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      Who is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr referee Ray Corona, and are there judges scoring the fight?

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr do battle in a stunning exhibition fight this weekend.
      But who is the third man in the ring, referee Ray Corona?

      Ray Corona raises the hand of Billy Joe Saunders
      Who is Ray Corona?

      Ray Corona is a veteran boxing referee who is in his 20th year of officiating inside the squared circle.
      Corona was born in California, USA.
      He has refereed over 500 bouts usually in and around the Californian state.
      The last world title fight he officiated was Billy Joe Saunders’ win over Marcelo Coceres last November on the undercard of KSI vs Logan Paul, which took place at the Staples Center like Tyson vs Jones Jr.

      What are the rules of Tyson vs Jones?
      Boxing legends Tyson and Jones Jr will fight over eight, two minute rounds.
      The Californian State Commission have said, however, that they want the fighters to AVOID going for knockouts and will want the fight stopped if there is a cut.

      It will be down to Corona whether he chooses to halt the proceedings or not.
      There will be judges from boxing governing body the WBC scoring the fight remotely to give the winner the WBC Frontline Championship belt if it goes all eight rounds.

      The WBC judges who will be scoring the fight but not from ringside are former WBC champs Christy Martin, Vinny Pazienza and Chad Dawson.

      Who is on the Tyson vs Jones Jr undercard?
      YouTuber Jake Paul leads the way on the four-fight card when he takes on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.
      KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley has pulled out injured and has been replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr.
      Main card
      Prelims
      Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright, (8 x 3min, lightweight)
      Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vasquez (8 x 3min, featherweight)
      Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones (8 x 3min, heavyweight)

      Mike Tyson’s incredible bodyweight workout routine
      How can I watch Tyson vs Jones Jr?
      BT Sport Box Office will be showing the card in the UK. With the event starting from 1am GMT.
      BT are charging £19.95 for the card.
      In the US, watch the show on Fite.TV and the Triller app. More

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      Roy Jones Jr: Record, wins, losses, world titles, age and height for boxing legend ahead of Mike Tyson fight

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      ROY JONES JR will forever be known as one of boxing’s greats.
      The American was one the most accurate punchers of his generation and he racked up a bunch of glamorous wins throughout his career.

      Roy Jones Jr will take on Mike Tyson in an exhibition bout on November 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      And on November 28, he’ll enter the ring once again to take on fellow legend Mike Tyson in an exhibition bout.
      Take a look below as SunSport venture back in time through some of Jones Jr’s greatest and lowest nights.
      What is Roy Jones Jr’s boxing record?
      Jones Jr finished his career with a boxing record of 66-9.
      His record as an amateur was also impressive as he racked up 121 wins with just 13 losses.

      Jones Jr won a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, but his loss is regarded as one of the worst robberies in amateur boxing history.
      The judges’ decision to award the victory to Park Si-Hun, the home fighter, was even investigated by the IOC, who controversially saw no wrongdoing.

      Roy Jones Jr won world titles in four different weight divisionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      How old is Roy Jones Jr and how tall is he?
      Jones Jr was born on January 16, 1969, making him 51 years old.
      The boxing icon was born in Pensacola, Floria, where he currently resides with his wife and three sons.

      Jones Jr only retired at 49, however, in 2018 after a win over Scott Sigmon after a 29-year professional career.
      ‘Captain Hook’, as he’s known, is just 5ft 11inches, despite his ability to move up the weights, winning numerous world titles.

      Roy Jones Jr finished his career with 66 wins and nine losses

      Roy Jones Jr has not fought as a professional since 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      How many world titles did Roy Jones Jr win?
      Jones Jr won numerous world titles in FOUR different weight classes, starting at middleweight.
      Jones beat Bernard Hopkins to win his first title at 160lbs in 1993.
      He then went on to beat James Toney for the IBF super-middleweight world title a year later.
      Jones stepped up yet again when he knocked Montell Griffin out in one round to win the WBC light heavyweight world title.
      Jones unified the light-heavyweight division on multiple occasions before finally making the move to heavyweight, skipping cruiserweight altogether.
      In 2003, Jones beat John Ruiz by unanimous decision to become the WBA heavyweight world champion.
      Jones Jr holds the record for most wins in unified title bouts with 12.

