Lennox Lewis issues Mike Tyson health update amid Jake Paul fight - and doesn't rule out rematch

Lennox Lewis, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, has hinted at a possible rematch with his old adversary Mike Tyson. Tyson, now 58, is preparing to face Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, on November 15 at the ATandT Arena in Arlington, Texas, where up to 90,000 fans are expected.

The pair were originally set to fight earlier this year, but 'Iron Mike' had to withdraw due to an ulcer flare-up. Despite being advised to halt training, Tyson has since returned to the gym and is confident he'll be ready for the bout next month.

However, there are concerns about Tyson's health as he recently confessed to having difficulty walking after sparring. His last professional fight was nearly 20 years ago when he was defeated by Kevin McBride, although he did participate in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr four years ago.

Tyson is often hailed as one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history, having beaten the likes of Marvis Frazier, Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks and Frank Bruno at the height of his career. Yet, Lewis remains one of the few who managed to outdo him.

Lennox Lewis, the British boxing legend, has not dismissed the idea of a rematch with Mike Tyson, despite their last bout taking place in 2002 where Lewis emerged victorious with a knockout in the eighth round, defending his WBC, IBF, IBO, and Ring heavyweight world titles. Speaking to TMZ, Lewis commented on the potential for a second fight: "Let's see how he makes out in this fight first. I have spoken to Mike, just about fighting. Let's hope his health is OK. You can't see things on the outside that may be affecting you on the inside. I wouldn't want to say he is OK then all of a sudden something happens.", reports the Mirror.

Meanwhile, Tyson's commitment to an upcoming fight has been questioned by fans after a surprising revelation during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. The 58 year old former champion claimed he was training intensely, stating: "I am training extremely hard, I do six hours a day. I start at 11am and might leave the gym at 5pm."