Mike Tyson is a man in demand with plenty of future fight options if he can defeat Jake Paul next month.
The 58-year-old makes his professional ring return for the first time in nearly twenty years when he takes on the YouTuber-turned-boxer who is over thirty years his junior.
Such has been the hype caused by the contest, three former heavyweight champions have called out ‘Iron Mike’ should he be victorious in his comeback.
Lennox Lewis
Lewis and Tyson fought back in 2002 when the Brit secured a knockout victory in the eighth round, but many believe the American was well past his best by then.
Speaking to TMZ Sports Lewis revealed his interest in the rematch if Tyson can put on a good showing against Paul.
“Let’s see how he makes out in this fight and then I’ll tell you after … I’ve spoken to Mike, yeah. I haven’t spoke about fighting cause he’s got a fight coming up … Yes [I would consider fighting him again]. Come on, baby. Let’s have it.”
Shannon Briggs
Briggs won the WBA heavyweight title in dramatic fashion when he stopped Siarhei Liakhovich in the dying seconds of the last round when he was behind on the scorecards.
The 52-year-old told Bloody Elbow that he is ‘100%’ making a comeback and is open to fights against both Tyson and Paul.
“100% I’m coming back and fighting. I’ll fight Mike Tyson, Jake Paul anybody.
It’s a great fight. It’s great for Mike because at his age he can still make money, it’s amazing, let’s go champ!
If it happens, then great, but if it don’t I’m here, let’s go champ. 100% [I’ll step in to face Paul if Mike Tyson doesn’t make it], sign me up and I’d do it for free, they wouldn’t even have to pay me.”
Hasim Rahman
The two-time champion is best known for his upset victory over Lewis back in 2001 to win the WBC, IBF, and IBO titles, however, he would go on to lose them in the immediate rematch.
Speaking to FightHype, Rahman says he is ‘available’ to face Tyson when he’s ‘finished’ with the influencer.
“No doubt, there is only one name that comes to mind and that’s Mike Tyson. That’s just one of the only fights that I didn’t get to fight in my era. I was supposed to fight Mike Tyson but it didn’t work out that way but I’m still hoping for the fight, yeah, I’m still hoping for the fight, Mike!
So when you finish with Jake, when he’s finished with ‘Fake Paul’ then I’m available. I think it would still be a great fight, I’m in terrific shape, so let’s see how Mike do with Jake and I’m available.”
Paul vs Tyson takes place on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.