      Roy Jones Jr lost to Joe Calzaghe when they fought each other in Las VegasCredit: PA:Press Association
      What are some of Roy Jones Jr’s worst losses?
      Thought Jones Jr was a legend, he suffered some devastating losses throughout his career.
      His first defeat came against Montell Griffin, after he hit the American after knocking him down.
      After that, Jones Jr was brutally knocked out by Antonio Tarver after coming down from heavyweight to fight at light-heavyweight again.
      Further losses against Tarver again, Glen Johnson and Joe Calzaghe followed.
      Jones Jr was then knocked out by Danny Green, before suffering losses to Bernard Hopkins and Dennis Lebedev.
      His final loss came against British fighter Enzo Maccarinelli, who knocked Jones Jr out in the fourth round of their clash in 2015. More

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      Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce officially ON after both boxers return negative coronavirus tests ahead of Saturday’s fight

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      THE ‘Lockdown Knockdown’ between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce is officially ON this Saturday.
      For the bout to go ahead, both fighters had to return negative Covid tests this afternoon.

      Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce will finally do battle on Saturday nightCredit: PA:Press Association

      And fight fans across the UK will surely rejoice at the news that Dubois and Joyce have both been given the all clear.
      The undefeated duo will finally get it on at the iconic Church House in London.
      And UK fans will be able to watch for free, after Frank Warren decided against making the fight pay-per-view.
      Dubois, 23, was initially meant to take on Olympic medalist Joyce, 35, at a packed O2 Arena back in April.

      But the coronavirus pandemic has forced both fighters to bide their time.
      Dubois kept busy over the summer, comfortably defeating Ricardo Snijders at BT Sport Studios back in August via second round knockout.
      Joyce, meanwhile, had a similarly easy win against Michael Wallisch at the same venue in July.
      Ahead of the crunch heavyweight bout, Dynamite Dan told SunSport: “Boxing is a lonely sport and if you take a loss, it’s down to the fighter.

      Dynamite Dan has been stepping up his preparationsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      “But any success comes down to the team you have around you and the gym.
      “When I go through the ropes I am alone — and that’s just fine.
      “But at home — and at the new gym — I am surrounded by a family and team of champions that I think will help make a difference for me against Joe.
      “I don’t pay much attention to what he does. But I doubt he’s running through fields in the freezing fog and rain.
      “We have all the sports science we need but we like things old school. There’s not even street lights around the gym, no public roads with pavements.

      While Joe has been training on computer games or in a nice warm gym, we have been running through forests in the freezing cold
      Daniel Dubois

      “When we arrive in the morning it’s pitch black and it’s the same when we leave after a session.
      “While Joe has been training on computer games or in a nice warm gym, we have been running through forests in the freezing cold.
      “That clean air is good for the lungs and even better for the mind. I see me beating Joe clearly and convincingly.”

      Joe Joyce took on Michael Wallisch over the summerCredit: Reuters

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      Jake Paul says stunning girlfriend Julia Rose ‘f***ing hates’ him after revealing SEX BAN ahead of Nate Robinson fight

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      JAKE PAUL says his beautiful girlfriend Julia Rose ‘f***ing hates’ him due to his SEX BAN prior to his fight with Nate Robinson.
      The Youtube superstar, 23, embarked on his boxing career with a victory over fellow social media celeb AnEsonGib in January.

      Jake Paul admits his girlfriend ‘f***ing hates’ him due to a sex banCredit: Getty

      He is refusing to sleep with Julia Rose until after his fight on SaturdayCredit: Instagram

      Now he is just days away from his second bout – and it is set to be on one of the biggest sporting nights for years.
      The two men will clash on the undercard of the epic Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr event.
      And he is taking it deadly serious – so much so he is refusing to sleep with his bombshell model girlfriend Rose.
      Even ring legend Floyd Mayweather stuck to that practice, which famously is believed to ‘weaken the legs’ of a sportsman.

      But the American, who has a fortune of around £10million, admits he is struggling.
      And he is not the only one.
      Speaking to TMZ, Paul said: “I haven’t had sex in a while, which is difficult to do since I have a girlfriend and she’s hot as f***.
      “She’s p***ed, man, she hates me. She just looks at me like, ‘I f***ing hate you, bro. Why can’t we do this right now?!’”

      The couple got together earlier this year and despite a lack of antics between the sheets, Rose has helped Paul in the gym during his preparation for Robinson.
      Sex is not the only thing that Paul has cut down on ahead of the clash.
      He also revealed he has been cutting out food as he looks to hit his target weight 189lbs.

