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      Daniel Dubois was FIVE rounds up on one scorecard with another judge having him winning by one before Joe Joyce KO

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      DANIEL DUBOIS was FIVE rounds up on one of the judges scorecards against Joe Joyce.
      And another had him winning by one, with the third having Joyce ahead by three.

      Daniel Dubois was five rounds up on one of the judges scorecards against Joe JoyceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Dubois was five rounds ahead on judge John Latham’s card

      But it mattered little, as Dubois was stopped in round ten after failing to beat the count.
      His eye was left badly battered thanks to a masterclass in jabbing from Joyce.
      And, in the tenth, a left from Joyce landed right on the Dubois’ swollen eye, forcing Dubois to take a knee.
      But the 23-year-old stayed down, and as a result lost for the first time as a professional.

      After the defeat, he was taken to hospital with his team fearing he has suffered nerve damage or a cracked orbital bone.
      Joyce on the other hand celebrated winning the British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight belt.

      Joyce stopped Dubois in round ten of the heavyweight headliner Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Dubois’ eye was left completely shut after the loss Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      He said: “I took some big shots, respect to Daniel, he’s got power, he’s hungry and young and he’ll come again.
      “I felt his power and I was happy to take it… but I preferred to not take it.

      “I started looking at the eye and it was swelling up, I was moving away from his right hand, trying not to get backed up.”
      Joyce also inherited Dubois’ WBO No2 ranked position and called out current mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk.

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      Joe Joyce gets STUNNING KO win over Daniel Dubois with JAB to horror closed eye in tenth round in huge underdog shock

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      JOE JOYCE shut up his critics and Daniel Dubois’ eye with a masterclass performance of jabbing and freakish resilience.
      The 35-year-old Juggernaut walked through ten rounds of heavy shots from the 23-year-old powerhouse, but broke his spirit and forced him down and out after 30 minutes.

      Joe Joyce battered Daniel Dubois into submission, scoring a tenth round winCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Dubois failed to beat the eight count after suffering heavy damage to his eyeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Despite his 2012 Olympic silver medal, Joyce was made the underdog against the 15-0 untested wonderkid.
      And he used all his Team GB textbook skills and his famous granite chin to batter Dubois into submission with only his arrowlike left hand.
      The 6ft 6in gentleman landed the British, Commonwealth and European titles and catapulted himself into world title contention in 2021.
      Dubois went straight to hospital after the bruising defeat, with fears of nerve damage or a cracked orbital bone.

      Joyce constantly pawed out a jab throughout the opener, Dubois’ was less frequent but more punishing.

      Joe Joyce is now in line for a potential world title fight nextCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Daniel Dubois had some good moments early on, but was hindered by an eye injury
      Dynamite Dan punished one weak punch with a chopping left hook that woke Joyce up. But the 6ft 6in Putney giant clipped the Greenwich youngster with a one-two.
      Dubois launched into the second with menace, another piston-like left rocked Joyce’s head back and a right hand really wobbled him, forcing the 35-year-old into holding and grabbing on for balance.
      Dubois peppered the famous Joyce chin with another one-two but the fine art uni graduate brushed off the assault and scored back with the jab he honed on the Team GB squad in Sheffield, where he did thousands of rounds with Anthony Joshua before their Olympic charges.

      Dubois had 19-year-old sister and Olympic youth champion Caroline shouting herself hoarse with encouragement, ordering big bro to slip Joyce’s jab better.

      Dubois threw some big shots at Joyce, but failed to wobble his teak-tough opponentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Two more straight power punches landed from Dubois in the fourth but Joyce’s jab got him back in control of the rounds – and had blind mum Marvel cheering and whopping on the opposite balcony at hearing her son work his way back from a slow start.
      Dubois’ left eye was closing by the fifth after 15 minutes on the end of Joyce’s white-gloved left fist.
      But it was the younger, shorter man unloading the booming punches that had the best chance of ending the night early.
      Trainer Martin Bowers used all of his experience to work on Dubois’ closing left eye at the end of the sixth and the pummelled peeper was now a handy target for Joyce.

      As the fight wore on Dubois’ eye got worse and worseCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      As soon as the sixth started, Dubois thundered half a dozen shots into Joyce’s skull, crunching right hands and looping uppercuts landed but Joyce barely winced and returned fire.
      With Dubois clinging to his eyesight and undefeated record, Bowers roared in his East London accent: “This is the fight game son, and you are in it!”
      But the right hand Joyce again absorbed – like a peck on the cheek – showed he had the heart for the darkest of battles.
      At the start of the week, Joyce’s camp was rocked with the news trainer Ismael Salas had tested positive and was booted out of the fight hotel.

