Published 12:51 IST, October 20th 2020
Mike Tyson shares shredded look as he sends warning to Roy Jones ahead of exhibition bout
Recent footage showed Mike Tyson flexing his muscles as he flaunted his shredded look ahead of the exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr.
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Boxing fans are backing Mike Tyson to absolutely obliterate Roy Jones Jr when two former champs meet in ring on vember 28 for an eight-round exhibition fight. Former two-time heavyweight champion, Shann Briggs took internet by storm after he shared a short clip of Mike Tyson flexing his muscles and flaunting his shredded look. Briggs wrote in caption, "Look at em y'all!!! ABSOLUTE POWER!"
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Mike Tyson body transformation stuns fans
Mike Tyson has already shared multiple transformation updates over past six months or so. This time, he looked shredded as ever as fans were excited to see return of old Iron Mike. While his recent transformation was stunning eugh, fans were, instead, fearing for safety of Roy Jones Jr, who will be up against Baddest Man on Planet on vember 28.
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Fans effectively ruled out any chances Roy will have against rejuvenated Mike Tyson, who is set to enter ring for first time in 15 years. One fan commented: "Man I think Roy is in trouble! Roy's man, just as Tyson is, but I just can't see Roy pulling this one-off." Meanwhile, ar added: "I feel bad for RJJ. My two favourite boxers but Mike is a damn monster." Some fans even went on to predict that it will be an easy TKO win for Mike in first round.
Initially, Tyson's bout was supposed to be a 24-minute match. However, World Boxing Council (WBC) later shortened it to just 16 minutes, with each round a two-minute match-up. Per reports, WBC decided to sanction a shorter bout to ensure safety of both competitors, whose combined is 105.
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Speaking to Joe Rogan, Roy Jones said that doing eight two-minute rounds will work in Tyson's advant. While Jones said he was disappointed with change, he added it is too late to pull plug on highly-anticipated bout, considering how excited fans are for Tyson's return to boxing.
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exhibition bout is set to take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in California. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr will serve as headliner of event that will also feature a bout between cruiserweights Jake Paul and Nate Robinson. Additionally, card will also feature ar two bouts - Sweden Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan and Viddal Riley vs Rashad Coulter. Matches will officially be streamed on social media platform Triller.
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(Im Credits: Shann Briggs Instagram)
12:51 IST, October 20th 2020