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Feb 28 2008, 17:44
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Quote - Sentanta Boxing fans may have to take a step back to the future with the news Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson may do battle again despite both former undisputed world heavyweight champions being in their 40’s.
The ‘Real Deal’ defeated ‘Iron Mike’ on two occasions in 1996 and 1997. The second fight will live long in the memory of all fight fans, for all the wrong reasons, thanks to Tyson’s moment of madness when he bit a chunk out of the ear of Holyfield.
However, 45-year-old Holyfield revealed that he is considering an offer from Tyson’s camp to step back into the ring with him for a third time.
"There has been some talk between us," Holyfield told The Guardian.
"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.
"I said, 'It all depends on what they are going to give us - because 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'.
"Jeff says, 'What if Mike gets in proper shape?' I told him that's OK but I can't be part of it if Mike's going to pull out. Jeff said, 'The main thing Mike wants to know is if you would be willing to fight him again?' I said, 'Yeah, if the price is right, I probably would'." Please we don't need this!
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Post #2
Feb 28 2008, 18:25
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"Everybody lies. The only variable is about what"
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I would actually like to see this just for the hell of it !! lol
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Post #3
Feb 28 2008, 20:53
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^Same!
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Post #4
Feb 28 2008, 20:54
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Tyson would get hammered. Should never happen.
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Feb 28 2008, 20:55
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Cooler than a polar bear's toenails...
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Punch him in the hip, it'll break.
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Feb 28 2008, 22:21
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Guess Mike wants 'seconds'
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Feb 28 2008, 22:57
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Who knows? Maybe it'll be better than the current boredom we have to endure in the HW division! 
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Feb 28 2008, 23:03
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i would like to see it personally  cause boxing aint the same without those two (i always like Tyson (sure he has issues) but he was GREAT back in the day (late 1980's) as he could punch FAST AND HARD! (watch reruns on espn classic channel) which is rare with someone of that size ... but nowadays, UFC is pretty much taking over anyways as far as fighting type sports are concerned cause it's the closest to REAL fighting as you can get thats why i like it. so i guess it dont matter to much if they do end up fighting.
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Post #9
Feb 28 2008, 23:29
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Quote - (Zoom7000 @ Feb 28 2008, 22:57)  Who knows? Maybe it'll be better than the current boredom we have to endure in the HW division! Danny Williams comes to mind there 
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Feb 28 2008, 23:32
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Quote - (Rappy @ Feb 28 2008, 23:29) Danny Williams comes to mind there Who actually beat Tyson So why would you want a loser to Williams back?
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Feb 28 2008, 23:38
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Quote - (metallithrax @ Feb 28 2008, 23:32) Who actually beat Tyson So why would you want a loser to Williams back? I am just pointing out a boxer who is boring but yeah he did beat Tyson lets face Tyson is broke and needs the dosh and one last pay day in Vegas would be perfect for him, maybe he could go for the other ear.
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Feb 28 2008, 23:40
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Quote - (Rappy @ Feb 28 2008, 23:38) I am just pointing out a boxer who is boring but yeah he did beat Tyson lets face Tyson is broke and needs the dosh and one last pay day in Vegas would be perfect for him, maybe he could go for the other ear. So let him go after Mayweather in WWE. Heavyweight boxing is in the **** heap as it is without Tyson coming back and making it worse.
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Feb 28 2008, 23:43
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Quote - (Rappy @ Feb 28 2008, 18:44) Please we don't need this! Actually, boxing DOES need this. No one gives a crap about the current top heavyweights, but Tyson is still a huge name and draw, and Holyfield is an all time great. Yeah, they are old and the fight probably wouldn't do that great, but it would do huge pay per view buys.
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Feb 28 2008, 23:47
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Quote - (episode @ Feb 28 2008, 23:43) Actually, boxing DOES need this. No one gives a crap about the current top heavyweights, but Tyson is still a huge name and draw, and Holyfield is an all time great.
Yeah, they are old and the fight probably wouldn't do that great, but it would do huge pay per view buys. So it's good for HBO and not for boxing.
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Post #15
Feb 28 2008, 23:52
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On the road to 200 lbs.
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IMO boxing is dying. UFC style fighting involves a lot more skill. Also stuides have shown they are less typical to brain damage.
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