As BoxingScene.com previously reported, veteran promoter Frank Warren believes former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson should stay far away from a potential comeback fight.
Tyson, 53-years-old and retired since 2005, set the internet on fire when he posted a short video clip to showcase his speed and power.
The former undisputed heavyweight champion is very interested in returning to the ring, just to have a few exhibitions, in order to raise money for charity.
Warren thinks it's crazy for anyone to believe Tyson, at his age and level of inactivity, could present a challenge for any heavyweight of worth.
"I don’t care if Mike Tyson is in the gym for the next ten years, he has no chance against any heavyweight. I have no idea who would licence him at the age of 53 if it wasn’t an exhibition match. I can’t see any governing body doing that. He’s in there getting himself fit and well, and that’s brilliant. But in terms of fighting again, give me a break," Warren told Metro.
But Foreman believes it can be done, by Tyson.
Foreman had been retired for a decade when he returned to the ring at the age of 38-years-old in 1987. In 1994, he defeated Michael Moorer to become heavyweight champion for the first time in almost two decades. And in 1997, Foreman lost a twelve round decision to Shannon Briggs, in what would be his final career bout at the age of 48.
"I was so happy. He looked like he had turned the clock back at least 20 years. He was looking fit and those punches were coming sharp. If he’s able to go into the woods and dedicate himself to that for about 10 months, he could come back and really be a top contender," Foreman told IFL TV.
"[Doing exhibitions], that’s what they do, that’s the way it happens. I called Dick Sadler, my original trainer back in the 1960s, I’d just won a gold medal, I said I just want to do exhibitions, that’s all, and learn more about boxing. Next thing you know I’m in with the heavyweight champion of the world. So it starts off talking about exhibitions, but then it gets bigger and bigger. And Tyson, I would like to see him back in the ring. He’s an older fella, but a record is always waiting to be broke."
