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Mike Tyson - Still A Tough Contender At 55

Mike Tyson’s recent comeback since his draw with Roy Jones Jr. in 2021 has seen the boxing superstar plan to fight in more exhibition matches.
“I’m happy I’m not knocked out or anything. I’ll be better the next one,” Tyson said after the eight-round exhibition at Staples Centre in Los Angeles.
“I could have done everything better. God willing I’ll be better the next exhibition.”
The showdown of the two former heavyweight champions saw Jones, 51, thinking he had the upper hand, but he was impressed at the stamina and strength showed by Tyson.
“It surprised me he could go eight rounds,” Jones said. “He could go with anybody. If he connects, you’ll have a problem. He can do anything he wants to do.”
A three-judge panel announced a draw, and Jones was happy with the result.
“I thought I won the fight, jabbed better and controlled the fight, but I’m cool with a draw,” Jones said. “We both made it out cool and everybody got entertained.”
Tyson hopes to participate in more bouts, as many as one every other month to stay in fighting shape, potentially taking his game to Monaco or France.
“Anything is possible. The sky is the limit,” Tyson said. “I’m capable of helping a lot of people all over the world.”
Tyson, who hadn’t climbed into the ring for a bout in 15 years, said he doesn’t see his return as an ego effort. He worked hard and dropped 100 pounds to get himself into fighting shape.
“I don’t think it’s a mid-life crisis with me,” Tyson said. “I’m very happy I did this. I will do it again.”
“I don’t expect to win. I expect to go eight rounds and entertain the crowd.”
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