‘Bulls*** walks’: Lennox Lewis open to boxing COMEBACK as he toys with idea of following in Mike Tyson’s footsteps | HO

Lennox Lewis admits he is open to the idea of returning to the ring.

Lewis retired from professional boxing in 2003 after successfully retaining his lineal and WBC heavyweight titles against Vitali Klitschko.

Lewis is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all timeCredit: Getty

It marked the first time that a boxer had hung up their gloves as a reigning heavyweight champion since Rocky Marciano in 1956.

So why would Lewis want to re-write that perfect ending?

Well, money of course. “As my friend says, I ain’t no fool,” he told The Guardian.

“I was seeing if I could catch you out there. For me, money talks, bulls*** walks. That’s what I’m saying. I’d 100 per cent consider it.”

During a stunning 44-fight (41-2-1) career in the paid ranks, Lewis achieved everything there was to achieve.

He reigned supreme over boxing’s marquee weight division as a three-time world champion and holds the distinction of being the last heavyweight to be in possession of the undisputed championship.

On paper, it seems surprising Lewis would be willing to risk his legacy for one more big payday.

But there has been an unfortunate trend in recent years of great fighters doing just that.

Paul vs Tyson is set for July 20Credit: Jake Paul – Instagram

Mike Tyson – who Lewis knocked out in 2002 – is set to return to the ring on July 20 against Jake Paul in a highly controversial bout.

‘Iron Mike’ will be 58 years old by the time he steps into the ring while Paul is in his athletic prime at 27.

Despite the staggering 31-year age gap, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has sanctioned the spectacle as a professional fight.

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The heavyweight showdown will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds with each fighter using 14-ounce gloves, but no headgear.

Knockouts are allowed and the result will go on both of their records.

The last time Tyson boxed in a professional contest, all the way back in June 2005, he looked like a shadow of his former self.

Tyson was battered from pillar to post by regional-level pro Kevin McBride before retiring on his stool at the end of the sixth round in a sorry end to his illustrious career.

In stark contrast, Paul has been actively competing as a pro boxer and has fought ten times (9-1) in the paid ranks over the past four years.