Roy Jones Jr threatens to withdraw from bout with Mike Tyson after delay till November

Roy Jones Jr is threatening to pull out of highly-anticipated eight-round exhibition fight with Mike Tyson after it has been postponed till vember 28. pair signed up for pay-per-view game, which was originally scheduled from September 12. However, social media app Triller, which owns pay-per-view rights for matchup, anunced a 11-week suspension of event.

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Roy Jones Jr threatens to pull out of Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr after delay till vember

During an interview with Daily Mail, Jones stated that delay from September to vember 28 will cost him money. If he isn't compensated for his loss, 51-year-old boxer is determined to walk away from his eight-round comeback fight. While Jones is unhappy with Triller's delay, Mike Tyson believes extra time after delay will help with marketing event much better.

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Jones stated that for him, game was about "pushing to go ahe and do it". He has been focused because of upcoming bout and wants to continue to do so. However, he h to "cancel or stuff" to be able to participate in game, which has ultimately upset his calendar as he h to change things.

American-Russian ded that delay itself is "biggest issue". He has or commitments to make an income, as he isn't a full-time boxer w. If he cant do those or things while waiting for this pay-per-view with Tyson to take place, he hopes to be compensated as "it changes schematics" and is "t acceptable". 

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He went on to explain how his lawyers are talking to ir lawyers, trying to figure out a way to better situation. If he is compensation, it will be "more beneficial" for him. However, Jones ded that fight would be cancelled if organizers and authorities "don't make it make sense" in end. 

“Why would I change date and mess up rest of my year when I agreed to September 12? y said y wanted to get a crowd," Jones said. "If you want to get a crowd, that’s a different of money. If you want a big event, that’s a different of money." 

In end, Jones said that y're wrong if y think he would say "OK" if he was t going to get a better percent. 1988 Seoul Olympics silver medalist referred to situation as "dumb" for him. He explained that if negotiation works out, it will benefit his training. However, he isn't sure if "everything will work out yet". 

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(Im credits: Roy Jones Jr Facebook, Mike Tyson Instagram – @miketyson)