Mike Tyson receives official offer for comeback fight against MMA legend following Jake Paul fiasco

Last November, Mike Tyson suffered a tough defeat against Jake Paul. Many fans have wondered if he would retire on that note, but now the legendary boxer has received an offer to face an MMA icon and end his career on a stronger footing.

There’s no doubt that Mike Tyson had an outstanding career. At his peak, he was one of the most feared boxers in the world, collecting multiple titles and leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

Unfortunately, one of his latest decisions had a major impact on how some view his career. In 2024, he agreed to fight Jake Paul in a professional bout. The much younger YouTuber defeated Tyson easily, handing him another loss on his record.

Mike Tyson offered chance to fight MMA legend in 2025

Jake Paul became a controversial figure in boxing after challenging and beating Tyson, who was 31 years his senior. ‘Iron Mike’ looked clearly fatigued by the third round, and Paul secured the win by unanimous decision.

That bout marked the seventh loss of Tyson’s professional career. Many fans were disappointed to see the icon go out like that, which is why a new opportunity may be appealing to him.

Alash Pride League (APL) president Alimzhan Bektaev revealed that the Kazakh combat sports promotion has officially invited Mike Tyson to return for an exhibition match against 48-year-old MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.

Emelianenko is widely considered one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history. The fight could take place in December, but Tyson has not yet confirmed whether he will accept the offer.

Although the bout would be an exhibition rather than a pro fight, it could be Tyson’s chance to step into the ring one final time and finish his storied career on a more satisfying note.