Mike Tyson Says Evander Holyfield Fight On For May 29

MIKE Tyson and Evander Holyfield’s talks to have a trilogy fight appear to have reversed course, and now the bout is set for May 29.

Tyson, 54, made the revelation during an Instagram Live session with Haute Living on Tuesday. It was just hours after Holyfield’s representative said Tyson turned down a deal reportedly worth $25 million to fight.

“I just want everybody to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield,” Tyson said. “Holyfield’s a humble man, I know that and he’s a man of God, but I’m God’s man. Listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”

Kris Lawrence, who works with Holyfield, said Monday that talks were essentially dead in the water.

“We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers,” he said in a statement, via ESPN. “We were negotiating in good faith all along and it