Which evidently was going to set up this today, confirming that he did not only feel distant from the club, but offended at his non-participation.

Respectfully, Evander, the world ain’t really waiting for this. The world is waiting for a peaceful White House transition of power, along with safe vaccines and an actual pandemic plan. In regards to boxing, in particular, the world is waiting for Terence Crawford to be matched up with a top tier PBC welterweight, a potential third Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin bout, or an Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury super fight.

I mean, ain’t nobody going to stop people from doing what they want, but we shouldn’t be encouraging (or sanctioning) this from people so long removed from even being over-the-hill professionally. The activity in bloodsport should be left to those in top shape and are currently actively building their careers, not the ones trying to reclaim their once all-time stature multiple decades removed, nor should it be broadcast by those willing to profit off of this.

We’re lucky that Jones wasn’t knocked out by Tyson like he had been in terrifying fashion against Antonio Tarver, Glen Johnson, Dennis Lebedev or Enzo Maccarinelli.

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Holyfield’s most recent bout was in May of 2011. Before the exhibition, Tyson hadn’t fought in over 15 years. And why is it even being called an exhibition? All it is are women’s boxing rules of two minutes per round. There’s no headgear, and there’s clearly an intent to win, not to solely smile and entertain.

As fans and media following combat sports, we love their work, recognize their greatness, and respect their legacies … but we don’t need to encourage this. Not now, not ever.

I mean, damn, they even laughed about it seven years ago! Let it go!