      Referee Ian John Lewis ended the fight in the tenth round with Dubois unwilling to fight onCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Dubois knew the game was up as he suffered his first ever defeatCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The gameplan to beat Dubois looked in tatters, but assistant Steve Broughton and British boxing legend Jimmy Tibbs took over the corner and executed the mission perfectly.
      Throughout the ninth, Joyce could not miss with his jab and landed his first real right hand of the night.
      It was the veteran’s best round as he finally unleashed some backhanders after semi-blinding his rival with punches that appeared, from 15ft away, to do no damage.

      It was party time for Joe Joyce’s mum and family as the Juggernaut upset the oddsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Dubois took a knee in the 10th when a jab hit him right on the bullseye of a bruise that had grown over his face, failing to beat the count from referee Ian John Lewis.
      Joyce can now target clashes with old amateur rival Oleksandr Usyk and sparring partners Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
      While Dubois and his mangled eye must repair and rebuild for a return to the most exciting boxing division.

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      Joe Joyce set to face Usyk for WBO world title after Dubois win with Anthony Joshua looking to drop belt to face Fury

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      JOE JOYCE looks set to face Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO heavyweight world title after sensationally stopping Daniel Dubois.
      The Juggernaut out-jabbed and out-thought his younger opponent and ended the fight with a jab to the eye that floored Dubois.

      Joe Joyce is in line for a world title shot nextCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Joyce used all his experience to batter Dubois into submissionCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Triple D’s eye had gradually closed throughout the fight, and he’d clearly had enough as referee Ian John Lewis waved it off in the tenth round.
      And Joyce’s reward for the stunning victory could be a straight shootout against Usyk – with the biggest of rewards for the victor.
      Speaking after his sensationally success, undefeated Joyce called out the Ukrainian.

      Oleksandr Usyk outpointed Dereck Chisora in his toughest test at heavyweight last time outCredit: Dave Thompson/Route One Ltd
      The 35-year-old looked into the camera and said: “Usyk, Usyk, I’m ready for you Usyk.”

      Anthony Joshua is the current holder of the WBO strap – but he is looking increasingly likely to vacate to set up a Battle of Britain against WBC King Tyson Fury.
      Usyk automatically became the WBO mandatory after unifying the cruiserweight division.
      Joyce’s win over Dubois puts him next in the rankings behind Usyk and a golden ticket for a chance of world honours.
      AJ defends his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev on December 12 and, if successful, has targeted a unification clash with WBC king Fury.

      Anthony Joshua could vacate the WBO belt to chase the Fury fightCredit: PA

      Tyson Fury says he has already ‘agreed’ two fights with Joshua for 2021Credit: Reuters

      Fury had his hopes of defending his belt next month scuppered and is still in a wrangle with WBC chiefs over his contracted trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
      That has provided a new issue for the heavyweight division going into 2021 – but Ukrainian Usyk is refusing to remain patient as he chases his shot at Joshua.
      The 33-year-old outpointed Chisora last month in his most bruising fight in the heavyweight division so far.
      The money on offer, as well as the legacy that would be secured with a win against Fury, could well lead Joshua to relinquish the WBO belt.

      Joe Joyce goes airborne to celebrate his stunning win against DuboisCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Daniel Dubois forced to fight with one eye as left closes as Joe Joyce peppers Brit rival with jabs

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      DANIEL DUBOIS was left fighting with one eye after his left CLOSED in a shock defeat to Joe Joyce.
      And former world champ Carl Frampton said Dubois “quit” when he took a knee and was counted out in the tenth round.

      Daniel Dubois was left fighting with one eye after his left closed as Joe Joyce peppered him with jabCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Joyces jab proved to be too constant and powerful for Dubois Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      It was later revealed Dubois had to be rushed to hospital with his team fearing he has suffered nerve damage or a cracked orbital bone.
      Joyce consistently stuck a solid ramrod jab into the face of Dubois, with the damage evident.
      DDD’s eye appeared completely shut despite the best efforts of his corner team in trying to bring down the swelling.
      Although he landed the heavier shots, especially with the one-two, Joyce’s jab was a constant threat.

