MIKE TYSON believes he has the skills to get back in the boxing ring as he showed off his speed and power.

The former heavyweight world champ retired 14 years ago on a defeat to Kevin McBride.

He won 50 of his 56 fights, with 44 coming by way of KO.

But Tyson, 53, shared a video on his Twitter account showing he still has the moves, speed and power.

And he captioned it: "I’m not getting back in the ring but I could, just paying it forward.

"Love talking to this generation of fighters."

Tyson was responding to another video that went viral in the last 24 hours showing the former two time heavyweight champion showing skills that made him the 'baddest man on the planet'.

And his fans on social media were delighted to see the now grey-bearded ex-boxer showing his fast hands.

One wrote: "Still a heavy hitter then", while another added "still scary, my favourite fighter of all time".

TYSON TO FOLLOW BENN?

Brett Lewis was dicing with danger when he posted: "It would be an honour to be KO’d by you! Still got those hands!"

And Brian Marsman added: "Man Tyson is still one of the best in the world."

If Tyson, who now runs a successful cannabis business, did make an incredible comeback to the sport, he wouldn't be the only 50-something to do so.

Brit hero Nigel Benn is lacing on the gloves to fight fellow veteran Sakio Bika at the grand old age of 55.

Benn has not fought for 23 years since losing two bruising clashes with Steve Collins in 1996.

Bika is 15 years younger than Benn and still thought to be in top shape – having last fought for the world light-heavyweight title just four years ago.

Benn has been itching to make a ring return for years, and has been repeatedly seen working out and in great condition.

He spent three years trying to set up a mouth-watering third fight with Chris Eubank, only for his old rival to finally decide against making a deal.

But he will be back in the squared circle on November 23 in Birmingham.

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