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      Mike Tyson confirms he WILL fight again aged 54 after draw with Roy Jones Jr who hints at retirement at 51

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      MIKE TYSON says he will ‘absolutely’ have more boxing fights after he drew his comeback against Roy Jones Jr.
      The former two-time heavyweight champion of the world can count himself unlucky not to have being named the winner in a messy affair.

      Mike Tyson says he will have MORE exhibition fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The two boxing legends were presented with special commemorative WBC beltsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Jones Jr turned it into a wrestling match at times, nullifying Tyson’s power.
      The boxing legends went the full eight rounds on a historic night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      Speaking after the 16-minute scrap Tyson, 54 said: “I’m just happy I got this under my belt.
      “I’m continuing to go further and do more. Absolutely [I’ll do this again].”

      Jones Jr was less-certain, saying that he will wait to check what people thought before confirming he will fight on.
      But Tyson then urged his opponent to stick with it, adding: “We gotta do this again.”
      Jones Jr didn’t find the space in the small ring to dance around Tyson as many expected.
      But similarly, the ‘Baddest Man On The Planet’ failed to find those hammer shots that many predicted would make a short night’s work.

      Tyson tried but couldn’t land that killer blowCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Iron Mike did manage to land some solid body shots Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Yet Iron Mike seemed happy enough with a draw.
      He said: “I’m good with that. Yeah but I’m good with a draw.”
      Despite being fortunate to get a share of the spoils, Jones Jr was less enthused with the decision.

      Both boxers tried hard in the exhibition fight that was socred a drawCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He added: “Hell no. I’m never satisfied with a draw. The dude is so strong. The body shots definitely took a toll.”
      Tyson was strongly rumoured to be chasing a trilogy fight against old foe Evander Holyfield before Jones Jr signed up for the fight.
      With his inistsence that he will have more exhibition fights, it will raise hopes that Holyfield Part III could be on the cards.

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      Mike Tyson result: Boxing legends with combined age of 105 DRAW on judges scorecards in bizarre exhibition fight

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr fought to a DRAW in what proved a bizarre exhibition bout.
      The legendary pair boxed over eight rounds in what ultimately provided more clinching than punching.

      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr fought to a DRAW in what proved a bizarre exhibition boutCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Tyson was fighting for the first time since 2005 Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Tyson, at 54, somewhat rolled back the clock as he boxed with nothing but aggression throughout.
      Whereas Jones, 51, looked to try and nick the result on the back foot, avoiding Iron Mike’s heavy-hands at all costs.
      The mainly uneventful pay-per-view spectacle had little highlights, meaning the veteran duo avoided any risks to their health.
      After the result was announced, Tyson said: “I’m good with a draw, because I entertained the crowd, the crowd was happy with it.”

      The celebrated puncher had not fought for 15 years before the opening bell sounded.
      And Tyson looked to try and pick off where he started, charging at Jones from the get-go.
      But despite the pressure, it went largely to waste as the pair spent most their time clinching.
      In the second round, again Jones came out light on his feet, flicking out his jab.

      The legendary pair boxed over eight rounds in what ultimately provided more clinching than punchingCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Whenever Tyson attempted to get into range and fire, he was grabbedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But whenever Tyson attempted to get into range and fire, he was grabbed.
      Iron Mike did try switch to head and body, but it was telegraphed and blocked.
      The third round will not live long in the memory as Jones spent the entire two minutes tying his man up, desperately avoiding a trade off.
      Tyson came out aggressive in the fourth but again it ended up with them grabbing hold of each other.
      Jones did land with his jab but his constant clinching canceled out any credit – so much so that he was warned with disqualification.
      The fifth saw both men at least try and swing some punches but nothing clean landed.
      Tyson was again pushing the pace and looked to have landed some short body shots on the inside.
      Into the sixth and it was a similar story of coming togethers.

