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Mike Tyson ain’t the only heavyweight training for a comeback — Evander Holyfield tells TMZ Sports he’s gearing up for another fight at 57-years-old!
“The Champ is back,” Holyfield tells us … “I’d like to announce that I will be making a comeback to the ring.”
“I will be fighting in exhibition matches for a great cause.”
Holyfield — who hasn’t had a sanctioned fight in 9 years — says the goal is to raise money for the #Unite4OurFight campaign which “aims to provide students the resources they need for emotional development and education.”
We know what you’re thinking … WHO IS THE OPPONENT?
Evander’s team hasn’t announced that yet — but we’re all thinking the same thing … Holyfield vs. Tyson 3???
As we previously reported, 53-year-old Tyson has been training again and wants to take exhibition fights to raise money for charities near and dear to his heart as well … but there’s no official deal yet.
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Of course, Tyson and Holyfield had issues over the years after Mike bit off Evander’s ear during a 1997 fight — but Tyson has apologized and they’ve actually become friends.
So, could there be a 3rd scrap if all the money would go to charity? Don’t rule it out.
Holyfield was 44-10-2 as a pro — with TWO victories over Mike Tyson. He’s widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time.