Lennox Lewis reveals possible rematch with Mike Tyson after Jake Paul fight

Published October 21st, 2024 - 11:21 GMT
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A collection of photos: Former US heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and US YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul face off during a press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC on August 18, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) / Lennox Lewis attends as Haute Living celebrates the launch of Lennox Lewis's Champions Limited Edition Rocavaka at Le Bar Penelope on October 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

ALBAWABA - According to TMZ, Lennox Lewis revealed that he might be interested in a rematch with legendary boxer Mike Tyson if he wins in his upcoming match against YouTuber, turned professional boxer Jake Paul. 

The face-off in question will feature 58-year-old Mike Tyson against 27-year-old Jake Paul on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Moreover, the event will be broadcast live on streaming platform Netflix. 

Lennox told TMZ that he will "consider giving Iron Mike another shot at him!" 

The former professional from West Ham, Britain is known for achieving three-time world heavyweight champion, a two-time lineal champion, and held the undisputed championship. 

Lennox Lewis reveals possible rematch with Mike Tyson after Jake Paul fight

in 2002, Lennox Lewis went head-to-head against Mike Tyson but came on top victorious after knocking out Tyson in round eight in Memphis, Tennessee at The Pyramid stadium. 

Lennox revealed his interest in a rematch with Tyson after TMZ caught up with him in a brief interview on New York City streets. 

He further told TMZ about Tyson that, "If he's in good shape he should be able to take it," referring to retired Mike Tyson since he's going up against Jake Paul who is arguably in his prime right now as a professional boxer. 

Tyson vs Paul is gearing up to be one of the most anticipated fights of the year because it marks Tyson's comeback to the ring since 2005.  

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