The Heavyweight division was once the crown jewel of boxing but with the lack of exciting fighters and serious American contenders smaller boxers such as Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are the main attractions of the sport. Ringside Report says Mike Tyson and Don King are looking to inject some life into the once dominant Heavyweight division later this year.
According to a source close to Tyson, former Promoter Don King has a tentative deal for Tyson to return to the ring in late 2010. The initial plan is to have Tyson-Holyfield III, but there is rumored hesitation on the part of Iron Mike, and there is a plan B.
A Connecticut heavyweight named Tony Grano, former cruiserweight champ, Jean Marc Mormeck, Vinny Maddalone, and Derric Rossy have all been mentioned as potential first or second comeback opponents for Tyson.
Tyson turns 44 in June and Evander Holyfield sounds like this. Guys want to fight until they die in the ring but it doesn’t mean they should be allowed to.
Done Deal: The Return of Mike Tyson to Boxing [Ringside Report]