      Jones’ best offence was his jab Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tyson did show off some trademark footwork, pivoting off to the side but his hook and uppercut combination missed the target.
      In round seven, Jones turned southpaw to try and land with a sharp left hand, but it did not pay off.
      Tyson did manage to get Jones into the corner but again found himself smothering his own work.
      Into the eighth and final round and both legends appeared to have a bolt in energy.
      Tyson came charging out the blocks, again, with Jones making the space to land with his jab, the only punch he looked confident in throwing.
      After some grabbing and shoving the bell to end it all sounded.
      Despite the lack of action, the iconic former champions came out unscathed and even ready to fight another day.

      Tyson attempts an attack on the body Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tyson said: “I’m used to doing it for three minutes, sometimes like two minutes or three minutes.
      “I hope to go further, absolutely, and he can be on the card as well
      “I was very happy to be here, despite what everyone says I was happy to go to eight rounds.
      “Nobody thought I could go eight rounds, but you’ve got to go the distance, that’s boxing.”
      Jones Jr adds: “We’ve got to do this again, everybody loves Mike, I love Mike too but it’s something else taking punches from Mike.
      “I’ll go talk to my family, see how they feel about it and if they want to do it again, we’ll do it again.”
      Jones responded: “We’ve got to do this again, everybody loves Mike, I love Mike too but it’s something else taking punches from Mike.
      “I’ll go talk to my family, see how they feel about it and if they want to do it again, we’ll do it again.”

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson fight LIVE RESULT: Paul WINS with brutal knockout – latest reaction and updates

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr weaved and jabbed their way to a DRAW in their LA exhibition bout.
      The veteran pair performed admirably despite having a combined age of 105, before they both vowed to step into the ring AGAIN after judges tied the fight.

      Follow all the reaction to the draw with SunSport’s live blog below…

      TYME TO FIGHT AGAIN
      UFC president Dana White was also asked if he thinks Mike Tyson should fight again.
      He added: “He looked good. He’s a grown ass man and will do whatever he wants anyway, but good for him. It was actually a good fight.
      “It was an entertaining fight to watch, and I thought he looked really good.”

      WHITE NOISE
      UFC president Dana White has revealed he was impressed by the performances of both Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.
      Speaking at the UFC Vegas 15 post-fight press conference (via BloodyElbow), he said: “Fighting is a young man’s game.
      “All that being said, (Mike Tyson) looked f—king awesome tonight! I was blown away with how good he looked.
      “I was worried about Roy. Roy was 51 years old, but Roy’s been a lot more active than Tyson has been. Roy actually got more tired than Mike tonight, which was shocking. I’m happy for them. I hope they both made a f—king zillion dollars. It exceeded my expectations.”

      ICYMI
      Roy Jones Jr was hurting after facing Mike Tyson and was adamant Iron Mike still has his famous power.
      He said: “When he hits you, to the head, punches to the body shots, everything hurts.
      “I’m cool with a draw, just might have to do it again.
      “Body shots definitely took a toll the body shots are what make you exhausted.”

      MIK DROP
      Mike Tyson has paid respect to Roy Jones Jr after battling to an eight-round draw in their fight.
      He said: “I hit you with some good shots, and you took it.
      “I respect that.”

      JACK IT IN
      Badou Jack gave Blake McKernan a boxing lesson and severely swollen face over eight one-sided rounds.
      And it proved to be every bit of a mismatch that former two-weight champion Jack promised.

      OH BROTHER
      KSI has already reacted to Jake Paul’s second-round KO win over Nate Robinson.
      The Brit, who beat older brother Logan Paul on his professional, boxing debut last year, was called out by the Problem Child after the fight.
      But KSI was less than impressed, tweeting: “I saw nothing special from Jake lol. Soon come.”

      RING IT IN
      Mike Tyson says he will ‘absolutely’ have more boxing fights after he drew his comeback against Roy Jones Jr.
      Speaking after the 16-minute scrap Tyson, 54 said: “I’m just happy I got this under my belt.
      “I’m continuing to go further and do more. Absolutely [I’ll do this again].”

      PAUL TALK
      Jake Paul has claimed he has taken up boxing for the long haul after moving to 2-0.
      He said: “For me, my whole life has been a fight.
      “So fighting — it’s something that I’m great at. Being from Ohio, a small town and making my way to Los Angeles to fame and success and just fighting for it.
      “People never believing in me, people hating me — being one of the most hated people in the world. I have to fight through that, it’s not easy.
      “So this is the perfect sport. I’ve found my lane.”

