EVANDER HOLYFIELD says he's still open to a three-fight with Mike Tyson, despite losing to Vitor Belfort in the first round.
Within three minutes of his return, the 58-year old was stopped in the ring. One fan called it 'the saddest incident I have ever witnessed in a boxing match'.
Hoyfield's return from the ring was not as planned
Holyfield insists that he will still fight Mike Tyson, even though he lost to Belfort in a humiliating loss, 24 years after their first bout.
Holyfield, speaking after his defeat at Belfort, said, "The guy pushed, the man is strong."
"But I wasn’t hurt. I was not hurt by the shot. He shot me and I was off balance. I am not hurt. It's kinda sad.
"I believe it was a bad decision, he shouldn’t have stopped fighting that fast."
He replied, "Of course I would."
Holyfield defeated Tyson twice in 1990 and won both times.
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In November 1996, Tyson was stopped by The Real Deal in Las Vegas.
He defeated him again seven years later, though in more controversial circumstances.
Tyson famously bit Holyfield's ears, leading to a third round disqualification.
Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, recently returned to boxing in a fight against Roy Jones Jr.
Although the bout was a draw, many were impressed by Tyson's skills.