      And it proved to be the deciding factor as a Joyce left landed right on Dubois’ left eye in round ten.
      It was so damaging that Dubois took a knee, but was counted out.
      After the loss Dubois’ eye looked severely swollen with Joyce on the other hand left undamaged.
      The 35-year-old inherited the British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight title.

      And he took Dubois unbeaten record and WBO No2 ranking.
      Afterwards, BT Sports pundit Carl Frampton said: “I think that we all like Dubois, he’s a likeable guy.

      “But if it’s someone we didn’t like wed say he’s a quitter. And I think he quit there.
      “I have to be brutally honest, let’s call a spade a spade, he took a knee from a shot in the eye.
      “His eye was a mess, his eye was closed but I get dragged out of the ring. I wouldn’t take a knee and get pulled out.”
      Joyce later called out Oleksandr Usyk in his post-fight interview, mocking the Ukrainian’s “USSSSSYYYYKKKK” shout. More

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      Daniel Dubois rushed to hospital over eye nerve damage and broken orbital bone fears after ‘quitting’ in Joe Joyce loss

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      DANIEL DUBOIS had to be rushed to hospital over fears for his horror swollen eye.
      Dynamite lost in a ten-round thriller to Joe Joyce when he was counted out after taking a knee because of the damage.

      Daniel Dubois was rushed to hospital over fears for his swollen eyeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Joe Joyce scored a shock win after targeting Dubois’ left eye throughout the fightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Joyce continued to target his left eye, which had been a problem from round two.
      By the end of the fight his eye was completely closed and ultimately caused Dubois to give in.
      It was later revealed that Dubois was rushed to hospital for standard neurological tests, before being taken onto Moorfields – a specialist eye hospital in east London.
      Despite the heavy damage, former world champion Carl Frampton was not impressed with how Dubois finished the fight,

      Speaking on BT Sport, Frampton ssaid: “I think that we all like Dubois, he’s a likeable guy.
      “But if it’s someone we didn’t like wed say he’s a quitter. And I think he quit there.

      Joyce celebrates his stunning win – which should catapult him to world levelCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Dubois, 23, is feared to have suffered nerve damage or a broken orbital boneCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Dubois took a knee in the tenth round before he was counted outCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      “I have to be brutally honest, let’s call a spade a spade, he took a knee from a shot in the eye.
      “His eye was a mess, his eye was closed but I get dragged out of the ring. I wouldn’t take a knee and get pulled out.”

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      Dubois vs Joyce LIVE RESULTS: Main event UNDERWAY latest round updates – stream FREE, TV channel, ring walks

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      DANIEL DUBOIS is facing Joe Joyce NOW in a contest which many are tipping to be one of the heavyweight fights of the year.
      ‘Dynamite’ Dubois was supposed to face Joyce back on April 11, before the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to those spring plans.

      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…

      DUBOIS VS JOYCE
      Round 5
      That was a big round four from Joyce but Dubois comes forward again in the fifth with a nice right hand.
      He finds his range here and there Dubois, while Joyce has been so consistent with his jab. There’s making all over the face of Dubois.
      But DDD does land a nice jab of his own to score himself. Dubois then pops in a nice one-two but Joyce takes it again.
      Really great fight so far – it’s on a knife-edge and could still go either way.

      DUBOIS VS JOYCE
      Round 4
      Dubois gets on his jab again to begin the round but it’s much less of the frantic pace he set in the previous two rounds.
      Joyce coming forward and getting himself in there more than Dubois would like.
      Dubois lands a body shot but Joyce takes it and continues to come forward.
      Juggernaut utilising his jab again in the fourth, plenty of accuracy from the Putney man. Close round again. 2-2 or 3-1 Joyce?

      DUBOIS VS JOYCE
      Round 3
      Dubois opens up with another nice jab and gets on it straight away with power shots!
      He’s been fantastic since the end of the first round but he needs to be careful he doesn’t tire at this rate, because Joyce can go on like this all night.
      Excellent fight thus far. Joyce continues with his jab and Dubois’ nose begins to redden.
      Dubois is looking a tad tired as the round comes to an end. He felt the pace of that one. More excitement from both fighters there, though.

      DUBOIS VS JOYCE
      Round 2
      Dubois comes out swinging in the second round! Good start to the second for the British champion after losing the first.
      He looks like he’s shaken off a few nerves and he’s responded well to his corner’s instructions.
      Joyce weathers the storm, though, and gets back to his boxing. Dubois lands a nice jab and then a strong right but Joyce hangs in there again!
      Great second round!

