The former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world will fight Roy Jones Jr. at an exhibition in Los Angeles in September.
Tyson, who turned 54 last month, was last seen in the ring 15 years ago.
Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson announced on Thursday he was coming out of retirement at the age of 54 to fight Roy Jones Jr.
The eight-round exhibition bout will take place on September 12 in Los Angeles.
American-born Jones, who himself is 51, also briefly held a heavyweight title after moving up through the categories from middleweight.
“It’s just going to be amazing,” Tyson told sports broadcaster ESPN.
Tyson dismissed any notion of danger of serious injury for the two fighters, despite concerns over their age. California rules will require they both wear headgear for the fight.
“We’re both accomplished fighters,” Tyson said. “We know how to protect ourselves. We’ll be alright.”
Despite the exhibition nature of the fight, Tyson promised it would be a competitive event as “we’re showing our skills and fighting” while saying he wants to recapture the fearsome form he once displayed.
“It’s 100% of it looking to be Mike Tyson in the ring,” Tyson said. “I’ve got one speed — forward.”