The boxing icon wants to test himself again as the former unified heavyweight champion

BOXING great Mike Tyson is planning a surprise confrontation with Anthony Joshua.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion plans to return to the ring in November for a contentious crossover fight with Jake Paul.

Mike Tyson will throw down with Jake Paul in a controversial crossover clash.

The pair will throw down in a Texas tussle live on Netflix

Iron Mike has revealed he’d love to face Anthony Joshua in a charity match after facing Paul.

Iron Mike has got himself in tip-top shape for his first foray to the ring since his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.

And the International Boxing Hall of Famer, 57, has grand plans to share the ring with Joshua – albeit in a charity bout.

When asked about the prospect of sharing the ring with AJ for a good cause, he told TMZ: “I’m very interested.

“If doing that means we can have a bigger charity exponent, well so be it, I’m down to do that, too.

“I would love to [fight Joshua]. That would be mind-blowing.”

Before he can think of a charity clash with AJ, Tyson must first get through YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who will be 31 YEARS his junior on fight night.

And former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua admits he has concerns for Tyson’s health.

During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, the 34-year-old said: “He’s [Mike Tyson] older now.

“I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul because of youth – that’s the only thing.”

The booking of Tyson vs Paul sparked outrage in the boxing community, with fans publicly venting their disgust at the latter.

But, unexpectedly, Joshua enjoys Paul’s gimmick-driven fights.

He said, “I personally think it’s quite good.

“I believe boxing fans dislike it because they believe it is disrespectful to their sport.

“But I believe that person brings all these people into boxing, which benefits everyone.” “Everyone watching helps.”

Tyson and Paul were supposed to fight on July 20, but their fight in Texas was rescheduled for November 15 due to the former’s medical emergency.

Joshua last fought in March, defeating former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the second round in their Saudi fight.

How AJ punched his way to the top

Anthony Joshua punched his way to the top of the world before getting knocked off.

From humble beginnings in Watford to Olympic champion, the boxer has made a significant effect both inside and outside the ring.

Eddie Hearn believes a collision with Tyson Fury could be worth £200 million.

Despite meeting Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, the pair refused to speak to each other due to their terrible enmity.

Joshua has hinted about his retirement plans.

He explained why his son will never be permitted to box.Despite creating a £215 million empire through sweet science.

AJ has a luxury lifestyle, with private jets and a £350,000 watch.

His job and endorsement arrangements have allowed him to upgrade from his council estate beginnings to a luxury car collection.

Kika Osunde, a London hairdresser, is said to have swept the KO king off his feet.

Joshua continues to live with his mother, Yeta, while not traveling.