      Julia Rose regular sends followers wild with her sexy Instagram postsCredit: Instagram / @its_juliarose

      She is extremely frustrated over not being able to sleep with her boyfriendCredit: Twitter / @JuliaRose_33

      Jake Paul and Rose got together earlier this yearCredit: Refer to Caption

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      Tyson vs Jones Jr: When is weigh-in and how can I watch on TV or live stream?

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      TWO boxing legends are almost ready to go to war as Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr draws nearer.
      We’re well into fight week ahead of the huge clash on Saturday night, with the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ returning to the ring for the first time since 2005.

      Tyson goes up against Roy Jones Jr on a packed cardCredit: EPA

      Before that first bell goes though the veteran pair have to face-off at the weigh-in, along with undercard stars Badou Jack and Jake Paul.
      When is Tyson vs Jones Jr weigh-in?
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch all of the weigh-in on BT Sport 1.
      Coverage will begin at 10pm GMT and run for an hour.
      If you’re a BT Sport customer, grab the official app to stream on your mobile, tablet, PC or games console.

      While EE customers can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150 and receive a three-month BT Sport trial.

      How can I watch the fight?
      BT Sport Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
      The event will cost £19.95 to watch.
      Coverage begins at 8pm ET, which is midnight in UK. The undercard is set to start from 1am GMT.
      The social media site Triller will also be airing the PPV fight. More

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      Mike Tyson can thrill boxing world again aged 54 if he is as dedicated to comeback as Tyson Fury, says Ben Davison

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      MIKE TYSON can thrill the world again with a spectacular comeback – if he is as dedicated as Tyson Fury.
      The Gypsy King ballooned up to 28st while battling depression and a doping ban between 2016-2018, following his magnificent win over Wladimir Klitschko.

      Mike Tyson could ‘thrill the world’ again, according to Tyson Fury’s former trainerCredit: Instagram / @miketyson

      Iron Mike faces Roy Jones Jr on SaturdayCredit: Instagram / @royjonesjrofficial

      Tyson descended into wild indulgence and addiction following the death of mentor Cus D’Amato in 1985 and still managed to become undisputed champ until Buster Douglas punished his excesses in 1990.
      After 15 years in retirement, following two almost-tragic defeats to Danny Williams and Brian McBride, Tyson returns this Saturday in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr.
      And celebrated English trainer Ben Davison, who guided Fury back from the brink to his iconic 2018 draw with Deontay Wilder, hopes the Baddest Man on the Planet has been a good boy.
      The BT Sport pundit said: “Mike Tyson will be as good as his dedication has allowed him to train.

      “The misconception when I was training Tyson Fury for his comeback was that I had to keep motivating him or stopping him from doing or eating things he wasn’t supposed to do.
      “But he was completely self-motivated, Tyson Fury wanted to do everything for himself so he was very easy to train.
      “Even when Tyson was 28st he was doing boxing training and sparring and if Mike has done the same then, now he is at his ideal fighting weight it will feel a lot easier, like it did for Tyson Fury.”
      Davidson idolised both American legends as a young boy breaking into the sport and fondly remembers a heated boxing debate with four-weight legend Jones Jr.

      Tyson Fury’s old trainer Ben Davison think Mike Tyson can impress if he’s as self-motivated as Tyson FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Gypsy King balooned to 28st at one stageCredit: Refer to Caption

      A meeting with Iron Mike remains high on his boxing bucket list, once the 54-year-old powerhouse returns to the ring where he struck fear around the world.
      And Davison expects all the aggression and power to ooze out of the icons once the bell rings.
      Davison said: “I am as unsure as anyone else on what to expect.
      “I hope they go out, have fun, take turns in having success and play a bit of a game together but that’s never going to happen, they are going to have a real fight.
      “These fellas got to where they got because of that spirit where they are prepared to leave everything in the ring.
      “To be willing to die in the ring, give it there all, leave it all in the ring, is built in them, it is part of their DNA.”
      Tyson v Jones Jr. will be live on BT Sport Box Office from 1am and can be watched on BT TV, Virgin TV, Sky, online via the web or the BT Sport Box Office App.
      To order both fights visit btsport.com/boxing.

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      John Fury offers David Haye £1MILLION bet at 2/1 that ‘Mr Invincible’ son Tyson will defeat Anthony Joshua

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      CONFIDENT John Fury has offered David Haye a million pound bet that son Tyson will beat Brit rival Anthony Joshua.
      And a riled John even gave ex-heavyweight champ Haye odds of 2/1 in his favour after he had “a bit of a go” at Tyson.

