Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson

They don't pay as much (in America). Have cheque, will dance

Boxer-turned-movie star Mike Tyson has ruled out joining the cast of U.S. reality show Dancing With The Stars because the gig just isn't lucrative enough.

The Hangover actor has recently been showing off his fancy footwork on the Argentinian version of the hit dance competition and Tyson admits he'd love to follow fellow fighters Evander Holyfield and Sugar Ray Leonard onto the U.S. dancefloor.

The only thing holding him back is a generous offer.

He says, "They don't pay as much (in America). Have cheque, will dance."