© Joe Camporeale | 2020 Feb 22
At 57 years old, Jerry Rice’s legendary work ethic is still inspiring.
So much so it’s one of the reasons that Mike Tyson, 54 years old himself, has decided to return to the boxing ring after 15 years away.
“I was watching this insight about Jerry Rice and at his age, he’s amazingly fast and can still perform,” Tyson said during ESPN’s “First Take”. “I’m saying, ‘Why can’t he and another five, six people play another quarterback and his five, six people? Why can’t we have a game of legends playing?’”
.@49ers legend Jerry Rice was pumped up in San Jose as he led a group workout and signed copies of his new book ? Read more: https://t.co/Hw4ESuIQSw pic.twitter.com/EvHAHTMXxE
— KPIX 5 (@KPIXtv) January 22, 2020
Tyson will fight fellow former champion Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition on Sept. 12 as part of Tyson’s new “Legends Only League.” The former heavyweight champ has stayed in pretty good shape himself, as the video below can attest to.
Introducing my new venture. Legends Only League, bringing back legends of all sports. @TysonLeague https://t.co/HllhUXyYG4 pic.twitter.com/647q4g5LTX
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 23, 2020