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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr undercard: Who is fighting on HUGE bill in Los Angeles tonight?

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      MIKE TYSON returns to the ring for a huge clash with Roy Jones Jr this weekend – but plenty of effort has gone into the fights due to take place beforehand.
      Event organisers have pandered to the general public with the bouts they’ve picked to go ahead on the card.

      Mike Tyson hasn’t fought since 2005 when he was knocked out by Kevin McBrideCredit: AP:Associated Press

      As if Tyson and Jones Jr weren’t big enough names, YouTubers and even a former NBA star will feature on the Los Angeles bill.
      It’s due to be one hugely entertaining night of action, as two ring legends finally collide.
      What Tyson and Jones Jr have said
      “Now I’m doing it with a lot more enthusiasm because I’m doing it for someone else,” Tyson explained.
      “Nobody has to ever worry about me getting rich, or getting jealous, or saying I’m doing this for money.

      “I’m not getting anything. I just feel good doing this because I can.”

      Roy Jones hasn’t fought since 2018, having retired late in his careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jones Jr said: “I thought I was done.
      “When I got the call from my team saying ‘Mike Tyson wants to fight you’ — that’s bucket-list material.
      “Everywhere I go in life, people ask me ‘Hey, did you ever fight Mike Tyson?’ Now I don’t have to say ‘No’ no more.

      “I’m so glad to get this opportunity because now I can say, ‘Yes, I did. I sure did.’
      “And guess what? Tune in on the 28th, and you’ll see how it goes.”
      Tyson vs Jones Jr FULL CARD
      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)

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed??
      BT Sport Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
      Coverage begins at 8pm ET, which is midnight in UK. The undercard is set to start from 1am GMT.
      You can live stream the fight from the BT Sport Box Office app.
      The social media site Triller will also be airing the PPV fight. More

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr rule changes: Knockouts ALLOWED, rounds, minutes, judges, how to win – exhibition explained

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr face off in an intriguing exhibition fight TONIGHT in Los Angeles.
      But what are the rules for the boxing spectacle? Is a knockout allowed and how many minutes will the rounds be?

      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr do battle this weekend
      What are the fight rules for Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?

      With a combined age of 105, Tyson and Jones Jr do battle in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
      They will fight over eight, two minute rounds, and will be wearing larger 12oz gloves.
      The fighters will not be wearing headgear.
      Men’s boxing bouts usually run over three minute rounds and both stars have expressed their dismay at the shorter rounds.

      Jones Jr said: “I’m not happy at all.

      “Like [Tyson] said, that’s for women. I kept fighting until the last minute, saying, ‘Why we fighting two-minute rounds?’ I don’t understand that. We’re not women. We’re two of the best to ever do it.
      “Why we got to do two-minute rounds? Why? If something’s going to happen, it’s going to happen anyway … two minutes, three minutes, five minutes. Don’t really matter.
      “So, for us, what difference does it make? Two minutes doesn’t do anything for him or for me. To be honest with you, it cheats the fans out of it.”

      In addition, the California State Commission have said that if either boxer is cut or injured the fight will be stopped, though it remains to be seen if referee Ray Corona will choose to halt it.

      Referee Ray Corona will be the man in the middle
      The World Boxing Council have created the WBC Frontline Battle Belt to give to the winner, and have former WBC champs Christy Martin, Vinny Pazienza and Chad Dawson scoring the fight remotely should it go all eight rounds for the WBC to decide a victor.
      Is a knockout allowed?
      Technically yes, although the legends have been urged NOT to go for a K.O.
      The California State Commission have deemed it a bout for the greats to “exhibit” their boxing skills.
      UFC boss Dana White was flabbergasted after hearing the rule, saying: “There’s no knockouts? They’re not allowed to knock each other out? How do you enforce that? 
      Both fighters have said they are gunning for a K.O on Saturday night, and it will come down to the referee’s discretion to step in if he sees fit.
      The fight will not count on ether man’s record.

