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Fresh doubt has been cast over Mike Tyson’s participation following his medical incident.

A boxing superstar has offered to replace Mike Tyson against Jake Paul if he is unable to compete following his ‘medical emergency’.

Tyson suffered an ulcer flare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday as he received urgent medical attention.

He became nauseous and dizzy and was treated on the plane.

His representatives said: “Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great. He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing. He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”

‘Iron’ Mike’s comeback fight could be cancelled if he fails a series of pre-fight tests conducted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

If he is forced to pull out of his clash with Paul, then Most Valuable Promotions have a former world champion ‘on standby’.

Ryan Garcia has also thrown his name into the hat, claiming he’ll replace the 57-year-old if he can’t fight Paul on July 20.

On X, he wrote: “If Mike can’t fight I’ll sub in.”

In another post, he added: “I wanna fight Jake Paul for fun even tho he my burfer.”

Garcia stunned Devin Haney in a thrilling bout last month.

But the result could be overturned after he failed an anti-doping test.

The 25-year-old, who denies any wrongdoing, tested positive for ostarine in both his A and B samples.

He owns a pro record of 25-1, having beaten the likes of Luke Campbell, Javier Fortuna and Oscar Duarte, with Gervonta Davis the only man to beat him.

As for Tyson, his representatives state he is ‘doing great’ ahead of returning to action this summer.

On his medical incident, a source said: “Mike had some kind of medical emergency on the plane and paramedics boarded.

“Before the paramedics arrived the flight issued an announcement asking for a doctor – the message even came on everyone’s screens.”

Jake Paul vowed to ‘f**k up’ Mike Tyson when they fight.

Fans genuinely can’t believe what Jake Paul said after Mike Tyson suffered a ‘medical emergency’ ahead of their fight.

Tyson had a scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles ahead of returning to the sport against Paul on July 20.

The 57-year-old became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare and received medical attention.

“Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great,” Tyson’s representatives said. “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing. He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”

The boxing icon issued an update on social media as he sent a message to Paul, who himself reacted to his upcoming opponent’s medical incident as he fired a warning ahead of their summer showdown.

Speaking on his podcast, ‘The Problem Child’ insists he’s going ‘f**k up’ ‘Iron’ Mike and will make it look easy.

“I’m certain I’m going to win,” he said. “I’m gonna f**k him up.

“It might just be easy actually. He doesn’t want that smoke and it’s a pro fight now so it’s just war.

“In the most respectful way possible because I do love him.”

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off ahead of their fight on July 20. Image: Getty

Paul’s claim, however, doesn’t sit well with fight fans online as they hit out at the YouTuber-turned-boxer especially considering Tyson’s recent scare.

One X user wrote: “Bro just gained more confidence after a medical scare.”

A second tweeted: “Of course it’s gonna be easy he’s 75 years old.”

A third added: “Why is anyone entertaining this trash.”

A fourth slammed: “Lmaoooooo why is he always picking on retired or old fighters. Bro is a coward.”

Another commented: “Oh what a hard guy. Beating up an old man with health complications.”

Tyson will make his first appearance in a pro fight since June 2005 when he suffered a defeat to Kevin McBride.

But he did come out of retirement back in November 2020 as he faced fellow great Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout.

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed indefinitely after the heavyweight legend received a warning from medical professionals.

Tyson, 57 and Paul, 27, were due to meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20 in the main event of a card to be broadcast on Netflix.

It was also set to feature an undisputed super lightweight title fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, with UFC star Darren Till also making his professional boxing debut on the undercard.

But the event has now been postponed until a later date.

A statement released on Friday by Paul’s promotional company MVP announced Tyson is unable to train due to an ulcer, forcing the fight to be called off.

“During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” read the statement.

“Both Mike and Jake are in agreement that it is only fair to ensure that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and are able to compete at the highest level.

“The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority, and we fully support Mike in taking the necessary time to allow him to perform at the level he expects of himself.”

Tyson expressed his disappointment but promised fans the fight would take place later this year.

Tyson is currently unable to train (Image: Getty)

“I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover,” he said in a statement released by MVP.

“My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.

“I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.”