      DUBOIS VS JOYCE
      Round 1
      Joyce coming forward to kick things off but Dubois working nicely with the early job before landing a right hand.
      Interesting opening minute to the round as both fighters take a look of what’s in front of them.
      Joyce enjoying himself on the front foot but he has to be careful because Dubois could land at any moment.
      Juggernaut doing okay in those early stages, though. 1-0 Juggernaut.

      DUBOIS VS JOYCE
      Here we go! We’ve waited for most of 2020 for this one. Enjoy it while it lasts.

      DANIEL DUBOIS VS JOE JOYCE IS NEXT!

      RING WALKS
      Dubois and Joyce making their ways to the ring!

      JOYCE’S LAST 5
      And here’s the Juggernaut’s last five contests.
      Joyce def. Michael Wallisch TKO 3 (July 2020)
      Joyce def. Bryant Jennings UD 12 (July 2019)
      Joyce def. Alexander Ustinov TKO 3 (May 2019)
      Joyce def. Bermane Stiverne TKO 6 (Feb 2019)
      Joyce def. Joe Hanks KO 1 (Dec 2018)

      DUBOIS’ LAST 5
      Here’s a look at Daniel Dubois’ last five opponents and how he beat them.
      Dubois def. Ricardo Snijders TKO 2 (Aug 2020)
      Dubois def. Kyotaro Fujimoto KO 2 (Dec 2019)
      Dubois def. Ebenezer Tetteh TKO 1 (Sept 2019)
      Dubois def. Nathan Gorman KO 5 (July 2019)
      Dubois def. Richard Lartey KO 4 (April 2019)

      NEARLY TIME!
      Both fighters are nearly ready in their dressing rooms.

      ANTHONY JOSHUA PREDICTION
      “Joyce can outwork him, if Dubois don’t stop Joyce early. If it’s an early fight I’d go Dubois because he’s a puncher,” the two-time world champ said.
      “If Joyce outworks him I think it’ll be a late rounds stoppage or he’ll win on points because Joyce has really got a good engine.
      “They’re just different styles. Dubois hasn’t got the engine Joyce has, and Joyce ain’t got the power Dubois has.
      “But Joyce is more experienced, he’s basically an Olympic champion. A WSB fighter, he’s done a lot.”

      SHEERAZ BEATS PITTO
      Good win for Sheeraz.
      Although he looked pedestrian at times, he finally got the stoppage in the 10th.
      That’s six stoppages in a row for Sheeraz. 12 wins out of 12.

      SHEERAZ BEATS PITTO!!!
      Round 10
      Sheeraz manages to get the finish out of nowhere!
      He stumbles Pitto backward and once he gets his opponent on the ropes it’s all over from there.
      Sheeraz slams in multiple punches and the referee steps in after seeing Pitto’s head snap back.
      Good way to finish a neat performance!

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 9
      Sheeraz lands a nice left-uppercut that snaps Pitto’s head back before using his right hand as a measuring stick and whacking in a right hand.
      A stoppage here would be the icing on the cake for this otherwise neat performance.
      Sheeraz has been so impressive in previous performances that more will have been expected of him tonight.
      Pitto still in there with one round to go.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 8
      Sheeraz is in total control but should really look to be closing this out now.
      Pitto is obviously there for the taking. And at this point, all we’re doing is delaying the main event we’re all waiting for.
      The commentators even sound bored now.
      Ah well, onto the ninth.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 7
      Some quality shots going in from Sheeraz, who continues to take onslaughts from Pitto. But the Argentine just hasn’t got the power to trouble the home fighter.
      The eye-catching work is coming from Sheeraz, but Pitto probably working a little bit harder at this point.
      Sheeraz lands a cracking jab to close the round and it’s another round in the bag.
      Pitto is tough, but it’s pretty pedestrian this fight now.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 6
      Good start to the round for Sheeraz, who pings off a few nice combinations after his corner tells him to become more aggressive.
      Pitto has done well to make it this far – he’s really looked there for the taking at times, particularly in the first round.
      Sheeraz manages to throw him off balance midway through the round before connecting with a left hand, however.
      Pitto looking a little tired toward the end of the round.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 5
      Sheeraz can really look to put this one away if he puts his foot on the gas with real venom soon.
      Pitto is there for the taking and hasn’t shown that he can hurt Sheeraz, so why not go for the finish?
      Perhaps he really wants the rounds in the bag. He moves in and out of punching range, trying to get stinging shots in between Pitto’s guard.
      But onto the sixth we go!

