‘Money talks’, admits heavyweight boxing icon, 58, after considering shock comeback off heels of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
LENNOX LEWIS has refused to rule out a boxing comeback – if the price is right.
The British legend – and last undisputed heavyweight champion – officially retired in 2004 a year after his last fight.
He bowed out after beating Vitali Klitschko and remains one of the most celebrated heavyweights and fighters from the UK.
But in recent years, he has watched as former opponents Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield both made controversial comebacks.
So it leaves Lewis, 58, open to offers as he told The Guardian: “As my friend says, I ain’t no fool.
“I was seeing if I could catch you out there. For me, money talks, bulls*** walks… That’s what I’m saying. I’d 100 per cent consider it.”
Lewis revealed he still stays in shape despite being retired for two decades by jogging and swimming.
He said: “I ran five miles this morning, swam a couple of lengths, 100m. Then I woke up and took a shower.”
Holyfield, 61, faced ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort in a shameful showdown in September 2021 – losing in a single round.
A year earlier, Tyson boxed fellow great Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout which ended a draw over eight rounds.
Mike Tyson's controversial comeback
Mike Tyson is BACK!
Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.
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But now Iron Mike will return in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
By the time the bout come around there will a 31-YEAR age gap between the two.
Paul, 27, has lost only once in his ten bouts against Tommy Fury, 25, winning three bouts since.
But Lewis warned: “I’m concerned for Jake Paul. Tyson still knows how to punch, as you can see when he’s hitting a bag.
“If Jake Paul gets hit by one of those punches, he’s going to feel it. I know Jake Paul doesn’t want to get hit.
“Tyson comes forward and he knows how to cut off the ring. It could be a matter of time, as how good is Jake Paul’s defence?
“I saw Mike a couple of weeks ago and he looked good. He was walking around without a shirt and showing off his body so he’s getting ready.”