      John Fury offered David Haye a million pound bet on Tyson vs AJ – at odds of 2/1Credit: BT Sport

      “Shall we start with £1,000,000?!” 🤬”No, let’s definitely not go with £1,000,000!” 😂Big John Fury tried to make ANOTHER bet with David Haye, this time about #FuryAJ…Full episode of the Heavyweight Debate drops tomorrow night! pic.twitter.com/iXBMGJbMsn
      — Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) November 23, 2020

      WBC king Fury and WBA, IBF and WBO champion Joshua are finally expected to face off in a mammoth unification bout next year.
      The potential bout has the world of boxing talking and John tried to get Haye to put his money where his mouth is.
      The pair disagreed over who would win the fight on the latest episode of BT Sport’s Lockdown Knockdown show.
      And Tyson’s dad John was annoyed by Haye’s “Mr Invincible” barb aimed at the current WBC champion.

      Haye said: “If anyone on the planet is able to somehow find a way to beat Mr Invincible…”
      And John interrupted: “I know you’re having a bit of a go there. He is Mr Invincible.
      “How much do you want to put down on it? Shall we start with £1million?”
      A grinning Haye hit back: “No, let’s definitely not go with £1million.”

      Anthony Joshua will defend his heavyweight straps against Kubrat Pulev on December 12Credit: PA

      Tyson Fury appeared to postpone his comeback until next yearCredit: Reuters
      But John was so adamant he said: “And I’ll give you 2/1, how’s that? He is Mr Invincible because he’s proved it.”
      Haye laughed: “I’m not betting against you, ever.”
      Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn revealed this week that the pay-per-view showdown would likely set fans back £30 to watch.
      Speaking to IFL TV, Hearn said: “I would think that if the AJ fights moving forwards are £24.95 – Sky’s decision, or whoever else is broadcasting the fight with Sky – I would think £29.95 would be the price point for that fight.”

      Joshua will defend titles against Kubrat Pulev on December 12 in a bout that was originally scheduled for June at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Fury, meanwhile, was due to fight on December 5 but appeared to postpone that comeback until next year.
      He tweeted: “The Gypsy King is returning in 2021. Only those that have supported me 100% since my comeback will be with me for the glory.”

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      Mike Tyson bout with Roy Jones Jr ‘breaks pre-fight PPV records’ as boxer claims ‘numbers don’t lie, haters are mad’

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      MIKE TYSON has has hailed reports of record pre-fight PPV sales for his fight with Roy Jones Jr – and used it to hit out at ‘haters’ against his return.
      The heavyweight legend steps back into the ring on Saturday night at the age of 54, to face his 51-year-old opponent.

      Mike Tyson steps back into the ring to face Roy Jones Jr this weekendCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Some have criticised the fight due to the fighters’ age and the fact that Tyson, in particular, has not boxed in over 15 years.
      But Iron Mike took to Twitter to slam his critics with a screenshot of a Yahoo! report on the fight’s financial success.
      He wrote: “Numbers don’t lie.
      “Haters are mad they can’t get numbers like this.

      “Saturday is reckoning. Roy Jones Jr you better be ready.”
      The report detailed how Tyson vs Jones Jr had broken pre-fight sales records for digital pay-per-view purchases.

      Over 300 crew members are working on delivering the behind-closed-doors event, which takes place in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
      A hefty undercard features YouTuber Jake Paul’s fight with former NBA star Nate Robinson and James DeGale’s former nemesis Badou Jack.

      Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Ne-Yo are among the musicians due to perform in between contests.
      Yet, critics include promoter Frank Warren, who has described the veterans’ showdown as ‘sad’.
      And UFC boss Dana White burst into laughter at a press conference when discussing the no-knockout rules of the fight.
      US companies Triller and FITE are handling the production and believe the holiday occasion, with the fight taking place over Thanksgiving, will provide a further sales boost.

      Michael Weber, COO for FITE, said: “FITE is excited to be a part of this pop cultural event with Triller’s Tyson vs. Jones fight.
      “Currently, our advance sales for this event will make this the most watched event in our five-year history of streaming live sporting events.
      “Our partners are also reporting advance sales that will put it on par with other top UFC and boxing events in the past few years.”

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