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More classic fights: Mike Tyson highlights Showtime’s June lineup

Five Mike Tyson fights will be televised on June 12 in Showtime’s ongoing series “Showtime Boxing Classics,” which airs each Friday night.

A collection of Mike Tyson fights highlights the June line-up for the Friday night series “Showtime Boxing Classics.” All programs begin at 10 p.m. ET / PT.

Showtime kicks off the month on June 5 with the 2017 Fight of the Year Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko, in which Joshua got up from a knockdown to stop Klitschko and retain his heavyweight belts, and the 2013 Marcos Maidana vs. Adrien Broner brawl.

Five Tyson fights will air on June 12. His opponents: Francois Botha, Julius Francis, Lou Savarese, Brian Nielsen and Clifford Etienne. These were among the last fights in Tyson’s career, after he lost the championship to Evander Holyfield.

On June 19, the series will showcase Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham and Carl Froch vs. Glen Johnson. Ward is back against Froch on June 26. Ward emerged as a star in part because of his victories in those fights.

Combat sports analysts Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell will host live companion episodes of their digital talk show “Morning Kombat” on the Morning Kombat YouTube Channel for select Showtime Boxing Classics telecasts. They watch the fights along with viewers, give their real-time reactions and take questions from fans throughout the replay.

Viewers can follow along and participate in the discussion by using the hashtag #FightFromHome on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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Now Evander Holyfield, 57, says he’s returning to ring

Evander Holyfield followed Mike Tyson’s lead by announcing that he’s coming out of retirement to fight for charity.

Doesn’t anyone stay retired anymore?

Mike Tyson, 53, recently said he was feeling great and planned to take part in exhibitions for charity, after which a viral video of him hitting mitts prompted some to suggest he could return to professional boxing.

Now it’s 57-year-old Evander Holyfield’s turn. The former heavyweight champ and rival of Tyson announced on Twitter that he’s coming out of retirement to fight for charity.

“The moment you’ve all been waiting for. … The Champ is back! I’d like to announce that I will be making a comeback to the ring. I will be fighting in exhibition matches for a great cause. I’m training to promote a charity that’s very close to me.

“Our #Unite4OurFight campaign aims to provide students the resources they need for emotional development and education.”

Of course, Tyson and Holyfield should be applauded for their desire to help others. At the same time, everyone following this story line is thinking the same thing: Will these exhibitions lead to a lucrative third fight between the two Hall of Famers?

Tyson and Holyfield fought for the first time in November 1996, when the underdog Holyfield stunning the boxing world by stopping Tyson in the 11th round.

Mike Tyson decided to take a snake break in his second fight with Evander Holyfield. AFP via Getty Images

The rematch, in June 1997, was even more memorable. Tyson seemed to be heading toward another setback when he decided the right thing to do was gnaw off a portion of Holyfield’s ear, which resulted in his disqualification in Round 3.

Tyson was suspended for his actions but returned to fight until 2005. Holyfield forgave his rival and the two have been friendly for years.

Holyfield last fought in May 2011, when he stopped Brian Nielsen in 10 rounds at the age of 48.

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