Rick Ross has orchestrated a jaw-dropping plan to host a wild ‘Thrilla in Manila 3’ fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield right on the front lawn of his sprawling 109-room mansion.
Tyson and Holyfield’s infamous rivalry needs no introduction, with their first encounter in 1996 resulting in a victory for Holyfield, and their second fight becoming legendary after Tyson was disqualified for biting Holyfield’s ear. Since then, the two boxing legends have buried the hatchet, becoming unlikely business partners, and now there’s buzz about a long-awaited trilogy bout — one that could shock the world once again.
The Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur, Rick Ross, has taken it upon himself to finally make this fantasy fight a reality. In a recent video that took social media by storm, Ross passionately announced, “Thrilla in Manila III is happening! As soon as Tyson knocks out Jake Paul, we’re bringing Tyson and Holyfield to throw down right here in my front yard.”
Ross isn’t just fantasizing — he’s serious about turning his plush property, which he bought from Holyfield himself for $5.8 million in 2008, into the ultimate boxing venue. “I’m going to set up a ring right there on the grass,” Ross said, pointing to the expansive front lawn of his mansion, dubbed ‘The Promise Land.’ “I want Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart, and DJ Akademiks as judges — the biggest event boxing has ever seen!”
However, the possibility of this epic showdown seems slim, especially after Holyfield’s disastrous exhibition match against Vitor Belfort in 2021, where he was brutally knocked out in the first round. Despite this, Tyson has been on a comeback trail since his 2005 retirement, recently battling Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition, and he’s now set to face Jake Paul in a fully sanctioned bout on November 15.
Even with concerns about his age and health, Tyson remains defiant and eager to return to the ring. “Bet your life on it, that fight will happen,” Tyson boldly declared to FOX40 News. “This is about doing what I love. It gives me life. Forget everyone else; this is for me. I’m always testing myself, always pushing the limits, and I’m ready for this.”
Rick Ross’s bold idea has captured the imagination of boxing fans worldwide, leaving everyone wondering if this dream fight could actually come to fruition. The promise of Tyson and Holyfield facing off one last time — on the grounds of the very mansion that symbolizes their storied past — is a spectacle that would truly be one for the history books
