Iconic boxing champion Mike Tyson is making his much anticipated return, but not in the way most fans expected.
Iron Mike has agreed to join forces with Discover Channel to bring the world Tyson Vs. Jaws: Rumble On The Reef during its popular Shark Week series.
During the event, Tyson will face off against the feared predator in the "name of research" to celebrate the 32nd annual installment of the popular eight-day television event.
Adding to the excitement, iconic ring announcer Michael Buffer will also take part.
"With famed ring announcer Michael Buffer calling the shots, these two heavyweights will square off underwater, where Mike Tyson will try to score a TKO over the massive shark ... all in the name of research," Discovery describes.
“I took on this challenger to overcome fears I still deal with in life,” said Tyson regarding the big bout.
“I equate this with overcoming my fear of getting back into the ring at 54 years old.”
Tyson, who reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, has recently released several videos of him back in the ring training spurring excitement among fight fans.
However, it remains unclear if the Aug. 9 premiere on Shark Week will be his only fight this year.
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