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ROY JONES JR has claimed his fight against Mike Tyson will be like “David and Goliath”.
The two boxing legends are coming out of retirement for the showdown on September 12.

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Roy Jones Jr is a former four-weight world championCredit: Getty – Contributor

Despite having a combined age of 105, the pair will go head-to-head in an eight-round exhibition bout.
Tyson had no shortage of offers as he prepared for his return to the ring 15 years after his retirement.
But Iron Mike confirmed with a social media clip that Jones Jr will be his next opponent.
SunSport have pulled together everything you need to know about the former four-weight world champ.

Jones Jr, who was born in Florida, enjoyed an incredible boxing career that spanned from 1989 until 2018.
He announced his retirement two years ago following his win over Scott Sigmon.
The 51-year-old hung up his gloves with a record of 66 wins from 75 fights including 44 knockouts.

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Roy Jones Jr will stpe into the ring to face Mike Tyson in September
He won world championships at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight.

Jones Jr looked unstoppable in the early stages of his career as he racked up a 49-1 record – with the one defeat coming from disqualification.
But he went on to lose seven on his 11 fights between 2004 until 2011.
Seven years later, the pound-for-pound king decided to hang up his gloves.
Ex-boxer Andre Ward claimed he turned down £33million to fight Tyson back in 2003.
Jones Jr, nicknamed Captain Hook, now runs a combat school in Moscow after he received joint American-Russian citizenship in 2015.
Despite having 75 professional fights, Jones Jr described the fight as “risky” in the first promo video.
He said: “Boxing’s a brutal sport. He [Tyson] dominated.
“His legs are huge, his thighs are huge, his arms are huge, his neck is huge. So it’s very risky, yes.
“I was beating everybody in every weight class I was in – what are you going to do?
“It’s like David and Goliath; he’s the giant and I’m little David with only God on my side – which is all I need.”

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Mike Tyson was one of the most feared fighters on the planetCredit: AP:Associated Press

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The 51-year-old stayed true to his word and accepted the fight after he claimed he would.
Earlier this month, he insisted it would be an honour to dust off his gloves to face Tyson.
He said: “Yes, it’s true – Mike is a legend. It would be crazy to receive an offer to enter the ring with him and refuse.
“I had no intention of going back and fighting again but, for the sake of Mike Tyson, I agree to make an exception.
“For me, this is an opportunity that I cannot refuse.
“Of all those who wanted to go into the ring with him, he chose me.
“And since he did that, how can I say no?”
As well being one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in history, Jones Jr launched his music career in 2001.
The first rap album he released was called “Round One: The Album.”

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Roy Jones Jr lost to Joe Calzaghe in 2008Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

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He also dropped a number of hit singles including “Y’all Must’ve Forgot” and “Can’t be touched.”
Jones Jr has also been in his fair share of films throughout the years including The Matrix Reloaded.
Fans would hve also seen him in the likes of The Devil’s Advocate, Grudge Match, Southpaw and Creed II.

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Roy Jones Jr has not fought since 2018Credit: EPA More

MIKE TYSON is set to make his comeback against Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition bout.
The boxing veterans, who have a combined age of 105, will lock horns in California on September 12.

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Mike Tyson looks in incredible shape ahead of his comeback Credit: Instagram
TMZ confirmed: “‘Iron Mike’ will take on Roy Jones Jr. on Sept. 12 in an eight-round exhibition being called Frontline Battle – available on pay-per-view and on the social media platform, triller.”
Tyson, 54, has been inundated with fight offers since he announced he was coming out of retirement after 15 years.
But it’s 51-year-old Jones Jr that will step into the ring with the former Baddest Man on the Planet first.
Jones Jr, who retired in 2018, insisted earlier this week that would he would love to fight Iron Mike.

He said: “Yes, it’s true – Mike is a legend. It would be crazy to receive an offer to enter the ring with him and refuse.
“I had no intention of going back and fighting again but, for the sake of Mike Tyson, I agree to make an exception.

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“For me, this is an opportunity that I cannot refuse.
“Of all those who wanted to go into the ring with him, he chose me.