      PAUL TO PLAY FOR
      Jake Paul has called out everyone from Conor McGregor to his own BROTHER Logan after his knocking out Nate Robinson.
      Speaking in his post-fight interview, the YouTube star said: “I’ve been training my ass off for the past year. I’m taking this seriously.
      “There’s a long list of opponents that I want — Conor McGregor, Dillon Danis. I’m going to knock them both out.
      “There’s my brother, KSI on the line, Austin McBroom. I want to be in this sport for a long time. I’m in love with it so why not?”

      REMINDER
      Mike Tyson is set to make £7.5million from his mouthwatering comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.
      In the UK, it has cost fight fans £19.95 to watch the pair, with a combined age of 105, go to war.
      In the US it has blasted a much bigger hole in fans’ wallets.
      The price to see the legends trade leather was $49.99, around £38.
      The fight, which went all eight rounds, has meant that Tyson could walk away with £7.5m.
      That equates to £937,500 per round, £468,500 per minute and £7,812 per second.

      DOGGY STYLE
      Snoop Dogg trolled Mike Tyson’s comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr by claiming the bout was more “like two of my uncles fighting at the BBQ”.
      The legendary pair boxed to a DRAW over eight rounds in what ultimately provided more clinching than punching.
      The mainly uneventful pay-per-view spectacle had little highlights, meaning the veteran duo avoided any risks to their health.

      DRAW LOTS
      Mike Tyson drew in his big boxing comeback against Roy Jones Jr in a messy affair in Los Angeles.
      Jones Jr did the perfect job of stifling Tyson throughout the entire fight by clinching at any opportunity he could.
      You could almost tell it was going to be scored a draw half-way through – as nothing much was happening.
      Click Here as SunSport tells the story of the fight between 54-year-old Tyson and 51-year-old Jones…

      Alex TerrellToday, 06:19

      ROY’S SPECIAL GLOVES
      The pair were fighting at the Staples Center after all.
      So that gave Roy Jones Jr the idea of wearing special gloves in tribute to the late great Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash last year.
      The NBA legend was hugely revered and loved in California.

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:51

      SCORECARDS
      Here are the unofficial WBC judges’ scorecards, according to Michael Benson.
      – Christy Martin: Tyson 79-73 Jones Jr
      – Vinny Pazienza: Tyson 80-76 Jones Jr
      – Chad Dawson: Tyson 76-76 Jones Jr

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:46

      MORE ROY
      Jones Jr adds: “We’ve got to do this again, everybody loves Mike, I love Mike too but it’s something else taking punches from Mike.
      “I’ll go talk to my family, see how they feel about it and if they want to do it again, we’ll do it again.”

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:40

      CAPTAIN HOOK’S HOOKED
      Roy Jones Jr said: “Dude is so strong man… when he hits you, to the head, punches to the body shots, everything hurts.
      I’m cool with a draw, just might have to do it again.
      “Body shots definitely took a toll the body shots are what make you exhausted.”

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:31

      MORE IRON MIKE
      Tyson adds: “I’m used to doing it for three minutes, sometimes like two minutes or three minutes.
      “I hope to go further, absolutely, and he can be on the car as well
      “I was very happy to be here, despite what everyone says I was happy to go to eight rounds.
      “Nobody thought I could go eight rounds, but you’ve got to go the distance, that’s boxing.”

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:30

      IRON MIKE SPEAKS
      Mike Tyson says: “I’m good with that.
      “Yeah but I’m good with a draw, because I entertained the crowd, the crowed was happy with it.”

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:30

      JUDGES CALL A DRAW!
      IT’S A TIE BETWEEN MIKE TYSON AND ROY JONES JR!!

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:26

      LEGENDS EMBRACE
      They look pretty wiped after that eight-round bout.

