Published 17:11 IST, July 29th 2020

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight will cost viewers at home a bomb; PPV details revealed

Fans on social media were shocked at the steep cost for the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr PPV fight which is scheduled to take place in September.

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Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight which is scheduled for September has grabbed headlines as two boxing legends are set to face each or in an eight-round bout. With both fighters in ir 50s, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr PPV cost is reportedly a whopping $49.99.  Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight is scheduled to take place at  Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. 

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Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr date: Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr price for TV viewers

hyped-up PPV event has been scheduled for September 12. With two living legends mixing it up in ring, Tyson's fight against Roy Jones is set to cost a bomb for viewers at home. According to reports from Athletic, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr PPV cost is expected to be a whopping $49.99.  broadcast in US is being carried through regular cable and satellite PPV, as well as via Triller app.

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Tyson vs Jones fight is relatively cheaper in comparison to  Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder rematch that took place in February. Fury vs Wilder PPV fight was priced at $79.99. However, given fact that Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr have a combined of 105, fans were shocked at steep PPV price for "Frontline battle".  Floyd Maywear vs Cor McGregor 'Money Fight' was priced at $99 for high definition viewing.

Mike Tyson was last seen in a boxing ring back in 2005 when he lost to Kevin McBride. On or hand, his opponent, Roy Jones Jr hasn’t seen inside of a ring since he defeated Scott Sigmon in 2018. Tyson has put out a number of videos on social media to showcase his speed, power and physical transformation over past few months.

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Why is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr PPV cost so high?

Roy Jones Jr insisted that he isn't getting into ring for money as his main aim is just to fight a great boxer. Tyson also claimed that his earnings from fight will go to charity. Fight promoters were reportedly banking on lack of sports in US and opted to price Tyson vs Jones fight at a relatively steep price of $49.99. However, sports in US have returned with MLB and MLS action in full swing. NBA also set to return in a couple of days with teams nearly done with ir scrimms.

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17:11 IST, July 29th 2020