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Lennox Lewis has added his voice to those against Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson fighting for a third time.
Holyfield, 45, and Tyson, 41, are thought to have been tempted to meet again by the prospect of a big payday.
But former undisputed world heavyweight champion Lewis, who beat both of them, said: "I wouldn't give Tyson a hope.
"Evander's obviously the better fighter but I'd rather see him do something else. Why fight the same fight again? We all know who would to win."
Lewis, 42, told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportweek programme that a third bout between the Americans would simply be "an entertainment ploy".
It is very convenient that Holyfield's comments on the matter coincide with the release of his new book
He added that his fellow former heavyweight title-holders would also be putting their health at risk.
"There's always a danger every time you step into the ring with a man who weighs over 200lbs and is throwing hard punches at you," he said.
"But one of the reasons that made me quit is the things I used to do at 20, I couldn't do anymore when I got to 40."
Lewis, has resisted any temptation of his own to return to the ring since retiring in 2004.
But he admitted: "When I see certain fights I'm thinking 'these guys, what are they doing? They need me to go in and show them how it's done'.
"I get that urge once in a while, but I understand what happens as you age, and I've moved onto other things."
Tyson, who is beset by financial troubles, last fought in November 2005, when he lost to Ireland's Kevin McBride.
Holyfield, however, fought for the WBO heayweight belt as recently as last October, when he was outpointed by Russian holder Sultan Ibragimov.
He told Sportsweek that a third fight against Tyson was not out of the question.
"It's possible, if it's going to help me reach my goal," he said.
"I have to figure out a way of how to put myself back into position to fight for a world title again."
Holyfield, 45, and Tyson, 41, are thought to have been tempted to meet again by the prospect of a big payday.
But former undisputed world heavyweight champion Lewis, who beat both of them, said: "I wouldn't give Tyson a hope.
"Evander's obviously the better fighter but I'd rather see him do something else. Why fight the same fight again? We all know who would to win."
Lewis, 42, told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportweek programme that a third bout between the Americans would simply be "an entertainment ploy".
It is very convenient that Holyfield's comments on the matter coincide with the release of his new book
He added that his fellow former heavyweight title-holders would also be putting their health at risk.
"There's always a danger every time you step into the ring with a man who weighs over 200lbs and is throwing hard punches at you," he said.
"But one of the reasons that made me quit is the things I used to do at 20, I couldn't do anymore when I got to 40."
Lewis, has resisted any temptation of his own to return to the ring since retiring in 2004.
But he admitted: "When I see certain fights I'm thinking 'these guys, what are they doing? They need me to go in and show them how it's done'.
"I get that urge once in a while, but I understand what happens as you age, and I've moved onto other things."
Tyson, who is beset by financial troubles, last fought in November 2005, when he lost to Ireland's Kevin McBride.
Holyfield, however, fought for the WBO heayweight belt as recently as last October, when he was outpointed by Russian holder Sultan Ibragimov.
He told Sportsweek that a third fight against Tyson was not out of the question.
"It's possible, if it's going to help me reach my goal," he said.
"I have to figure out a way of how to put myself back into position to fight for a world title again."
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