Tyson to fight Irishman

Mike Tyson is back in training ahead of a comeback fight against Ireland’s Kevin McBride, according to reports.

The former world heavyweight champion has been working out in Arizona for a July 31 bout, claims Fightnews.com.

Tyson's manager, Shelly Finkel, said his return to the ring will be in either St Louis or Louisville.

Tyson (50-4) was knocked out by Lennox Lewis in June 2002, and has fought just once since a 49-second KO win over Clifford Etienne in February 2003. Freddie Roach is again working with Tyson.

The website said the 37-year-old was sparring with Australia's Justin Fortune to prepare for McBride, whose record is 31-4-1.