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Mike Tyson, 54, is BETTER than he was decades ago and could challenge Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, claims trainer

, Mike Tyson, 54, is BETTER than he was decades ago and could challenge Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, claims trainer

MIKE TYSON could still rewind the clocks by becoming a world champion at the age of 54, according to his trainer.

Iron Mike, who was boxing’s youngest ever heavyweight champ at 18, is stepping back into the ring to fight Roy Jones Jr on November 28 in an exhibition match.

Mike Tyson pictured with trainer Rafael Cordeiro

Tyson hung up his gloves in 2005 but has been working out six to seven hours a day to get himself back into incredible shape.

That was evident when he almost KO’d trainer Rafael Cordeiro with a ferocious combo during a recent training session.

And Cordeiro has been left stunned by Tyson’s ability despite his age and even claims he could beat champions Anthony Joshua and WBC holder Tyson Fury.

He told TMZ: “I believe Mike can do it. If he put his mind, he wanna fight for the belt one day, why not? Who says it’s impossible to do?

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“He’s fighting every single day in the gym and I believe the best still to come.

“Why not? If one day he wants to prove, he put his techniques to the test, why not [fight for] for the belt?

“He is improving every day. He does not look like a 54-year-old fighter.”

Fury retired with a record of 50 wins from 58 bouts including 44 knockouts.

, Mike Tyson, 54, is BETTER than he was decades ago and could challenge Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, claims trainer

Fury could beat WBO, IBO, IBF and WBA champ Joshua, according to Cordeiro

, Mike Tyson, 54, is BETTER than he was decades ago and could challenge Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, claims trainer

Tyson Fury is the current WBC title belt holder

, Mike Tyson, 54, is BETTER than he was decades ago and could challenge Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, claims trainer

But Jones Jr is beginning to fear that he could be victim number 45 after admitting he may have made a mistake taking on the fight.

He told Sky Sports: “He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring.

“If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy.

“When it comes time to fight, we’re going to fight. If it comes down to bite, we’re going to bite.

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“Whatever has to happen, is going to happen, that’s just what it is.”

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