Mike Tyson prepares for a new fight at 58 years old: what is known about the opponent.

According to The Sun: Mike Tyson once threatened to kill renowned host Jim Gray.

But soon, this tense situation was resolved, and they became friends for many years.

Reuters Mike Tyson, Jim Gray, and Lennox Lewis in 2002

Gray began his boxing career in 1977, and Mike Tyson's rise to heavyweight title happened ten years later.

The ring reporter worked for Showtime in the USA, covering both bright and tragic moments in Tyson's life.

“I never had a problem with Mike. But, of course, during one interview, he threatened to kill me!”

— Gray told SunSport at the Hall of Fame located at the Fontainebleau hotel in Las Vegas.

“He threatened to kill me and Don King, then 20 seconds later kissed me on the cheek, so I'm still trying to figure out what's more alarming!”

“Mike was unstable; he had his moments, but he was also a wonderful person.”

“We were all happy that we got to go through this journey together, as it had so many twists, countless ups and downs.”

“You never knew what to expect, and his unpredictability was incredible.”

Tyson ended his career in 2005 after two defeats against Briton Danny Williams and American Kevin McBride.

However, he shocked everyone by making a comeback in 2020 in an exhibition fight with legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw.

It seemed like a brief nostalgia until Jake Paul brought Tyson back to the ring for a controversial fight.

Canelo vs Crawford - All Information

TIME HAS COME! One of the greatest boxing matches of the AGE will take place THIS WEEKEND.

Two boxers – legends will meet in the ring fighting for the 'pound-for-pound' and super middleweight titles.

Canelo 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford hold top positions in rankings and are considered among the best boxers.

Undefeated Crawford, who held the title in light welterweight, hasn't stepped into the ring for a year.

He will step up two weight classes to face Canelo, having spent most of his career in lower weight categories.

Mexican favorite Canelo defended his title against Edgar Berlanga and William Scull while Crawford hasn't been in the ring.

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Tyson's return may be short-lived: he signed a contract for a fight with undefeated Floyd Mayweather in 2026.

“I love Mike. He is very dear to me, I care about him, I love his wife Kiki, but I just don't want to see Mike getting hurt.”

— says Gray.

“But what Mike wants to do, Mike makes his decisions.”

“And if this is his decision, then it doesn't matter what I think about it.”

“This is what he feels is necessary, and if he decides to do it, I just hope he doesn’t get into trouble.”

Getty This situation between Tyson and Gray shows how their relationship managed to go through hardships. Despite past threats, the friendship endured, and Gray continues to support Tyson, even prioritizing his well-being. The situation also emphasizes the unpredictability of the boxing world, where relationships can be complicated, and decisions are often not straightforward.