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Boxer who, after forced retirement, returned to defeat Mike Tyson in 1996 Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EVANDERHOLYFIELD Boxer who, after forced retirement, returned to defeat Mike Tyson in 1996 | (16) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Apr 15, 2018 |
| 6% | TYSON Mike __, heavyweight boxer (5) | (5) | The Guardian Weekend | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 6% | ALI Boxer involved in philanthropy after retiring | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 5% | ROUNDTRIP Return trigger after bullet | (9) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 5% | BEAT Defeated | (4) | Newsday | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 5% | BLOSSOM Accepting defeat, rabble returned flowers | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 5% | DOGBEDS Sites of some retired boxers? | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 5% | NEIL Astrophysicist ___ deGrasse Tyson | (4) | New York Times | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 5% | CICELY Emmy winner Tyson | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 5% | DRAWERS Those who sketch boxers? | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jun 2, 2026 |
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