Mike Tyson will face Roy Jones Jr. in an eight round exhibition on September 12th. The fight will take place in Carson, California.
Tyson (50-6) hasn’t fought in 15 years. The 54 year old ex-champion said he’s doing it because he “can do it”.
I. AM. BACK. #legendsonlyleague. September 12th vs @RealRoyJonesJr on #Triller and PPV #frontlinebattle @TysonLeague pic.twitter.com/eksSfdjDzK
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 23, 2020
Jones (66-9) was a champion in four different weight classes and, at one time, was pound for pound the best fighter in the world.
Jones last fought in 2018. He lost to Scott Sigmon by decision.