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 4
      Sheeraz putting his foot on the gas to begin proceedings in round four. He pushes forwar with some pumping right hands but Pitto has his guard tight.
      Pitto ventures forward but not much gets through Sheeraz’s own tight guard.
      Sheeraz moves southpaw for the final stages of the round and shows more of his quality in another dominant stanza.
      4-0 to Sheeraz.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 3
      Pitto buzzed in this third round after staying in the pocket just that little bit too long.
      Sheeraz lands a brilliant right hand that looked like it really hurt Pitto but once again he decides to hold back.
      The home fighter then pops in a nice left uppercut before getting off a nice combination.
      He looks really comfortable in there now – and he’s hitting Pitto at will. Big round for Sheeraz.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 2
      Nice, long, straight right hand into the face of Pitto from Sheeraz, who almost looks like he’s trying to get a few rounds in on purpose here.
      He actually had Pitto hurt in the first round but decided to hold off on looking for the finish.
      Pitto trying to work different angles in order to get some shots in but he’s finding it tough as Sheeraz has such a big frame.
      Sheeraz looking much the stronger fighter in there tonight.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Round 1
      Sheeraz much the bigger man in there tonight. He’s 6ft 3in, which is absolutely huge for a super-welterweight fighter.
      The UK fighter has never been past the sixth round and this one is a 10-rounder, so he could step on the gas pretty soon.
      He’s throwing out some nice jabs to begin the round while it looks like there’s nothing Pitto can do to really trouble him.
      Pitto looks nervous and tentative while Sheeraz reins body shots down on him.

      SHEERAZ VS PITTO
      Here we go! Looking forward to this one. Sheeraz is a special talent.

      HAMZAH SHEERAZ VS GUIDO PITTO UP NEXT!

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      Why are Viddal Riley and Hasim Rahman Jr NOT fighting on Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr and what is the new undercard?

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      THERE will be one less professional fight on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      Unbeaten British boxer Viddal Riley was set to fight Rashad Coulter, only for the cruiserweight to pick up an injury.

      Viddal Riley was been forced to pull out of the fight against Rashad Coulter

      He was replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr, but he too has been forced to withdraw.
      As a result, Coulter will now not be competing on the huge bill, with a preliminary fight bumped up to be on the main card.
      WHY IS VIDDAL RILEY NOT ON THE CARD?
      The 23-year-old was forced to pull out after picking up a back injury.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel: “It wasn’t an easy decision to make to not fight on that card.

      “If you all can see how much of an opportunity this fight was for me, then I can definitely see how much of an opportunity this fight was for myself and my team and my career.
      “I’ve had an injury that reoccurred this time last year. I had to pull out of the ‘Tank’ [Gervonta Davis] vs Yuriorkis Gamboa undercard for the same injury, a back injury.
      “It is something that is not going anywhere and it is consistently hindering my performance.
      “In the lower back I get extreme pain from nerve compression. I went through a stage when I was lifting a lot of weights that I really didn’t need to life.

      “It shortened a lot of the muscle bellies for me and also put a lot of compression on the nerves that come off the vertebrae in the spine.”

      WHY IS HASIM RAHMAN JR NOT ON THE CARD?
      The 9-0 boxer tested negative for COVID-19 earlier in the bill, but nonetheless contracted the deadly bug this week.
      And there was no time to find a back-up for him.
      It is understood that Coulter will still receive his purse for the fight.

      WHAT IS THE UPDATED CARD?
      Main card:
      Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr- Heavyweight 
      Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson- Light heavyweight 
      Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan- Light heavyweight
      Jamaine Ortiz vs. Sulaiman Segawa- Vacant WBC USNBC Silver Lightweight title 
      Undercard:
      Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vazquez- Vacant WBC USNBC Featherweight title
      Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Greg Corbin- Vacant WBC USNBC Heavyweight title 
      Legendary sports announcer Mauro Ranallo will step in for Al Bernstein as commentator.

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

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr are going toe-to-toe TONIGHT in a spectacular throwback fight 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.
      And in a new unfortunate twist, Riley’s replacement Hasim Rahman Jr, tested positive for Covid so the fight is off.
      Main card
      Prelims

      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