Former Heavy Weight Champion, Mike Tyson has stated his readiness to take on Anthony Joshua in a non-title, charity bout.
According to report, the boxing great is set to return to the ring in November for a controversial crossover clash with Jake Paul.
The report stated that Iron Mike has gotten himself in tip-top shape for his first foray to the ring. This is coming after his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.
The source added that Tyson, 57, has grand plans to share the ring with Joshua – albeit in a charity bout.
“When asked about the prospect of sharing the ring with AJ for a good cause,” he told TMZ, “I’m very interested.
“If doing that means we can have a bigger charity exponent, well so be it. I’m down to do that, too.
“I would love to (fight Joshua). That would be mind-blowing,” the once dreaded boxer said.
The source, however, stated that before Tyson could think of a charity clash with Joshua, he must first get through YouTuber-turned-boxer, Paul. Paul will be 31 years his junior on fight night.
The report also added that the former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua, has admitted he has concerns for Tyson’s health.
During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the 34-year-old said, “He’s (Mike Tyson) older now.
“I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul because of youth – that’s the only thing.”
Recall that the booking of Tyson vs Paul fight had sparked outrage in the boxing community. With fans publicly venting their disgust at the latter.
But Joshua, surprisingly, is a fan of Paul’s gimmick-driven fights, TMZ stated.
He said, “I personally think it’s really good.
“I think the boxing hardcores, they don’t like it because they think, ‘Why are they disrespecting our sport?’
“But I think that person brings all these people into boxing which benefits everyone else. Everyone viewing helps,” Joshau said.
source: Punch
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