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Watch Mike Tyson show off ferocious power and lightning speed in training aged 55 as he teases boxing return

BOXING legend Mike Tyson appears to have started training for another blockbuster comeback fight.

Tyson, 55, is back in the gym working on his head movement, speed, power and precision following a successful return to the ring in November 2020.

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Mike Tyson returned to the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones JrCredit: EPA
And the former undisputed heavyweight champ is seemingly gearing up for another return to the ringCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSON

Iron Mike shared footage of him drilling pads with renowned MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro to Instagram on Sunday.

His accompanying caption for the video - which received over 61,000 likes - read: "Roll with the punches."

Coach Cordeiro shared the clip to Kings MMA's own Instagram account, writing: "Power and precision!"

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson made his eagerly-anticipated return in an exhibition bout with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.

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The fight ended in a draw, with the officials on the night scoring the eight-rounder 79-73 to Tyson, 80-76 to Jones and 76-76.

Tyson's ramping up of his training comes a matter of months after talks over a mega-money bout with YouTuber Logan Paul fell through.

SunSport revealed the pair were in negotiations over a shock bout, with Paul publicly confirming the talks.

Negotiations, however, broke down and neither man has shown any sign of getting back in the ring.

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Tyson had hoped to throw down with former rival Evander Holyfield - whom he fought in 1996 and 1997 - this year.

But 59-year-old Holyfield's brutal stoppage loss to former UFC light-heavyweight champ Vitor Belfort scuppered plans for a trilogy fight.

When asked how their third showdown would have gone, Tyson told USA Today: “He’s [Holyfield] always known for taking a great punch and I didn’t think he took a good punch.

“If he would’ve boxed me, I would’ve never tried to hurt him. It would’ve gone eight rounds or 10 rounds, but it would’ve been really exciting, you know.

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Mike Tyson had hoped to have a trilogy fight with former rival Evander HolyfieldCredit: AFP

“I mean, they’re doing well, fighting hard, he didn’t get hurt, but that’s my intentions."

He added: “Well things happen, But you know, keep your ears open because you’ll be surprised by other things you hear.”

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