      What have they said?
      Andy Foster, California State Commission executive director: “It’s an exhibition.
      “They can exhibit their boxing skills, but I don’t want them using their best efforts to hurt each other.
      “They’re going to spar hard, but they shouldn’t be going for a knockout. This isn’t a record-book type of fight. This is not world-championship boxing right now. It’s not what this is. People shouldn’t be getting knocked out.
      “The public can see what kind of shape Roy and Mike are still in.

      Mike Tyson’s incredible bodyweight workout routine
      “I’m sure there are going to be times where it heats up. Ray’s [Corona, referee] job is going to be to put the ice back on without having to kill the whole thing. He’s that kind of referee. I feel that he’s going to be good at that, and he’s the right guy for this kind of a fight.”
      Fight organisers Triller said in a statement: “We have nothing but the utmost respect for Andy and everyone at CSAC.
      “For total clarity we are not implying that CSAC is picking a winner or scoring this, WBC is doing both. WBC is scoring under a 10-9, and a knockout will be a win under WBC’s scoring. The results will not be reflected on their fight record. We apologize for any confusion and look forward to a great night of fights Saturday night.
      Jones Jr: “First of all, if you think you are going into the ring with Mike Tyson, the last guy [Corey Sanders] that did an ‘exhibition’ with Mike [in 2006] got dropped in the first round.
      “If you don’t know that, then something is wrong with you. Who goes into the ring with the great, legendary Mike Tyson and thinks, ‘Oh, this is going to be an exhibition?’ 12-ounce gloves? No headgear? Really? This is an exhibition? Come on, man. Be for real’.”
      When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
      The fight is set for Saturday, November 28.
      The undercard is expected to start at 9pm ET which is 1am GMT and the main event will follow at around 4am – 5am GMT.
      LA’s Staples Center plays host with no fans in attendance.
      Who is on the Tyson vs Jones Jr undercard?
      YouTube star Jake Paul leads the way on the four-fight card when he takes on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.
      Elsewhere Hasim Rahman Jr is off the card after he tested positive for Covid.
      Main card
      Tyson vs Jones Jr (8 x 2min rounds, heavyweight exhibition)
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson (6 x 3min, cruiserweight)
      Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan (8 x 3min, light-heavy)
      Hasim Rahman Jr vs Rashad Coulter (8 x 3min, cruiserweight) – FIGHT OFF
      Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright, (8 x 3min, lightweight)
      Prelims
      Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vasquez (8 x 3min, featherweight)
      Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones (8 x 3min, heavyweight)
      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 title belts, 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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      Mike Tyson net worth 2020: How much money does boxing legend have, did he lose it all, and how does he earn cash now?

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      MIKE TYSON remains one of boxing’s all-time greats – and some would say the greatest.
      Iron Mike will return to the ring on November 28 against Roy Jones Jr in a heavyweight exhibition bout.

      Mike Tyson made a big fortune from boxing but lost it allCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      What is Mike Tyson’s net worth?

      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.
      However, as of 2020 Tyson’s net worth is estimated to be just $3m, according to Wealthy Gorilla.

      How did Mike Tyson lose his fortune?
      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.

      How did he recover his finances and how does he make money now?
      Tyson has starred or held minor roles in a number of movies, most notably in The Hangover film franchise.

      He even had his own animated TV show called Mike Tyson Mysteries.
      More recently he produces a podcast called Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson which is one of the more popular combat sports-related podcasts out there.

      Badou Jack pictured alongside Mike Tyson and Viddal Riley
      Hinted in that title, Tyson has cannabis to thank for his financial recovery. He runs his own weed ranch called the Tyson Ranch, where he grows and sells his own brand of weed as well as weed-based wellness products.
      Cheat Sheet say the Tyson Ranch sells over $500,000 worth of weed a month, but that Tyson smokes $40,000 worth with his guests. More

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      Roy Jones Jr net worth 2020: How much money does boxing legend have and how much is he making from Mike Tyson bout?