Paul, meanwhile, said he is happy to wait to face Tyson “at his best” rather than rushing through a fight.

“I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night,” added Paul.

“My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish.

“Paul vs Tyson will be one for the ages, and I promise to bring my best for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”

Jake Paul has offered a three-word response to Mike Tyson’s health scare ahead of their fight in July.

Less than two months before his Netflix bout against Paul, 27, Tyson, 57, became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up while making his way from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives confirmed on Monday.

The boxing legend’s state forced flight staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance, before paramedics boarded the plane once it touched down in LA to provide treatment.

While he is already said to be ‘doing great’ in recovery, Tyson’s health scare has reignited fears over his safety heading into the July 20 contest with Paul, who is 30 years his junior.

After the scare, Tyson said that he ‘doesn’t need’ to be at 100 per cent to beat Paul, with the social media star now replying on Instagram.

Mike Tsyon seen working out days before health scare

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Jake Paul has offered a three-word response to Mike Tyson claiming he ‘doesn’t need to be at 100 per cent’ to beat the social media star

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Tyson (pictured) has spoken out after suffering a health scare on a flight to Los Angeles

Paul took to Instagram to comment on Paul’s post, writing: ‘Hey that’s mean!’ in response

‘Hey that’s mean!’ Paul, who is a heavy favourite to win the fight on July 20 in Texas.

‘Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great,’ the former heavyweight champions’ representatives told the New York Post on the back of the incident.

‘He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing. He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.’

The incident was the latest of a number of health concerns, which have included the veteran claiming he once broke his back, being spotted in a wheelchair, and suggesting he will die soon.

Many are once again calling for ‘Iron Mike’ to be pulled out of the fight following his flight ordeal at the weekend, but Paul insists it is still going ahead as planned.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer hit out at reports on Tyson’s situation and wrote: ‘You love to make s**t up before knowing the facts for clicks / likes. Nothing changed #PaulTyson.’

Typical symptoms of an ulcer flare up include nausea and vomiting, bloating, belching and gas pain, as well as chest pain and fatigue.

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Tyson’s fellow passengers were asked if there was a doctor on board to give him assistance during his medical emergency earlier this week

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The incident was the latest of a number of health concerns for the former heavyweight champion

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Tyson and Paul will face off on July 20 in Texas, with fans calling for the veteran to be pulled from the fight

Jake Paul expects Mike Tyson fight to split fans across age groups

Tyson will be 58 on July 20, when the fight against Paul is set for AT&T Stadium – the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

The fight has been marred by criticism in recent weeks, particularly at the vast age gap between the two fighters.

‘I don’t see too many people critical about it. Look at this,’ Tyson said at a press conference earlier this month..

When a reporter suggested there were critics, Tyson said, ‘Who? Name me somebody. You? Who?’

The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul that was initially set to happen on July 20 has now been postponed.

According to a statement from Most Valuable Promotions, the fight will be re-scheduled for a later date.

The statement read: ‘The upcoming highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will unfortunately be postponed.

‘During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations.

‘Both Mike and Jake are in agreement that it is only fair to ensure that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and are able to compete at the highest level.

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Mike Tyson has had to back out of a fight he was preparing for against Jake Paul

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Paul said that he ‘fully support[s] postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses’

‘The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority, and we fully support Mike in taking the necessary time to allow him to perform at the level he expects of himself.

‘Mike is expected to return to his full training schedule in the coming weeks and is eager to get back in the ring.

‘MVP anticipates rescheduling the match to later this year at AT&T Stadium, and we look forward to an exciting and well-prepared contest between these two exceptional athletes. The new date of the fight will be announced by next Friday, June 7th.’

Tyson said, ‘I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time.

‘Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover.

‘My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.

‘I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.’

‘I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night,’ said Jake Paul. ‘My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish.

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The pair had originally been set to fight on July 20 in a bout aired live on Netflix

‘Paul vs Tyson will be one for the ages, and I promise to bring my best for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.’

According to MVP, tickets will be honored for the new date and anyone unable to attend is eligible for a refund.

The fight had been highly anticipated as Tyson’s first steps back in the ring since a bout against Roy Jones Jr in 2020.

