The rivalry between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield has gained a new flavor. Holyfield, 62, challenged Tyson, 58, to a new fight between them.
Holyfield is the biggest tormentor of Tyson’s career. Both fought twice, with two victories for Holyfield.
What are the chances of a new fight between them happening? THE Sporting News account.
Vai acontecer Mike Tyson x Evander Holyfield?
Evander Holyfield’s challenge was made in an Instagram post. In it, the former fighter wrote: “The fans want this #Unfinished Business.”
Mike Tyson fought again last Friday (11/15), when he lost to 27-year-old Jake Paul. After the fight, Tyson left open the possibility of holding a new fight:
– I don’t know if this is my last time or not, it depends on the situation.
It is estimated that Mike Tyson received around 20 million dollars (R$115.4 million) for the fight. Furthermore, Jake Paul had promised that he would give a bonus of 5 million dollars (R$28 million) if Tyson “lasted” more than four rounds, which he did.
However, Tyson commented on Holyfield’s publication and avoided the fight:
– I love you, brother. But the trilogy is our friendship.
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How were the fights between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield?
The first fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield took place in 1996, with Holyfield winning by technical knockout.
A year later, the rivals faced each other again. The rematch made history due to its unusual ending: Tyson bit off a piece of Holyfield’s ear and ended up disqualified.
Mike Tyson x Jake Paul: how the fight went
The fight started intensely, with both fighters letting go of their arms, but without being able to connect. Jake Paul, using his greater reach, managed to impose his rhythm, making Mike land the blows.
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More solid in the fight, Jake Paul used combinations of punches to continue scoring, while Mike Tyson, starting to tire, had difficulty maintaining a rhythm.
From the fifth round onwards, Jake Paul, more confident, tried some moments of low guard, while using combinations of crosses and jabs against Tyson.
After more “studied” rounds, the fight gained in intensity and “exchange” in the last two rounds. Jake Paul managed to land hard blows on Iron Mike, who, despite being 58 years old, managed to resist.
In the last round, Jake Paul went for the knockout, attacking his opponent, but leaving his guard open for counterattacks.
In the end, because he attacked more and connected more blows, Jake Paul was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
