The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr has been put back until 28 November. Football latest to Golfing surprises to who is crowned the winner in Snooker and Darts. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? He better be ready, I’m coming full force.”. I do have first-round fireworks, but he's known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman. The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds. Tyson, 54, who dominated the heavyweight scene for almost 20 years after winning the title in 1987, was due to take on 51-year-old Jones in an eight-round exhibition in California on 12 September. The undercard is expected to start at 6pm local time which is. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Iron Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for the epic fight, Roy Jones Jr, 51, last fought only two years ago, The big fight is now set for Thanksgiving Weekend -. The undercard is expected to start at 6pm local time which is. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. It's set to be an all-star night as artists such as Snoop Dogg, Lil' Wayne, The Weeknd and Pitbull are going to be performing. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me. These cookies do not store any personal information. BOXING legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr are preparing to do battle in a spectacular bout. Iron Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for the epic fight. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. ", Roy Jones Jr: "He's still Mike Tyson, he's still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves. However, the bout has now been put back until late November after organisers decided to make the pay-per-view event bigger with more fights on the undercard. BOXING legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr are preparing to do battle in a spectacular bout. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? That’s fun to me.”, Roy Jones Jr: “He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. They’ll be lacing up 12-ounce gloves and there won’t be any judges present at the fight to score the action. The exhibition bout really will be one for the ages. The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long … It was originally set to take place on September 12 but the event has been postponed until later in the year. They’ll be lacing up 12-ounce gloves and there won’t be any judges present at the fight to score the action. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. It will be on a pay-per-view basis, with reports the event will cost $49.99. This is going to be my definition of fun … broken eye sockets, broken jaw, broken rib. Forster said: "Tyson and Jones Jr. won’t be wearing headgear for the fight. Forster said: “Tyson and Jones Jr. won’t be wearing headgear for the fight. Technically the fight can only be stopped if there is a knock-out, but California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster said he will stop it as soon as a cut appears. "They can move around and make some money, but I told them if you get cut, it’s over. The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long-awaited fight, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape. Required fields are marked *. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. has officially been moved to Nov. 28 -- with another former world champ fighting on the undercard, TMZ Sports has … BOXING legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr are preparing to do battle in a spectacular bout. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Tyson, 54, who dominated the heavyweight scene for almost 20 years after winning the title in 1987, was due to take on 51-year-old Jones in an eight-round exhibition in California on 12 September. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The bout is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2020, at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The fight is unlikely to be streamed on TV in the UK, opting instead to be on put on live stream through social media app Triller. The legends are set to eight rounds in the ring, with Youtube star Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson confirmed for the undercard. The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long-awaited fight, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape. The California State Commission say the exhibition bout will be fought under the rules that both men will not look for the knock-out and will instead “exhibit” their skills, but both fighters have come out and said the contrary. The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long … When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. That's fun to me. The California State Commission say the exhibition bout will be fought under the rules that both men will not look for the knock-out and will instead "exhibit" their skills, but both fighters have come out and said the contrary. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The bout will be officially sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). ", Mike Tyson: "We're throwing punches at each other. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. The legends are set to eight rounds in the ring, with Youtube star Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson confirmed for the undercard. Sports Information to keep you up to speed with what is going on in the land of everything sport. Jones last fought in 2018 while Tyson’s last professional fight was a defeat by Kevin McBride 15 years ago. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Tyson said: “Changing the date to November 28th will give more people the opportunity to see the biggest comeback in boxing history. No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves. This is going to be my definition of fun … broken eye sockets, broken jaw, broken rib. It will be on a pay-per-view basis, with reports the event will cost $49.99. The big fight is now set for Thanksgiving Weekend - Saturday, November 28 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He's the bigger guy, he's the explosive guy. Your email address will not be published. BOXING legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr are preparing to do battle in a spectacular bout. The two were set to meet in an eight-round exhibition in California on 12 September, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The exhibition bout really will be one for the ages. “They can move around and make some money, but I told them if you get cut, it’s over.”, Roy Jones Jr, 51, last fought only two years ago, Mike Tyson: “We’re throwing punches at each other. The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long-awaited fight, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape. It was originally set to take place on September 12 but the event has been postponed until later in the year. He's going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. is an upcoming exhibition boxing match contested between former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, and former four-division world champion, Roy Jones Jr. “This temporary inconvenience will last longer than Roy Jones Jr. The exhibition bout really will be one for the ages. The fight is unlikely to be streamed on TV in the UK, opting instead to be on put on live stream through social media app Triller. Technically the fight can only be stopped if there is a knock-out, but California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster said he will stop it as soon as a cut appears.
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