Published reports say talks are underway for a rematch between former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. If a deal is struck, the two aging fighters may tangle again perhaps as early as this year.
Tyson supposedly has a deal with promoter Don King to get back into the ring; Holyfield is already scheduled to square off in Las Vegas against south African fighter Francois Botha on April 17.
If Tyson and Holyfield do go toe-to-toe again, it will no doubt bring high drama, big ratings and lots of money -- at least for the event's organizers.
How much the two boxers would get in a potential rematch remains to be seen. Tyson, who's 43, last fought five year ago. Holyfield is 47. Even with their age, I still think a lot of people would pay money to see them go at it again.
Who can forget the infamous ear-biting incident between these two fierce opponents?
Some may wonder why Tyson and Holyfield would ever want to fight again. Both men have had their share of financial problems. Holyfield has faced foreclosure, lawsuits, and currently owes the IRS a reported $145,000 in back taxes. For his part, Tyson has filed for bankruptcy protection in the past, and blamed some of his financial difficulties on previous managers and advisers. So I suspect that economic issues may be driving them to get back in the ring more than anything else.
What are your thoughts? Do you think Tyson should try for a comeback? And should these two say "yes" to a rematch?
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, an award-winning financial news journalist and former Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, has also been featured in top newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, and the New York Times, as well as magazines ranging from Essence and Redbook to Black Enterprise and Smart Money. 
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By: Jimmie Floyd on 3/05/2010 1:48PM
It would be good entertainment. It will be good to see who can last the longest before giving out of air. These two men can still beat the average man on the street and a many good boxers today. But their chance at reclaiming stardum is over. These two men can pay off some of their debts, and bring a bit of excitement to a struggling economy. TV will buy into it, you better believe it.
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By: Charles on 3/11/2010 7:42AM
Its over , its done. Mike i would not pay to see another fight that you are in. You owe me some money cause most of the fights that i paid for you didnt come to fight. You came to get paid.Evander you need to get ya speech together. Way too many punches to the head. I used to play basketball. Im retired, you both should do the same.
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By: Tee on 3/06/2010 2:25PM
Whom ever pays to see these two fight, is only helping pay all those back taxes they both owe.
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By: Charles Edwer McNeese on 3/06/2010 8:41PM
Excellent for these two boxers rematch.forget the infamous ear-biting incident between the two opponents?good entertainment and good excitement for everyone.
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By: Dajanaysdiamond on 3/07/2010 1:29PM
Great for Entertainment, and these guys deserve the prize money to level out some of the money they've been taken for.
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By: diamond on 3/08/2010 12:44PM
they wont make it past the 1st round lmao both of them will fall out
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By: kingdavidlives on 3/08/2010 1:39PM
One or both of them may get hurt badly. I hope they handle their finances better if they do this thing.
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By: stevie dee!! on 3/08/2010 2:30PM
WWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Rick on 3/25/2010 10:21PM
many many many MANY M-A-N-Y times Mike Tyson has appologized and said he has retired from boxing and turned over a new leaf. So, what? he lied to us again? He's so full of shit. Forget about all the assualt charges, drug arrests, RAPE, ear biting. Ummmm, wait, do you really want to forget about these AGAIN??????????????????????????????????????????
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