      ROUND EIGHT
      The old legends touch gloves out of mutual respect as the final session starts.
      Jones celebrates and showboats after a shimmy gets him out of a Tyson assault.
      Tyson closes down the distance before another clinch is broken up.
      Another hug, and another. And the bell.
      Mercy

      ROUND SEVEN
      Jones threatens some southpaw work but is then tied up in a clinch.
      The Florida man drops his hands to tempt Tyson.
      Iron Mike cannot do anything to get it won.

      ROUND SEVEN
      Tyson’s team tell him he is doing “f****** great” in the interval.
      Jones is advised to throw a straight left hand out of a southpaw stance.
      There’s another clinch and then Jones lands a quick combination of three punches.
      Tyson barrells at Jones and pins him in a corner but nothing comes of it.

      Alex TerrellToday, 05:18

      TIME FOR A BREATHER
      Mike Tyson gets a drink in his corner, two rounds to go.

      ROUND SIX
      The ref has to break them up after six seconds and Tyson is warned for a low blow.
      Jones tries a left to the body and a stiff jab but neither make a dent.
      Jones ducks a malicious Tyson hook.
      Then it’s cuddle o’clock again. Yawn

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      Mike Tyson’s face tattoo and other designs meaning from communist heads to former tennis champ and ex-wife he cheated on

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      OVER the years, Mike Tyson has enjoyed getting inked up.
      Memorably, his most famous tattoo is his tribal design etched on the left side of his head.

      Mike Tyson has six tattoos, including his infamous face inkCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      However, that could’ve been something completely different had the slugger had his way – read below.
      In total, ‘Iron Mike’  – who makes his comeback this Saturday – has six tattoos – but what are they and what do they all mean?
      Let SunSport walk you through Tyson’s body art.
      What does Mike Tyson’s tribal face tattoo mean?
      In 2003, Mike, 53, went under the needle of renowned tattoo artist Victor Whitmill.

      Originally, he wanted his face to be covered in heart tattoos – so he would be recognised as ‘The Man of hearts.’
      However, Whitmill strongly advised against that idea and instead gave him the tribal design.
      In the 2008 documentary ‘Tyson’ the former heavyweight champ says it represents his ‘warrior status.’ You wouldn’t argue with him.
      In popular culture, it featured in The Hangover film – which Tyson starred in – on the face of dentist, Stu Price.

      In 2003, Tyson got this tribal tattoo on his faceCredit: Reuters

      Originally, Tyson wanted hearts on his face but the tattoo artist refusedCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Why did he get a Chairman Mao tattoo?
      On Tyson’s right bicep, is a tattoo of Chinese communist revolutionary, Mao Zedong.
      When he was in prison serving time for rape, the fearsome puncher was said to have read up on Zedong’s politics and identified with them.
      He wanted to feel less shallow, and is also said to keep a collection of ‘Chairman Mao’s’ writings.
      Tyson got the tattoo in tribute to his new inspiration.

      On Tyson’s right bicep is ink of Chairman MaoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Chinese communist revolutionary Mao Zedong inspired Tyson when he was in prisonCredit: Rex Features
      What about Che Guevara?
      Tyson went one further than any East End hipster who may wear the image of the Argentine Marxist revolutionary on a T-shirt.
      He got a tattoo of Che Guevara on his ribcage – complete with his famous beret.
      Tyson was once asked why he decided on having Guevara tattoed on his body.
      He said: “Che Guevara is an incredible individual. He had so much, but sacrificed it all for the benefit of other people.”

      Che Guevara is inked on Tyson’s ribcageCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Tyson reveres Guevara for sacrificing all for the good of the peopleCredit: Allsport
      The ex-wife
      When you love someone so much, it’s only natural that you want to show the world.
      Tyson did just that with his ex-wife Monica Turner by getting her face tattooed on the left side of his forearm.
      They married in 1997, but were divorced in 2002 after Turner claimed adultery during their five-year marriage.

      Tyson has a tattoo of ex-wife Monica TurnerCredit: Heinz Kluetmeier

      Tyson and Turner split in 2002Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Monica Turner and Mike Tyson together in happier timesCredit: Reuters
      Dragon
      On his right forearm, Tyson boasts a rather fetching dragon tattoo.
      He hasn’t ever commented on it, but in Chinese culture the dragon represents strength, wisdom and freedom.
      It’s the most popular creature that’s requested at tattoo studios, but we wouldn’t knock Mike for authenticity.

