[Sport] Tyson and Holyfield will fight for the third time. Arab sheikhs will dump 200 million pounds for battle

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It seems that a dream will come true this year: one of the main legends in boxing history Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will fight for the third time.

 

Negotiations between the teams of the ex-world heavyweight champions have been going on for several months, and Tyson's friend Zab Judah said that the parties had already signed a contract for the fight.

A group of sheikhs from the United Arab Emirates turned out to be the most agile of all, offering conditions that cannot be refused: Tyson and Holyfield will receive 200 million pounds.

The basis for the Tyson-Holyfield fight was Mike's fight against Roy Jones. More than 1 million viewers bought it
In a pandemic, with almost no major fights, Mike Tyson decided to revive his career - 15 years after its completion. And even though Mike was in incredible shape for his age, no one expected something beyond unique in the exhibition duel against Roy Jones, which took place on November 28 in Los Angeles.

But the old men surprised not only the fans, but also, it seems, themselves, having shown an incredible level in 8 rounds. Only the referee's verdict (a draw) disappointed, however, it did not matter to viewers: the broadcast was bought by more than 1 million people, and the organizers' profit amounted to $ 50 million.

Tyson showed such figures only at his peak, being the main sports star and the absolute world champion. Not having time to take off his gloves, Mike said that he would like to fight the third fight against the most principled opponent - Evander Holyfield:

“Third fight with Holyfield? Yes, for charity this is exactly what you need! Can you imagine me and Evander again in the same ring? Look, the world is full of people who need help. And such a show can really help many people. "

 

 

Holyfield immediately agreed:

“We have already started negotiations with Tyson, it looks like the third fight will take place. My promoters are in close contact with his team, now we are waiting for a decision. I am ready for this fight, I know that it will definitely take place. There are no problems with my physical form, I feel great.

I'm sure that if Mike agrees to our meeting, then this fight will bring $ 200 million. Fans will see an epic battle, I'm serious. I'll be happy if Tyson fights with me. "

Yesterday, Tyson's close friend Zab Judah told British journalists that the contract for the fight had been signed.

“The fight will take place, everything is agreed. Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield: Part Three - Amazing. I am interested in everything in this fight, I need to watch their first two fights, and there is no doubt why I want to watch their third meeting in the ring.

Contract signed. Mike and Evander train daily. Both will enter the ring to do their job. Everything will be for real. It will be a great fight for the third time, "Judah said.

 

 

The fattest proposal was made by a group of Arab sheikhs from Dubai: 200 million pounds. The Middle East has become the center of world boxing and MMA in just the past two years. For example, in December 2019, Saudi Arabia took revenge on Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz, and the UAE is very active with the UFC, holding one after another tournaments on "Fight Island" with the participation of the main stars of the industry.

The third fight between the boxing legends is of such great interest that the Russian MMA promotion AMC Fight Nights wants to join its organization.

“The fight Tyson - Holyfield would be interesting to watch. We called, talked, there was a detailed and substantive conversation.

We are ready to provide a platform for this battle, we had our own interests. This fight costs at least $ 30 million, we have even considered the site, ”said the owner of the promotion Amir Muradov.

The confrontation between Tyson and Holyfield is one of the most fundamental in the history of sports. This fight will be bought by both old-school fans and those who were not born in the mid-90s.
It is easy to understand Arab sheikhs. The confrontation between Tyson and Holyfield is one of the most fundamental in the history of sports. There is a huge history behind it, which means this is an excellent opportunity to collect a colossal cash register.

 

The fattest proposal was made by a group of Arab sheikhs from Dubai: 200 million pounds. The Middle East has become the center of world boxing and MMA in just the past two years. For example, in December 2019, Saudi Arabia took revenge on Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz, and the UAE is very active with the UFC, holding one after another tournaments on "Fight Island" with the participation of the main stars of the industry.

The third fight between the boxing legends is of such great interest that the Russian MMA promotion AMC Fight Nights wants to join its organization.

“The fight Tyson - Holyfield would be interesting to watch. We called, talked, there was a detailed and substantive conversation.

We are ready to provide a platform for this battle, we had our own interests. This fight costs at least $ 30 million, we have even considered the site, ”said the owner of the promotion Amir Muradov.

The confrontation between Tyson and Holyfield is one of the most fundamental in the history of sports. This fight will be bought by both old-school fans and those who were not born in the mid-90s.
It is easy to understand Arab sheikhs. The confrontation between Tyson and Holyfield is one of the most fundamental in the history of sports. There is a huge history behind it, which means this is an excellent opportunity to collect a colossal cash register.

 

Even in the mid-90s, when two fights took place, the profit for that time was cosmic. Each fight consistently set the record for paid broadcasts at the time, with a total profit of $ 215 million.

The first fight took place on November 9, 1996 and ended with Holyfield's sensational victory by knockout in the 11th round. The rematch, which took place on June 28, 1997, became the most scandalous in boxing history when an enraged Mike bit off part of Holyfield's ear and was disqualified in the third round.

Since then, boxers have become bitter enemies, attempts have been made to organize a third fight, but by the beginning of the 2000s, both Tyson and Holyfield's careers were on the decline. Mike finished his performances ingloriously in 2005, and Holyfield fought right up to 2011.

The relationship between Holyfield and Tyson was quite tense, but in 2009, on the Oprey Winfrey Show, the boxers publicly reconciled by shaking hands. Since then, they have appeared together on numerous television shows, boxing matches and even advertisements. One of them made a splash among the fans.

In it, Tyson in a congratulatory box gives Holyfield a piece of his own bitten off ear.

 

Holyfield has been preparing his return since the summer of 2020 and looks just phenomenal even against the background of Tyson, especially when you consider that Evander will turn 59 in October. It seems that one of the reasons for this state of affairs is the presence in the Holyfield team of another boxing legend - Vladimir Klitschko, who is simply obsessed with CrossFit, healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

Boxers have been maintaining friendly relations for several years, and Holyfield trains under the strict control of the Ukrainian.

It was originally planned that before the fight with Tyson, Holyfield will hold an exhibition fight against another boxing veteran - ex-world heavyweight champion Glenn McCorrie. The fight was planned to be held in April in London, but now Holyfield does not even remember about it.

Despite the fact that both boxers are now 112 years old for two, their third fight has not lost its relevance, and in terms of the degree of intrigue and expectations, it may well give odds to the current kings of heavy weight - Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Such a fight will definitely be bought even by those who are not particularly fond of sports, not only in the United States, but also on the other side of the Atlantic - so great is the authority of each of them in the ring and beyond.