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Rafael Cordeiro confirms Mike Tyson’s boxing return

Related Topics: Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr.

Many boxing fans were delighted to see Mike Tyson back in action in November. The 54-year-old former heavyweight champion of the world took on Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match that ended in a split draw.

As it turns out, it wasn’t a one-off for “The Baddest Man on the Planet.” His current trainer, Kings MMA head coach Rafael Cordeiro, recently spoke to MMA Fighting to confirm that Tyson will be back in the ring sometime in the fall.

We continue training. He’s an athlete and is always training, hitting pads here in the gym.