“And since he did that, how can I say no?”
Tyson is the early bookies’ favourite with BetFair fancying the youngest-ever heavyweight champ at 4/11 with Jones Jr back at 5/2.
The former four-weight world champion competed at heavyweight when he lost his belt to Antonio Tarver in 2004.
He then spent nine years at cruiserweight before he eventually hung up his gloves with a record of 66-9.
Former world champion Andre Ward previously claimed that Jones Jr turned down a whopping £33m to face Tyson in 2003.
Iron Mike called time on his boxing career in 2005 with a remarkable record of 50-6.

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Roy Jones Jr admitted he would not turn down the chance to fight Mike Tyson

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The 54-year-old has been knuckling down in the gym as he prepares for his comeback.
And he has continued to excite fans by sharing videos of himself sparring with his training partners.
He had been tipped to fight the likes of Evander Holyfield, Sonny Bill Williams and even Tyson Fury’s dad, John.

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Mike Tyson was one of the most feared fighters on the planetCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has been whacked with a £15,000 fine for his disgusting video that appeared to condone domestic violence.
The brilliant southpaw posted a video in March of himself punching a bag and advising viewers how to mimic his skills if a partner was annoying them during lockdown.

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Billy Joe Saunders has been fined £15,000 by the British Boxing Board of ControlCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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Saunders, 30, uploaded a sick video about domestic violence in March
The two-weight champ insisted it was a private joke, apologised and vowed to make a donation to a womens charity.
And, due to the COVID-19 lockdown and Saunders doing a brief training camp in Fuerteventura, the British Boxing Board if Control hearing was delayed.
But the BBBofC – who are depressed at the prospect of the undefeated super-talent spoiling his career with repeated brainless antics – have finally dished out a punishment.
The Hatfields super-middleweight has escaped a ban but he has been hit in the pocket, with the funds going to a charity.

The BBBofC said: “Billy Joe Saunders appeared before Stewards of the Board on Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 due to recent comments made on Social Media.
“Following consideration of Mr. Saunders explanation, the Stewards found Mr. Saunders guilty of misconduct and have fined him £15,000.00p to be donated to charities.
“The suspension of his boxer’s licence has been lifted.”
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Saunders could still face more punishment over a sick Tweet he sent to rival Chris Eubank Jr.

The warring pair clashed on social media at the start of July with a string of boxing-related barbs.
But two-weight world champ Saunders went OTT with an unprintable mention of Eubank Jr’s mum.
Twitter took the serious measure of banning him from the platform until he deleted the warped post and will monitor future conduct.
Saunders and Eubank Jr, both 30, have been insulting each other since the build-up to their 2014 fight that Saunders won on points.
The talented Traveller has enjoyed a couple of impressive performances since, most notably against Andy Lee and David Lemieux.
But he is growing increasingly more famous for his pea-brained actions outside of the ring than in it.

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In 2018, the BBBofC fined Saunders £100,000 for another trademark video in which he offered drugs to an addict in exchange for a sex act.
In another clip he chose to share online, he told the vulnerable woman that an innocent passerby was a paedophile to encourage her to hit him.
The fighter has always apologised for his actions and has done good deeds with fans and the NHS that is too-often overshadowed but tasteless pranks.

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER has revealed is set to return to Japan to compete in another exhibition bout.
The 43-year-old has confirmed he plans to fight once again in Tokyo – the city he won £7million in December 2018 after beating kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa.

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Floyd Mayweather has revealed he is in talks to return to Japan to compete in an exhibition boutCredit: AP:Associated Press
The former five-weight world champion has stated that talks have been discussed about him stepping back into a ring yet again in the Far East.
Mayweather failed to mention a potential opponent, but SunSport have reported how former WBA super-featherweight champ Takashi Uchiyama is being lined up.
Uchiyama, 40, won 24 out of 27 fights inside the squared circle, before calling time on his career after suffering consecutive defeats to Jezreel Corrales in 2016.
Speaking about a future exhibition fight, Mayweather told Forbes: “We’re working on some things right now for Tokyo, whether 2020 or 2021.”

He was then asked whether he would enter the world of MMA to face either Khabib Nurmagomedov or Conor McGregor once more.
But he shut down talk of switching sports, as Money said: “No [I won’t compete in MMA].
“I think just like how winning teams receive home-field advantage in the playoffs…you don’t fix what isn’t broken, and my record isn’t broken.”

