Mike Tyson's Knockout Comeback: Boxing, Business, and a Netflix Blockbuster
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Mike Tyson's Knockout Comeback: Boxing, Business, and a Netflix Blockbuster
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Just days ago, Mike Tyson made national headlines as he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to reflect on his storied boxing career and his highly publicized comeback fight against Jake Paul. On the show, Tyson candidly admitted losing to Paul on points and shared behind-the-scenes stories from his earliest pro bouts in the 1980s, adding a dose of humor by claiming foot fungus was his greatest opponent. He also plugged his new live show Return of the Mike, telling fans he will be giving a raw, comedic take on his rollercoaster life—one that blends his rise to world champion, Hollywood friendships, and infamous past with new-found wisdom from his later years.
The big news with real long-term impact is Netflix’s announcement that it will film Return of the Mike at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on December 14 for a special slated to premiere in 2026. This taping is part of a four-city Hard Rock Live tour running November 2025 through January 2026, following a kick-off last weekend in Rockford, Illinois. Tickets for the remaining shows—including the Netflix taping—are moving rapidly, and Netflix’s last Tyson event reportedly reached more than 65 million global viewers, so industry watchers expect this one could be even bigger.
Behind the scenes, Tyson’s business profile continues to grow. Carma HoldCo just disclosed that his cannabis brand, TYSON 2.0, is expanding into eye drops as part of its aggressive product rollout, piggybacking off Tyson’s established popularity in the wellness space. He also remains a draw for speaking events and celebrity dinners, with premium tickets for a black-tie dinner in Dublin in December selling briskly.
In the boxing world, Tyson’s name is circulating in connection with Dana White’s new Zuffa Boxing venture, heavily backed by Saudi interests and set to stage twelve major events on Paramount in 2026. Tyson has been publicly angling for a role, telling HardRockbet he believes he can help Dana White become, as Tyson put it, the greatest promoter of all time. He’s made it clear on multiple platforms that he wants to lend his star power and experience to White’s project and is excited by the new era of big-money boxing bouts.
Add to that constant social media chatter, especially after Tyson’s remarks that he expects to face Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition next year. Tyson stoked the flames by telling the press he’s convinced Mayweather will be knocked out—a claim that has already set Twitter and Instagram on fire.
For a man who once filed for bankruptcy, Tyson’s resurgence is remarkable. Hello! Magazine recently updated his net worth to an estimated 30 million dollars, crediting his turnaround to ventures like his Hotboxin podcast, the cannabis empire, big endorsements, and his lucrative exhibition bouts. If the Netflix special and business expansions land as expected, Tyson could be on track to set new records in celebrity reinvention.
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