a Holyfield victory.

Holyfield's last fight was an exhibition match against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort on September 11, 2021 that Belfort won by TKO at the 1:49 mark of the first round.

The man known by his nickname 'The Real Deal' now has a career record of 44 wins and 10 losses including 29 knockouts.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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