Evander Holyfield on Mike Tyson Fight: 'I Think It's Gonna Happen'

Nearly a quarter-century after their infamous last bout, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield appear close to an agreement on a third fight.

Holyfield spoke to TMZ Sports, saying the two sides have been in contact and that it "looks like" the two legends will square off at some point next year.

"I'm a very confident person; I think it's gonna happen," Holyfield said.

Tyson made his in-ring return last month with an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. While it was officially called a draw, most casual observers thought Tyson won the fight and looked stellar in his first in-ring action since retiring in 2005.

Holyfield and Tyson fought twice in the '90s, with The Real Deal coming out on top in both bouts. Holyfield earned an 11th-round TKO of Tyson in November 1996, and their rematch in June 1997 ended when Tyson was disqualified for biting off a piece of Holyfield's ear.

Holyfield has not fought since defeating Brian Nielsen in 2011.