Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: Former world champs to meet in an 8-round blockbuster bout

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's highly-anticipated return to boxing ring will take place on September 12 in Los Angeles. Iron Mike anunced on his Legends Only League website that he will be facing former world champion Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition bout. Mike Tyson, 54, had his last professional fight in 2005 where he lost to Kevin McBride in six rounds. While Tyson continued making guest appearances throughout se years, t many expected Tyson to return to ring.

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Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: Iron Mike vows it will t be for show

However, Baddest Man on Planet stunned fans earlier this year when he anunced his intention to have ar bout, while also unveiling his stunning transformation. Trained by MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro, Tyson revealed he was getting back to full fitness and that he is excited for his return to boxing.

54-year-old has shrugged off any tion that  Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr bout will be for show, stating: "We’re showing our skills and fighting."  While speaking to ESPN on Thursday, Iron Mike said, "It’s 100% of it looking to be Mike Tyson in ring. I’ve got one speed - forward.” Tyson also confirmed that both fighters will ensure ir safety inside ring. Since California rules require competitors to wear proper headgear for fight, Mike Tyson reckons two veterans will be "alright".

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Mike Tyson finished his career with a 50-6 record. Meanwhile, Roy Jones Jr, 51, has been in and out of ring in recent years. Jones has a record of 66-9 with 47 kckouts to his name. He last stepped inside ring in February 2018, beating Scott Sigmon via unanimous decision. Roy Jones Jr was always considered an outside contender to face Mike Tyson. Last month, 51-year-old ackwledged speculation of a potential fight, stating he would love to get back in ring with Iron Mike. 

Since Tyson anunced his boxing return, several names have been propped up as potential opponents for former champion. Evander Holyfield was reportedly leading contender to face Tyson. third fight to complete trilogy of ir rivalry is still expected to take place in near future.

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LA match card will also feature a fight between former New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson and YouTuber Jake Paul. While details of event are yet to be anunced, Athletic reports Robinson vs Paul will serve as an undercard to Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. Last year, Jake Paul, 23, beat fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib via technical kckout (TKO). 

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