The ulcer flareup in question occurred onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to LA on Sunday, May 26 – forcing flight staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance.

Tyson said that he was ‘doing great’ in recovery, but clearly he wasn’t in good enough health to keep fighting. He even joked that he ‘doesn’t need’ to be at 100 percent in order to beat Paul.

But even that mid-air incident isn’t the first time that the boxing great had been spotted in poor health in recent years.

Speaking ahead of the fight the 57-year-old admitted that, while his training is going well, his body isn’t what it used to be.

‘I’m beautiful… I’m doing great but my body is —- right now. I’m sore,’ Tyson said in Harlem, New York on May 13.

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The co-main event of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will also likely be pushed back

Tyson has previously been open about his struggles with sciatica that got so bad in August of 2022 that he was seen in a wheelchair.

Speaking at the time, Tyson said: ‘I have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now.’

The fight was also supposed to have a co-main event: the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. But that too appears to have been pushed back as a result of Tyson’s medical emergency.

After the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul that was initially set to happen on July 20 has now been postponed, Jake’s older brother Logan has offered to step in.

Logan Paul, the WWE superstar and former celebrity boxer, has offered to step into the ring with his younger brother after Tyson had to back out due to health-related issues.

Logan issued the challenge on Twitter, posting a picture of them when they were much younger with the caption, ‘So Mike Tyson’s out? I’ll step in and we can settle this once and for all @jakepaul’.

Jake seemed keen on the idea, replying, ‘Mom doesn’t want me to KO you but f*** it.’

He also suggested an interesting punishment for whoever is defeated in the fight: ‘Loser has to change their last name’.

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Logan Paul (L) has appeared to offer to replace Mike Tyson and fight his brother Jake Paul (R)

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This came after Mike Tyson had to back out of a fight he was preparing for against Jake

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Jake seemed interested in the idea of a brotherly fight – with a hilarious suggested punishment

The decision of the fight between Jake and Tyson being postponed came via a statement from Most Valuable Promotions, which said the fight will be re-scheduled for a later date.

The statement read: ‘The upcoming highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will unfortunately be postponed.

‘During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations.

‘Both Mike and Jake are in agreement that it is only fair to ensure that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and are able to compete at the highest level.

‘The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority, and we fully support Mike in taking the necessary time to allow him to perform at the level he expects of himself.

‘Mike is expected to return to his full training schedule in the coming weeks and is eager to get back in the ring.

‘MVP anticipates rescheduling the match to later this year at AT&T Stadium, and we look forward to an exciting and well-prepared contest between these two exceptional athletes. The new date of the fight will be announced by next Friday, June 7th.’

Tyson said, ‘I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time.

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Paul said that he ‘fully support[s] postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses’

‘Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover.

‘My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.

‘I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.’

‘I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night,’ said Jake Paul. ‘My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish.

‘Paul vs Tyson will be one for the ages, and I promise to bring my best for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.’

According to MVP, tickets will be honored for the new date and anyone unable to attend is eligible for a refund.

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The pair had originally been set to fight on July 20 in a bout aired live on Netflix

The fight had been highly anticipated as Tyson’s first steps back in the ring since a bout against Roy Jones Jr in 2020.

The ulcer flareup in question occurred onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to LA on Sunday, May 26 – forcing flight staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance.

Tyson said that he was ‘doing great’ in recovery, but clearly he wasn’t in good enough health to keep fighting. He even joked that he ‘doesn’t need’ to be at 100 percent in order to beat Paul.

But even that mid-air incident isn’t the first time that the boxing great had been spotted in poor health in recent years.

Speaking ahead of the fight the 57-year-old admitted that, while his training is going well, his body isn’t what it used to be.

‘I’m beautiful… I’m doing great but my body is —- right now. I’m sore,’ Tyson said in Harlem, New York on May 13.

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The co-main event of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will also likely be pushed back

Tyson has previously been open about his struggles with sciatica that got so bad in August of 2022 that he was seen in a wheelchair.

Speaking at the time, Tyson said: ‘I have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now.’

The fight was also supposed to have a co-main event: the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. But that too appears to have been pushed back as a result of Tyson’s medical emergency.