      Next to his Chairman Mao tattoo is this fetching dragon on his right forearmCredit: Rex Features
      Arthur Ashe
      What on earth?
      Now, Tyson didn’t strike us as a tennis fan. But he does have the three-time Grand Slam winner Arthur Ashe on his right shoulder.
      Scribbled above the image are the words, ‘DAYS OF GRACE’.

      Outside of sport, Ashe was well known for supporting social causes and set up the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of Aids.
      Tyson, himself, has become an activist for a holistic lifestyle through his cannabis empire.
      Different strokes, for different folks, etc.

      An Arthur Ashe tattoo completes Tyson’s body artCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Former tennis player Ashe was well-known for supporting social causesCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty

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      Blake McKernan suffers ‘grotesque’ swelling after ex-US army veteran who served in Iraq takes brutal Badou Jack beating

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      BADOU JACK gave Blake McKernan a boxing lesson and severely swollen face over eight one-sided rounds.
      The pair fought on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s pay-per-view spectacle against Roy Jones Jr.

      Badou Jack gave Blake McKernan a boxing lesson and severely swollen face over eight one-sided roundsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The pair fought on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s pay-per-view spectacle against Roy Jones JrCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And it proved to be every bit of a mismatch that former two-weight champion Jack promisedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And it proved to be every bit of a mismatch that former two-weight champion Jack promised.
      McKernan came into the bout as a little-known but brash talking cruiserweight, unbeaten in 13 fights.
      But the former US army soldier was unable to back up his words after being dominated in every round.
      Jack, 37, immediately started the opening round on the front foot – and never let up.

      He stalked McKernan, 33, all around the ring, pumping out an expert jab and smashing the American’s body to bits.
      Jack looked to have his man in trouble towards the end of the round as he cornered him and landed some clubbing hooks upstairs and to the body.
      In round two the difference in class was again apparent, as McKernan took a complete battering downstairs.
      It was a similar story in the third as Jack walked McKernan down, measuring the distance with his jab and letting his hands go.

      McKernan found himself bullied around the ring but every so often would hit in hope, but failed to put a dent in his vastly superior opponent.
      In round four Jack landed with a beautiful double jab followed with a right hand and spent most the session investing in body shots.
      Into the fifth and McKernan could do nothing but retreat backwards, as Jack’s jab and body shots did the damage.
      Jack carried on the onslaught in rounds six and seven, but evidently upped his tempo as he looked for the finish.
      He began to double up his hooks to the body and smashed McKernan with constant hooks.
      But the ex-Machine gunner – who served one year in Iraq – just would not wilt.
      The eighth and final round proved to be the most one-sided, with McKernan spending the whole three minutes shipping punishment.
      Jack landed with uppercuts, hooks and body shots to cap off a complete beatdown beatdown.
      Commentators were left praising McKernan’s toughness, after his suffered ‘grotesque’ swelling around his head.
      Swede Jack will now look ahead to a rematch against Jean Pascal, having the first fight by split-decision last December. More

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      Mike Tyson to make staggering £7.5m purse for 16-minutes work in Roy Jones Jr clash as PPV numbers soar

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      MIKE TYSON is set to make £7.5million from his mouthwatering comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.
      Pay-per-views for the intriguing exhibition have soared meaning the boxing Hall of Famers will leave with full pockets.

      Mike Tyson is hoping to come back with a bang in boxingCredit: USA TODAY Sports

      In the UK, it will cost fight fans £19.95 to watch the pair, with a combined age of 105, go to war.
      In the US it will blast a much bigger hole in people’s wallets.
      The price to see the legends trade leather will be $49.99, around £38.
      If the fight goes all eight rounds, then Tyson could walk away with £7.5m.

      That equates to £937,500 per round, £468,500 per minute and £7,812 per second.
      Jones’ pay packet won’t be far behind.
      Mike Tyson is estimated to have accrued over $300million throughout his boxing career, but ended up losing it all.
      Forbes claim his total career earnings could even have been as high as $685million.

