Jon Jones has unexpectedly declared his willingness to fight 53-year-old Mike Tyson.

The UFC’s light-heavyweight champion is currently embroiled in a pay dispute with company bosses and listened closely as ‘Iron Mike’ spoke about the situation last weekend.

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Tyson said: “Listen to this, UFC is more popular than boxing, right? Higher ratings, right?

“But a UFC fighter will never be richer than a first-class fighter.

“To make a $100million, Conor McGregor had to fight Floyd Mayweather.”

He then innocently concluded: “Jon Jones got to fight me if he wants to make some super money.”

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Although it was clear there was no genuine intent behind the final sentence, it attracted the attention of Jones.

He replied on social media: “I’m listening, Mike Tyson.

“I’ll box you in the ring if you promise to give me a real fight in the octagon afterwards.

“And because I respect you so much, I promise I won’t break anything on you.”