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‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’ Mike Tyson is still reflecting sheer physical features at the age of 55 and doesn’t seem to have given away his hardcore training. The former heavyweight champion returned to action at the age of 54 against Roy Jones Jr. in an epic exhibition clash. Having fought Roy Jones with a lion-heart, Tyson also claimed to appear in a few more showdowns.

Several potential matchups came on his way, and even Logan Paul‘s name popped up at one time. However, Tyson denied all of it and hinted at relinquishing his return plans. Per Mike Tyson, he is yet to receive his full payment from the Jones Jr. bout and doesn’t intend to return again.

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Meanwhile, his recent training clip cites how Tyson is still serious about his shape. It appeared to be a ‘leg-day’ for him as he flexed intense leg press in a high-tech procedure. No wonder the boxing legend can still be a trouble for many in exhibition matchups.

A prime Mike Tyson had one of the deadliest training regimes in all of boxing. Cus D’Amato had initially crafted Mike Tyson’s boxing route, which involved sheer discipline. While Tyson lost his focus on life midway, the same cannot be said about his boxing ride. In a career of 50-6-2, Tyson knocked out 44 opponents and has away been a terror in the rig.

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He lost a few times against A-listed rivals. But never backed away from scrap or letting his hands go. It made Mike Tyson a global superstar, a status he holds to this day. People still want to see Tyson step through the ropes and the prime example was his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.

Mike Tyson is now living his life

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Tyson actually doesn’t need to risk his life inside the ring anymore. He is a millionaire and has achieved it all in the sport of boxing. In-ring stints can continue to bring him more. But Tyson has a lot of activities on board at this point.

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He is an entrepreneur, a media personality and also contributes to movie roles. Tyson will appear in an Indian movie named Liger next. So, he appears quite busy with his schedule, and a boxing scrap might be far away from his combat radar.

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