      Tyson and Jones Jr are back of retirement and ready to put on a showCredit: USA TODAY Sports

      However, as of 2020 Tyson’s net worth is estimated to be just $3m, according to Wealthy Gorilla.
      Like many sporting superstars, Tyson spent his money as quickly as he earned it on big expensive houses, flashy cars and even pet tigers.
      The 53-year-old has been divorced twice, now on his third marriage and has a total of eight children.
      He also served three years in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992.
      In 2003, Tyson was forced to file for bankruptcy, with media at the time reporting he had $23m worth of debt.

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: Badou Jack suffered horrific gash on forehead on Pacquiao vs Broner undercard

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      BADOU JACK sustained a horrific cut to his head midway through his WBC Silver light heavyweight title fight against Marcus Browne.
      The Swedish boxer came off worse when the fighters clashed heads in the seventh round, leaving him with a deep wound on his forehead that poured with blood.

      Badou Jack suffered a nasty cut on his forehead in defeat by Marcus BrowneCredit: USA TODAY Sports

      The Swedish boxer had the cut cleaned but medics struggled to stem the bloodCredit: USA TODAY Sports

      Despite the injury pouring with blood, Jack was allowed to continue and somehow made it to the end of the fight.
      He ultimately lost by a unanimous points decision before being taken straight to hospital for medical attention.
      Referee Tony Weeks had called a timeout immediately after the injury to allow treatment, and Jack was allowed to continue.
      An uppercut caused the wound to open further, but the 35-year-old refused to quit.

      By the end of the fight, Jack appeared to be wearing a crimson mask and had trouble seeingCredit: AP:Associated Press

      By the end of the fight, – the standout bout on the Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner undercard – Weeks and Browne were both covered in Jack’s blood.
      Jack himself was worst affected and struggled to see through what the commentators described as a ‘crimson mask’.
      Fans took to Twitter to express their shock at the injury.

      While Browne would maintain his unbeaten professional record with victory, the main fight of the night saw Pacquiao triumph.

      He won on points against Broner to defend his WBA crown in what was his 70th fight at the age of 40.

      Browne was ultimately triumphant on points to maintain his unbeaten recordCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Inside Staples Center for Mike Tyson fight with Roy Jones Jr with fans in awe and thinking it ‘looks like video game’

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      THE Staples Center hosted the unique exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.
      And inside the famous Los Angeles arena, fans were left hailing the production.

      Fans claimed Triller’s production looked like a movie

      The Staples Center hosted the unique exhibition in LA

      Fans were full of praise at the set up

      Social media platform Triller – who paid around £40million to stream the event – set the ring up with a white canvas and ropes.
      And the lights shinned bright on the ring, with a dark backdrop.
      The dramatic scenery in and around the ring caught the eye of fans online.
      One said: “This is at the Staples Center? It looks like something out of Star Wars!”

      Another said: “Their whole set up looks like a video game. Cool.”
      One added: “The Triller ring looks cool. It looks like something from a movie.”
      Another added: “Wow the production of Triller is beautiful. That white ring and black background is amazing!!!”

      Wow the production of Triller is beautiful. That white ring and black background is amazing!!! #TysonJones
      — Melvin Mansoor (@MelvinMansoor) November 29, 2020

      The Triller ring looks cool. It looks like something from a movie.
      — hoshi toshi 🧪 (@JCdoubleXL) November 29, 2020

      the triller arena setup is gold
      — Ring Gang Radio (@RingGangRadio) November 29, 2020

      I’m really digging the fight setup in the staples center!
      — meh. (@Catchmyisis) November 29, 2020

      The pay-per-view spectacle – which was headlined by iconic pair Tyson and Jones – had celebrity status.

      French Montana and Wiz Khalifa were among the rappers with Snoop Dogg also in attendance.
      UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya provided commentary with the legendary ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard.
      YouTuber Jake Paul co-headlined the event facing ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.

      The pay-per-view spectacle had celebrity status More