Mike Tyson gets new trilogy fight offer after losing to Jake Paul

Mike Tyson has been offered a third bout with Evander Holyfield following his unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul.

The 58-year-old heavyweight made a return to the ring in a professional match for the first time in almost two decades, facing off against YouTuber-come-boxer Paul, aged 27, at the AT&T Stadium on November 15. Despite many fans hoping to witness 'Iron' Mike knock out the 'Problem Child', the fight unfolded quite differently.

Paul, with a distinct speed advantage, effortlessly navigated the ring, systematically breaking down the ex-heavyweight world champion before seizing a unanimous win after eight rounds. The performance prompted such dissatisfaction that some attendees left their seats before the event finished.

As calls surface urging Tyson to retire from combat sports gracefully with his historic 50-7-2 record, his long-standing adversary Holyfield expressed interest in a tantalising third showdown. Holyfield took to Instagram with an image which read: "The trilogy Tyson VS Holyfield," penning alongside it: "The fans want it #unfinishedbusiness," reports the Mirror US.

Tyson, however, swiftly dismissed the prospect of stepping back into the ring with Holyfield for a trilogy, responding: "I love you, brother, but the trilogy is our friendship." Fans quickly voiced agreement with Tyson's stance on a potential bout, with one writing: "We love you, so we don't want to see it," while another added: "After Tyson's performance, rather not see him step in the ring anymore ...now everybody wanna try and pick on Tyson."

Earlier this week, Holyfield reiterated his interest in a third fight with Tyson on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O'Neal, explaining: "When I said that, I would do it you know? But we asked him