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      ROY JONES JR enjoyed a glittering and lucrative boxing career – but it’s about to get a whole lot sweeter.
      The former world heavyweight champion takes on arguably the most famous boxer to ever live in Mike Tyson, in an eight-round exhibition fight.

      Roy Jones Jr has not fought for over two years but faces Mike Tyson on Nov 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      The clash will be on pay-per-view, meaning the opportunity to make some big money is right in front of both men.
      But with over 100 fights between them and multiple world title wins, both Tyson and Jones Jr are doing just fine financially.
      What is Roy Jones Jr’s net worth?
      According to CelebrityNetWorth, Jones Jr has a net worth of £3.8million, but made over £40m during his career as a fighter.
      It’s also been reported that Jones Jr has had various financial issues over the years and in 2014 he filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.

      Roy Jones Jr fought Antonio Tarver on three occasions Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Jones Jr, however, kept his boxing career going long enough that the managed to escape any debt he found himself in, before retiring in 2018.
      He made his largest purse in boxing when he fought John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight world title in 2003, picking up a cool £10m, as well as 60 per cent of the revenue from the fight.
      What endorsements does Roy Jones Jr have?
      Jones Jr has a number of lucrative endorsements.
      According to USAtoday.com, Jones Jr is in partnership with Air Jordan, which is famously part of Nike’s apparel range.

      Roy Jones Jr will make at least £7.5million for his fight with Mike TysonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Jones Jr is also said to be an ambassador for entertainment platform Fight To Fame.
      He also owns his own CBD oil company – Left Hook CBD, which was founded earlier this year.
      How much is Roy Jones Jr making to fight Mike Tyson?
      Roy Jones Jr’s purse for his fight with Mike Tyson is said to be around £7.5m, which is the joint-highest of his career.
      Jones Jr and Tyson will also share the money, 50-50 down the middle, made from pay-per-view buys, meaning his earnings could rocket as high as £20m.

      Roy Jones finished his professional career with a record of 66-9. Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      In the U.S. the fight will cost $59.99 on streaming app Triller.
      Over here in the UK, the fight will cost £19.95 on BT Sport Box Office. More

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: UK start time TONIGHT, live stream, TV channel, undercard and rules for heavyweight fight

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr are going head-to-head in a spectacular exhibition fight TONIGHT in Los Angeles.
      54-year-old Tyson will do battle with Jones, 51, in a long-awaited bout, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape for the clash.

      Listen to Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr live on talkSPORT

      The California State Commission say the exhibition will be fought under the rules that both men will not look for the knock-out and will instead “exhibit” their skills, but both fighters have come out and said the contrary.
      When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
      The big fight is set for TONIGHT – Saturday, November 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      It was originally set to take place on September 12 but the event has been postponed until later in the year.
      The undercard is expected to start at 9pm ET – 1am GMT – and the main event will follow between 4am and 5am GMT.
      The legends are set to go eight rounds in the ring, with Youtube star Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson confirmed for the undercard.

      Iron Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for the epic fightCredit: Getty

      What TV channel is Tyson vs Jones Jr on and can I live stream it? 
      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.
      Emmy-winner Mario Lopez hosts the show, and musical acts will be announced for performances too.
      You can also listen to all the action live on talkSPORT.
      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.

      Viddal Riley, who trained KSI for his fights with Logan Paul, 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)

      What are the rules of the fight?
      The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds.
      No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves.
      Technically the fight can only be stopped if there is a knock-out, but California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster said he will stop it if a cut appears.
      Referee Ray Corona will be able to halt it if he chooses to.
      The WBC will be remotely scoring the fight with the winner crowned WBC Frontline champion.
      Forster said: “Tyson and Jones Jr. won’t be wearing headgear for the fight.

      “They’ll be lacing up 12-ounce gloves and there won’t be any judges present at the fight to score the action. So, technically, there won’t be a winner unless a knockout somehow occurs, or either fighter is deemed unfit to continue.
      “They can move around and make some money, but I told them if you get cut, it’s over.”

