A dated disagreement over Mariah Carey between Rap superstar Eminem and television personality/actor/musician Nick Cannon has come back into the limelight recently. Earlier this month, Cannon released a Slick Rick-inspired diss song, “The Warning,” towards the Shady Records front-man. Now, a jovial Cannon has suggested a charity boxing match between R&B diva Carey’s past and present lovers.

During a morning interview with New York’s 92.3 NOW FM radio show, Nick Cannon was approached by co-hosts about a suggested boxing match with Em. “Man to man, you and Em are gonna box-off,” said Nikki Hesse, the show’s co-host who was attempting to reach the Detroit Rap super-star, before noting that a Facebook.com petition page has been created “to try and get [Nick Cannon] and Eminem in the ring, man-to-man,” before Cannon interjected that it would be for charity.

“I think that’s a good idea,” responded Nick. “I’ve been sayin’ that for like a year,” acknowledging that he had heard a similar suggestion within Em’s group, D12. “I’m wid it! Tell me where to show up! I’ll be there…with bells on!”

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Noting that dispute is both “silly” and “ridiculous,” Cannon continued, “He says it’s entertainment, so let’s take this entertainment to another level. I feel like you was disrespectful, as a man, so let’s meet man-to-man and do it old-school, just get back to a prize fight. Let’s get it! In the ring!”

Cannon, however, downplayed his physique moments later, considering himself “the Steve Urkel of Hip Hop,” claiming, “I’m not a fighter,” and that he’d rather be the fight’s under-dog. Seconds later, Cannon disputed being an underdog in size, adding with a laugh, “Because he’s in hiding, a lot of people don’t realize, Eminem is a lil’ dude.” Cannon then said he’s been boxing for 15 years.

Cannon continued his differing tunes, tweeting that he would bet on Eminem, should the match take place:

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I’m on some Harlem Nights type sh!t I’m putting my money on @Eminem to win!! LOLless than a minute ago via web

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The entire audio discussion can be heard at NickCannon.com.

(September 27)

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UPDATE: Earlier this week, the comedic personality has now suggested that he and MC Hammer take on the “Home and Home” headliners, Eminem and Jay-Z respectively. Earlier this week, Hammer expressed displeasure with Jay-Z’s reference to his 1990s financial struggles on “So Appalled.”

Jay-Z, MC Hammer and Eminem have all ignored Cannon’s requests thus far.

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TAGTEAM WRESTLING MATCH!! Me and @MCHAMMER against @Eminem and Jay Z! LOL!less than a minute ago via web