MIKE TYSON was so dangerous in the ring that even he is scared of the man he used to be.

The American, 54, dominated the world of boxing after he was crowned the youngest heavyweight world champion in 1986, aged 20.

Tyson ended his illustrious professional career with a remarkable record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts – and he goes in pursuit of more in his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr on November 28.

He was renowned throughout his reign for his incredible punching power – as well his petrifying ring walks.

When asked how he transformed himself into a knockout specialist, he credited his trainer Cus D’Amato.

Speaking to GQ, he said: “I think I was born that way.

“But I developed [my knockout ability] through Cus D’Amato telling me repetitiously over and over again to do this movement and to punch with this type of bad intentions.

“And just to have ferociousness and mean intentions whenever you throw punches and stuff.

“And try and punch through your opponent, not at him.”

He called time on his boxing career back in 2005, but SunSport have decided to look back at his five most devastating knockouts.

5. Larry Holmes – 1988

Tyson was 17 years younger than Holmes when the pair battled it out for the WBA, WBC and IBF titles.

Holmes had been out of the ring for nearly two years, but vowed to knockout his opponent on his return.

But his prediction came back to bite him as the younger, faster and stronger Tyson dominated him from the off.

Tyson dropped him twice in the fourth round, but Holmes managed to climb back to his feet.

The fight was waved off by the referee after Tyson put Holmes flat on his back with a heavy right hand.

4. Henry Tillman – 1990

Tyson had his reputation to redeem against Tillman following his devastating defeat to 42/1 underdog Buster Douglas.

And he was gunning for revenge against his fellow American after he lost to him twice in the amateur ranks.

But Tyson looked back to his best as he secured a first-round win over the 6ft 3in fighter.

He trapped Tillman in the corner before he put him on the floor with a routine right hook.

3. Marvis Frazier – 1986

It took Tyson just 30 seconds to find a way past Marvis Frazier – son of heavyweight world champion Joe.

He barely broke a sweat as he secured the quickest knockout of his career.

After he landed a brutal uppercut, Tyson dropped his opponent with a right-left-right combination.

Tyson proved he was worthy of a world title shot as he defeated his opponent in just 33 seconds.

2. Trevor Berbick – 1986

This was the fight that first penned Tyson’s name in the record books.

He became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 20 years, four months and 22 days.

Tyson looked ferocious as he sent his opponent crashing to the canvas in the early stages of the second round.

He followed it up with a historic left-hook which left Berbick flopping around the ring.

1. Michael Spinks – 1988

Tyson left Spinks’ undefeated record in tatters as he battered him in just 91 seconds.

The American knockout specialist left fans stunned as he retained the undisputed heavyweight title.

He dropped Spinks with a right hand to body then sealed the deal with a terrifying left-right combo.

Hall of Famer Spinks admitted he “came up short” before he announced his retirement from boxing after the fight.

LENNOX LEWIS insists he would have beaten Mike Tyson even in his prime because he is a ‘five-dimensional’ fighter.

Back in 2002 the two boxing legends finally faced off in the ring after an explosive build-up.

It was the most lucrative boxing match of all time, but the pre-fight antics threatened to steal the show and even stop it all-together.

In his new documentary, Lennox: The Untold Story, it re-lives how in what was supposed to be just the usual pre-fight face-off, all hell broke loose when Tyson marched towards Lewis and swung for his bodyguard.

Tyson was forced to pay Lewis around £260,000 for biting his leg, while the brawl almost saw the mega-fight cancelled all together.

Lewis would eventually have the last laugh with victory – but many claim the British icon was only taking on a well past his best Iron Mike.

However, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Lewis is adamant he would still have had his hand raised if the pair had collided ten years earlier.

He said: “Yes – I’m a five-dimensional fighter and he’s a one-dimensional fighter.”

Lewis added: “Mike Tyson is a great guy in one sense. I knew him when he was younger.

“I went up to spar with him after the junior world championship where I won a gold medal and his team were saying I didn’t box the best guy.

“Me and my trainer at the time, Arnie Beam, drove to Catskills and met him.