      Roy Jones Jr, 51, last fought only two years ago
      What have they said?
      Mike Tyson: “We’re throwing punches at each other. This is going to be my definition of fun … broken eye sockets, broken jaw, broken rib. That’s fun to me.”
      Roy Jones Jr: “He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him.
      “He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me.
      “I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson: UK start time, live stream, TV channel as YouTuber takes on NBA star in boxing fight TONIGHT

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      YOUTUBE sensation Jake Paul is back in the ring on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr’s massive exhibition fight.
      And in the opposite corner is ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, who fights for the first time in an intriguing contest.

      How the stars compare ahead of their boxing match
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson?
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson takes place TONIGHT, November 28.
      The light-heavyweight boxing match is on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr.
      The Staples Center in Los Angeles plays host.
      What time will Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson start?
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson’s ring walk time is expected for around 2am GMT – that’s 6pm local time or 9pm ET.
      The card starts from 1am GMT.
      Saved By The Bell actor Mario Lopez hosts the show.

      Jake Paul celebrates his last win in February with brother LoganCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      What live stream and TV channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson on?
      BT Sport have the rights to the show in the UK, and will be showing the full show on BT Sport Box Office for £19.99.
      Coverage commences at midnight GMT.
      The PPV event will also be broadcast on the Triller App in the US.
      What is the full card?

      The 54-year-old Mike Tyson’s boxing exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, 51, headlines the card in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
      Elsewhere on the bill, KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley takes on MMA’s Rashad Coulter.
      And former super-middleweight world champ Badou Jack faces army veteran turned pro boxer Blake McKernan.

      What have they said?
      Paul: “I want to prove to people that I’m a legitimate boxer, legitimate professional boxer with skill and someone that people should be scared of.

      “I have knockout power, I’m dangerous, and to me that’s super important and again, that’s just going to take multiple fights to prove that.
      “I want to fight the biggest names in the sport, I want to take UFC fighters like Ben Askren, like Masvidal, whoever it is and bring them over to boxing, put them in a ring and go head-to-head with them.
      “I want to fight Conor McGregor eventually. Whoever wants to get in the boxing ring with me, I want to be able to do it and beat them.”
      Robinson: “I see his brother [Logan] on the Disney channel. Him on Disney doing so much stuff, man! I  follow Jake’s YouTube, of course.

      “You and your brother only fight YouTubers, you are gonna fight a real athlete for the first time.” More

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      Dubois vs Joyce FREE: How to watch TONIGHT’S big heavyweight fight without paying a penny

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing will be well underway tonight as Daniel Dubois prepares for the biggest fight of his life with Joe Joyce.
      Dubois and Joyce are battling for the British, Commonwealth and European titles in London.

      Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce weighing in for their huge heavyweight clashCredit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensbury

      The fight is the biggest all-British clash we’ve had this year and it was supposed to happen first in April, and then in July, but the coronavirus pandemic scrapped those plans.
      And there’s a way in which boxing fans can watch the bout for FREE tomorrow night.
      How can I watch it for FREE?

      Dubois and Joyce had their fight rescheduled for the third timeCredit: PA:Press Association
      What time does Dubois vs Joyce start?
      Dubois vs Joyce will get underway at around 10.30pm UK time on Saturday, November 28.
      The fight will take place at the Church House Westminster in London.
      The undercard will begin at 7pm UK time.
      What the fighters have said
      Dubois said: “I feel confident and left no stone unturned in training. I am not intimidated by his experience.
      “He has never been in with a fighter like me before and I’m ready to go. I’ve accomplished what I’ve needed to and it’s my destiny. You can argue some guys he beat were past their prime. I am young and hungry. I am ready to go 12 rounds no problem if I have to. I am ready for a long, hard fight but also a quick one.”

      Joyce said: “I am not under pressure. I am confident and ready to do the business. The bookies have Daniel in a good position so he has the pressure to deliver.
      “I’m the underdog and coming to take him out. I don’t care if people have written me off. My amateur experience makes a difference.

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