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Lennox Lewis versus Mike Tyson II?!?!
If Tyson triumphs over Jake Paul next month, The Lion tells TMZ Sports he might contemplate giving Iron Mike another opportunity to face him!!!
We ran into Lewis in NYC earlier this week … and inquired about his opinions regarding the 58-year-old’s impending clash with 27-year-old Jake.
According to Lewis — who was busy promoting Rocavaka vodka — the results of the fight will hinge on Tyson’s agility and knowledge in the ring, particularly due to the age gap with the much younger 10-1 Paul.
“If he’s in peak form, he should manage it,” he suggested.
Should that be the case, Lewis — who last took to the ring in 2003 — is still eager to secure a rematch with Tyson stemming from their previous encounter in 2002.
For those who missed it, their fight was immensely anticipated, showcasing a press conference brawl with both fighters and their teams, a lot of smack talk, and notable celebrities including Denzel Washington, Michael Jordan, and Donald Trump.
Lennox triumphed over Tyson in the 8th round via knockout … both fighters departed with a purse of $17.5 million. It’s evident why Lennox (41-2, 32 KOs) remains open to a rematch.
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Lewis expressed a similar sentiment to us back in early 2021 … and shortly afterward, Tyson mentioned they were set to battle that September — yet it came to nothing.
But all hope isn’t lost … as Lewis appears eager to step back into the ring.
“Come on! Let’s do this!”