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However Mayweather failed to rule out returning to boxing professionally as he insisted it would have to be a mega-fight to tempt him back.

He said: “For now, I’m happily retired. You never know, but it would have to be worth it.
“Just like gambling right? Juice worth the squeeze no matter who the opponent is.”

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UNBEATEN middleweight prospect James Hawley has been dropped by his management company for his vile homophobic rant on TikTok.
The 21-year-old was asked by a fan whether he supports LGBT rights, with the 6-0 boxer stating that he thinks gay people are “dirty c****” and that he feels sorry for their families.

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James Hawley has been dropped by MTK Global for his views on homosexual people
The clip of Hawley’s views was shared by Drag Race UK star Baga Chipz on Twitter on Wednesday, which showed the Hitman candidly speaking about homosexual and transgender people.
Replying to the question, Hawley said: “I 1,000, 1million per cent do not agree with this stuff. Listen, I can understand girls get with each other all the time at parties and all things like that.
“I don’t care, not a problem. I’d want them to get with each other in front of me.
“But boys on the other hand, and transgenders, there’s something seriously wrong with you. What in the earth makes you want to change your gender and get f***** in the a***.

“What is up with you dirty c****. I feel sorry for your families.”
After his views were flagged to MTK Global – who represent the likes of Tyson Fury and Carl Frampton – they responded by saying they have released Hawley from his contract.
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A statement said: “Many thanks for taking the time to reach out to us and bring this to our attention.
“The management team have made the decision to terminate Mr Hawley’s contract with MTK Global with immediate effect and will no longer be representing him in any format.

“The boxing community is about respect and unity and MTK Global prides itself on its community focus and inclusive ethos.
“It has always been our mission to make boxing accessible to all, embracing individuality and being a safe space where community can express themselves and support one another.
“MTK Global does not in any way condone, or support the views that were shared in any way, nor will these comments ever be considered as acceptable from any of our fighters hence the decision that was made by management.

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Unbeaten middleweight Hawley, 21, boasts a record of 6-0 in the paid ranks

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“We look forward to continuing to connect and embrace the expanding boxing community and always endeavor to lead by example. We appreciate your support in helping us work towards this.”
Hawley – who has since deleted his TikTok account – took to Instagram where he responded to the termination of his contract.
He simply stated: “I completely understand and empathise.”

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UNBEATEN boxer Elvis Rodriguez proved he’s the King in the ring after he destroyed Dennis Okoth in the second round with a brutal one-punch knockout.
The 24-year-old left his super-lightweight opponent All Shook Up on Tuesday night as the pair fought in a behind closed doors event at Viva Las Vegas.

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Elvis Rodriguez racked up his eighth win in the paid ranks after knocking out Dennis Okoth in the second round
Rodriguez – who hails from the Dominican Republic – sent Okoth crashing to his opponent after flooring him with a straight left having set up his punch with a jab from the southpaw stance.
Okoth, 26, was snapped on the floor with a dazed and stunned look on his face as the referee immediately waved away the contest.
Rodriguez now has eight victories in his professional career – with all of his wins ending by way of KO – to bring his record to 8-0-1.
And he celebrated his emphatic stoppage by living up to his iconic namesake as he performed an air guitar celebration.

His fight was his second of the month following his win over Danny Murray on July 2, and he is scheduled to return to the ring on August 29 as part of the undercard of Jose Ramirez vs Viktor Postol.
Boxing fans were left impressed by Rodriguez’s performance, as they took to social media to wax lyrical over his outing.
One tweeted: “I like this kid, he’s got a lot of potential but gotta face a real test to see if he’s the truth.”
Another commented: “Love watching this kid fight.”

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Rodriguez, 24, celebrated with an air guitar after his emphatic knockout victory

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A third added: “That step to get his right foot outside was smooth af.”
Meanwhile one posted: “Elvis Rodriguez is a very talented kid. #FreddieRoach has a great prospect there. Can’t wait to see him again on August 29th.”
One then quipped: “It’s the face of the guy that knock out for me lol.”

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