4 days Ago By LW
t's been over two decades since and last shared a boxing ring, but their rivalry still echoes through the halls of combat sports history. For fans, those two legendary bouts-one a decisive victory for and the other marred by -are etched into the annals of boxing lore. Now, with the sport's trend of exhibition matchups bringing back iconic names, At 62 years old, , his last official fight dating back to .
Meanwhile, , including his recent eight-round bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer . But the idea of rekindling their seems to have , who took to to issue a challenge on Monday. alongside a mock promotional flyer for a potential third fight.
, now 58, yet ambiguous reply, saying, While Tyson's words suggest he may inside the ring, Holyfield's public challenge has undoubtedly stirred excitement among fans. , including their explosive bout and the unforgettable . Despite their tumultuous history, the two have reconciled over the years, forging a bond rooted in But Holyfield's latest push for a trilogy raises the question: Trilogy talks and missed opportunities: Will Tyson vs.
Holyfield ever happen? This isn't the first time between the two has been teased. Back in , talks of a potential bout gained momentum, with Holyfield expressing confidence that it would happen. However, , leaving fans wondering what could have been.
Holyfield went on to fight in an exhibition later that year, but the result left much to be desired. , on the other hand, has continued to dabble in exhibition matches, demonstrating his enduring star power. Following his fight with Tyson hinted at , showing that he's still willing to step into the ring under the right circumstances.
For , the allure of fight isn't just about settling an old score-it's about . While Tyson seems more focused on forging new paths in the sport, the prospect of between these two icons is hard to ignore. The ball now rests in .
Whether the trilogy remains a fantasy or becomes a reality, one thing is certain: . But as Holyfield's Instagram post proves, there's always room for one last chapter in this storied rivalry..
