Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs were involved in a New York street brawlCredit: X @MikeTyson

The old pals returned to Brownsville, Brooklyn this weekCredit: X @MikeTyson

Tyson ripped off his shirt in front of an excited up crowd on the streetCredit: X @MikeTyson

Fans declared that Tyson looked in great shapeCredit: X @MikeTyson

Former heavyweight champion Iron Mike will make his return to the ring to face YouTuber Paul in an epic bout taking place on July 20.

Tyson, one of the most legendary figures in the history of boxing, will turn 58 two weeks before the fight takes place against the 27-year-old.

Fans were left worried recently when footage of the veteran training for the exhibition clash went viral.

However, this week he returned to Brownsville, Brooklyn alongside Briggs to the neighbourhood he moved to aged 10 and spent several years of his childhood at.

A clip of them back at their former stamping ground was then shared on social media, and it showed the boxing pals with their shirts off surrounded by locals cheering on as they jokingly spared.

The pair exchanged in a short slap match as the crowd chanted before Briggs tried to lift Tyson’s leg and drop him to the pavement before the two burst out laughing and called a truce.

Sharing a clip of the scrap, Tyson wrote: ““Brownsville’s finest always ready for a brawl. Love this guy.”

And supporters of the former Baddest Man on the Planet seemed to be much more impressed after seeing this footage.

One response read: “@MikeTyson will be 58 years old June 30. He’s still the best to ever step in the Ring. @jakepaul god be with you.”

“Damn Champ you still got it,” said another as a fellow dan said that he looked “ripped” and “incredible”.

Tyson was told that he was “looking fierce” by another.

While a fifth added: “You are always the Champ!!!!!!!”

Tyson most recently fought in 2020 in an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr.

His last professional fight was in 2005, when he retired aged 39.

The Problem Child produced a brutal first round knock out of Ryan Bourland in his last match earlier this year.

Paul has won his last three bouts since his defeat to Tommy Fury in February 2023 but will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time.