“He took me to his room, he was nice, we looked at lots of old films and he was more into boxing at the time that I was.

“He knew all the old guys and all the different techniques of boxing.

“So I grew to really like and know him when I was an amateur but then when he went into his pro career I never really knew why he was acting like that.

“Then we fought and he was just the same guy I met when we were 14 or 15.”

Las Vegas was due to host the grudge match 18 years ago but the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided not to re-license Tyson, who comes out of retirement later this month for an exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr.

As a result, promoters were left scrambling to find an alternative to the fight capital of the world.

Memphis would eventually be selected as the pay-per-view was forced back by two months.

Tyson at the time had not lost since 1997, when he was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear.

Lewis on the other hand was the unified heavyweight king and golden boy of the division.

And it would be he who retained that crown with an eight round knockout.

GEORGE FOREMAN branded Mike Tyson a “monster” as he revealed why he did not want to step into the ring with his rival.

The two-time heavyweight champion was tipped to fight the Baddest Man on the Planet when he made his comeback in 1987.

But Foreman, 71, has admitted he “didn’t want anything to do” with the hard-hitting American, 54, during his career.

He told ESPN: “That guy was a nightmare in the ring. I didn’t want anything to do with that guy.

“I didn’t want a part of Mike Tyson. He was a monster.

“If he missed you with his left, then missed you with his right, he’d bite you.

“Those are the kind of guys you see in a nightmare.

“You want to wake up and say, ‘So glad that’s a dream.’

“I didn’t want any part of Mike Tyson – no way.”

Foreman revealed the feeling was mutual as he admitted Tyson was not keen on fighting him either.

He added: “He was scared and I was glad of that.”

The 71-year-old told On The Ropes boxing: “There were a couple of times, serious negotiations were going on with the Mike Tyson fight.

“Mike Tyson just didn’t want to fight me. Not to say he couldn’t have beaten me.

“I mean, this guy could punch. The bigger they are the harder they’d fall as far as Mike Tyson was concerned.”

Tyson, who offered a zoo keeper £9,000 to fight a silverback gorilla, was crowned the youngest heavyweight world champion in 1986, aged 20.

He claimed the only opponent that could handle his power was little-known heavyweight Jose Ribalta.

The American superstar hung up his gloves with a remarkable record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts.

Foreman, who struggled to get over his Rumble in the Jungle loss to Muhammad Ali, retired with a record of 70-5 with 68 knockouts.

Mike Tyson has explained his kids are against him making a boxing comeback.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion will fight Roy Jones Jr for an eight-round exhibition on September 12 in California.

Now 54 – with Jones Jr 51 – many have doubts over whether this is a wise decision for either man to make.

These doubters include Tyson’s own children.

‘Iron Mike’ told The Tonight Show: “My kids think I should sit my old ass down, but what do they know?

“I’m very confident. They don’t know how to fight, neither one of my kids can beat me in a fight so what are they talking about?”

The interview concluded with Mike being asked how he would fare in a series of jokey fantasy match-ups.

The opponents put forward were Rocky Balboa, Ivan Drago, Conor McGregor and the Karate Kid.

Tyson backed himself against all except for the Karate Kid.

Regarding McGregor, who is a friend of Tyson’s, he replied: “I would kick his ass anyway! We’re gonna play in boxing rules.”

Slowly, details of the exhibition bout are starting to emerge.

The contest will be an eight-round affair, with both men wearing bigger 12oz gloves, but no headgear.

Interestingly, Andy Foster, executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, who’ve decided to sanction the fight, has now told BoxingScene that there will be no judges scoring the fight and so no winner, unless there’s a knockout.

However this is absolutely not the plan.

Foster said: “We can’t mislead the public as to this is some kind of real fight.

“They can get into it a little bit, but I don’t want people to get hurt. They know the deal.

“It’s an exhibition. They can exhibit their boxing skills, but I don’t want them using their best efforts to hurt each other.

“They’re going to spar hard, but they shouldn’t be going for a knockout. This isn’t a record-book type of fight.

“This is not world championship boxing right now. It’s not what this is. People shouldn’t be getting knocked out.

“The public can see what kind of shape Roy and Mike are still in.”