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TORONTO: Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson continued to tease boxing fans about a possible return to the ring by posting another training video on Instagram on Monday that ended with the message “I’m back.”
The 53-year-old caught the attention of the boxing world last week when he posted a short training video showing that he possesses a lot of hitting power and speed that allowed him to become the first heavyweight to sustain the WBA, the WBC and IBF titles.
Tyson then said he was considering returning to the ring for some exhibition bouts to raise money for charity.
The most recent video showed Tyson snarling during a workout hitting the pads in yet another display of fierce power that made him one of the most feared punchers in the sport.
Since Tyson hinted at a comeback, challengers have been lining up for an opportunity against the boxer known as “Iron Mike.”
New Zealand’s great rugby player Sonny Bill Williams, who dabbled in boxing with a 7-0-0 record, and Australian Paul Gallen, another rugby player with a 9-0-1 record in the ring , have been touted as potential opponents.
However, a more likely bet would be Evander Holyfield with whom Tyson participated in various epic bouts during his professional careers.
If Tyson, who retired after a loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, returns to the ring, he will follow in the footsteps of Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao by retiring for an exhibition fight.
Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time when he defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986 at age 20, won 50 of his 58 professional fights before retiring.
