Holyfield said yesterday that he was willing to fight Tyson again, but did not think such a bout would happen.

However, a string of six consecutive wins gave him the opportunity to fight Tyson.

Last month, Holmes signed for a reported $3.1 million to fight Tyson.

Lewis turned down a $13.5 million guarantee to fight Tyson.

For fighting Tyson he figures to net $2 million, after taxes.

His payday to fight Tyson, about $800,000, coaxed him back into the ring.

Smith was far more specific than the others on what it was like to fight Tyson.

But there are so many variables with fighting Tyson.

Francis will earn about $700,000 for fighting Tyson, including endorsements.

"The only way to fight Tyson is in the middle of the ring," Brooks said.