Mike Tyson could be set to return to the ring once more.

It isn’t what many fans will be keen to hear given what happened last time out. 58-year-old Tyson fought back in November in Arlington, Texas, against Jake Paul, a man more than half his age and with vastly less experience.

The youngest ever heavyweight world champion was soundly beaten on points across eight rounds and barely managed to land a punch in anger, so low were his strength and fitness levels.

That fight came almost 20 years after his first retirement back in 2005, after a second consecutive loss, and was followed by assurances from ‘Iron Mike’ that he would never fight again.

Despite that, he has apparently now been contacted by Kazakh combat sports promotion, Alash Pride League (APL) with a view to making another comeback and the APL President Alimzhan Bektaev has suggested work is underway.

“We are planning a bout between Mike Tyson and Fedor Emelianenko. Work in this direction is already underway. The tournament, where we want to invite Mike Tyson, is scheduled for December.”

Emelianenko is a Russian former PRIDE heavyweight title holder and four-time combat sambo world champion who is now 48 but remains a legend of MMA.

He has been competing since 2000 and beaten fellow stars of the cage, including Mirko Cro Cop, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, but retired back in 2023 after a TKO loss in the first round to Ryan Bader. At that time, Emelianenko said he was 100% done with MMA and was already targeting Tyson.

It has now been over half a year since Mike Tyson went toe-to-toe against Jake Paul in what turned out to be the highest-grossing combat sports event outside of Las Vegas.

To say that the fight, which ended in a unanimous decision loss for Tyson, was a smashing success would be an understatement. The fact that it reportedly generated $18.1 million in total revenue is an undeniable testament to this fact.

This is exactly why Tyson, who will turn 59 in June, has refused to close the door on a potential return to the ring in the not-so-distant future. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, the former heavyweight champ said that “everything is possible,” and that “if somebody breaks my record, I might come back.”

For now, though, the boxing legend is keeping himself busy with his business ventures outside the ring. This includes his extensive collection of apparel and accessories under the Mike Tyson brand.

Fans of his merch will be glad to know that Tyson announced on Saturday that there is currently a “big sale” on his website.

“It’s Memorial Day weekend and you know what that means,” he said. “It’s going to be a big sale on MikeTyson.com. Go there now and get your merch.

“Also, stay safe this weekend. God is with you.”

There are a variety of items that are currently on sale on Tyson’s website, which include hoodies and shirts, all of which have Tyson-themed designs. Some products are up to 40% off.

Tyson’s website is a one-stop hub for all things about the boxing icon. Apart from merchandise and products, the site also provides information about his latest endeavors, including events and media/TV appearances.

Remember when Mike Tyson knocked out Lou Savarese, just 38 seconds into their fight in June 2000? Those who have been following the sport for a long time would know. The duo met at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. However, the fight was memorable for another reason than the knockout.

Promoted by Frank Warren, it aired on Showtime via tape delay, called a deferred live. Iron Mike was returning to the ring after a four-month prison sentence in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Just 12 seconds into the first round, Mike Tyson landed a powerful leaping left hook, his first, knocking his opponent down. What followed was not a great-to-watch scene. Once Savarese got up, Tyson went in for the kill. However, after a few vicious combinations from Iron Mike, referee John Coyle intervened to call off the bout. He tried to stop Tyson from the punching frenzy at 26 seconds, albeit in a failed attempt. Nevertheless, when Coyle jumped in to stop the bout, Savarese was still standing and ready to go. The referee, despite the protests from Savarese and his corner, gave the win to Tyson, which left the crowd booing at the anti-climactic nature of the finish. A crowd of 30,000 people left the venue disappointed over such a brief fight. But the best part was yet to come.

In the post-fight interview with Jim Gray of Showtime, the Brooklyn native, in his most famous callouts ever, unleashed his inner beast to send out a challenge to the undisputed heavyweight champion at the time, Lennox Lewis. But a few days ago, @dopimuzik, an Instagram page that posts AI-generated baby videos of celebrities speaking their iconic lines, did so for this crazy speech from Mike Tyson. An AI-generated baby Mike Tyson delivers the terrifying speech while the original voice from the interview runs in the background. “I was going to rip his heart out, I’m the best ever,” the 58-year-old had said to Gray.

Continuing the blood-driven outrage, what continued was scary and memorable at the same time. “I’m the most brutal and vicious, the most ruthless champion there has ever been. No one can stop me. Lennox is a conqueror? No! He’s no Alexander! I’m Alexander! I’m the best ever. I’m Sonny Liston. I’m Jack Dempsey. There’s never been anyone like me. I’m from their cloth. There is no one who can match me. My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable, and I’m just ferocious. I want your heart! I want to eat his children!” declares the baby Mike Tyson in the hilarious clip.

This entire audio was stamped behind a cute-looking AI-generated video of a toddler Tyson, who even had a face tattoo mimicking the boxer’s famous face tattoo. Sharing the reel in his Instagram story, Kid Dynamite just wrote “Baby Tyson 🤣,” laughing over it. However, not all AI-driven content surrounding Tyson has been lighthearted.

Just days ago, a polished poster for a supposed Mike Tyson biopic began circulating on social media, shared by several verified boxing outlets. The poster touted a 2026 release, starring Jamie Foxx as Tyson, Samuel L. Jackson as Don King, and Martin Scorsese as director. Fans, initially thrilled, were disappointed to learn the poster was fake. No official confirmation came from Netflix, Foxx, or Scorsese, and the project appeared to be a fabrication, likely AI-generated.

The confusion was compounded by Foxx’s involvement in another boxing-related project, Fight for ’84, a Netflix film about a coach rebuilding the 1984 US Olympic Boxing team after a tragic plane crash killed the original squad.

Regardless, this incident underscores the growing challenge of distinguishing fact from fiction in the age of AI, where convincing fakes can spread rapidly, even fooling credible sources. From humorous baby Tyson videos to misleading biopic posters, AI’s influence is undeniable. While it can entertain and spark creativity, it also poses risks, as false information can gain traction with alarming ease.

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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The legendary Mike Tyson is making an appearance in Riviera Beach this coming weekend.

According to the Sincere 2000 Foundation, Tyson is making an appearance for the annual Boxing for Cause event, which will be held on Saturdat at JFK Middle School, located at 1901 Avenue S. According to the foundation, this will be Tyson’s second annual appearance for the event.

Joining Tyson, a lineup of boxing champions which include Corey Spinks, Jameel McCline, Howard Davis, Rashad Evans and more.

The Boxing for Cause event, which is being held in collaboration with Riviera Beach Mayor Douglas Lawson and Palm Beach Boxing, will raise awareness on mental health and suicide prevention. It will also be an unforgettable day of amateur boxing and entertainment.

The purpose of the event to draw attention to the critical issues of mental health and suicide prevention while also fostering a supportive community environment. The foundation says people in attendance will also have the opportunity to engage with experts and hear stories of hope and resilience.

The event will start at 4 p.m. Those who are seeking to attend can buy tickets at the door and online at support@sincere2000.

Dennis Rodman was always known for being the ultimate hustle guy and winner on the court, and an absolute party animal that never shied away from sharing or showcasing how he felt loud and clear. So when “The Worm” drank through a big interview at his home back in 2003, he was bound to say some wild stuff.

At one point, Rodman mentioned the legendary boxer Mike Tyson out of the blue and explained the difference between them.

”That dude can’t tell the difference between image and reality,” Rodman said. ”He thinks he’s a tough guy, when he’s just a guy. I can’t change my image, because Dennis is my image.”

Dennis never minced words

A few years into his retirement, Rodman was enjoying the fruits of his labour and living every day to his fullest. Chilling in his luxurious home, Dennis hosted the interviewer from the New York Times and showed him how his usual day went.

It was as interesting and unpredictable as expected, as “Dennis the Menace” was going hard on the booze as usual. Sharing his most profound thoughts, from his basketball career, to his personal troubles, Rodman was unfazed to pour his heart out and share his piece of mind.

What prompted him to think of Tyson is unknown, but Rodman was probably trying to compare himself to “Iron Mike” in the sense of their images. Dennis felt he could never change or differentiate from the outside stigma that followed him ever since he entered his eccentric era post his Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” days. On the other hand, “The Worm” felt Mike could turn off the scary image and goof around when he wasn’t preparing for a fight.

Rodman actually saw himself in Tyson

Interestingly, on a separate occasion, Dennis marveled at Mike’s life story because he could see himself in the same scenario. According to “The Worm,” he and Iron Mike shared a similar rough childhood and the motive to become winners rather than focusing on earning big bucks.

“Our life is so parallel as far as the way we were brought up and stuff like that,” Rodman said. “We didn’t really have any guidance or direction. We just wanted to do our profession. But when you meet good people, in the beginning, that puts you in the right direction to do well, and that’s very heartfelt. Once you’ve been abandoned when you’re a youth – between 12, 13, 14 years old – you feel like you lost. You have two directions: go to jail or die.”

“I had that desire to win. I didn’t give a sh*t what it took. I’ll do the dirty work. I don’t give a sh*t,” Dennis added. “He wanted to do his job, and I just wanted to do my job. I always say when I came up when I was 25 years old, I said, ‘I don’t give a sh*t, I’ll play for a fu***ng dollar. I just wanna play.”

What was Rodman’s accurate view of Tyson is something Dennis himself is probably not 100% sure of, but between two great athletes and unique individuals, there must have been mutual respect. After all, who would have wanted to get on Mike’s bad side, even if you were a fearless 6’7” beast like “The Worm.”