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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: UK start time, date, live stream, undercard, rules for HUGE heavyweight boxing show

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      BOXING legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr face off in a spectacular exhibition fight in Los Angeles this weekend.
      The 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.

      How Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr match up

      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 THIS  Weekend – 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 which is 1am GMT and the main event will follow between 4am and 5am GMT.
      The legends are set to 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.
      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      KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley has pulled out injured and has been replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr.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)

      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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      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr CAN win by KO and remote WBC judges WILL declare winner, PPV platform Triller confirms

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr CAN try and knock each other out and a winner WILL be declared, pay-per-view platform Triller confirmed.
      The American legends come out of retirement on Saturday night for an eight-round exhibition.

      Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr can try and knock each other out and a winner will be declaredCredit: @kingsmma_hb

      The American legends come out of retirement on Saturday night for an eight-round exhibitionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      California State Athletic Commission have sanctioned the bout and consistently insisted it is nothing more than a glorified sparring session.
      And both ex-heavyweight champion have been warned against trying to win by KO.
      But Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, distanced themselves from this stance, promising all action.
      And they could be free to do so, according to Triller – who paid around £40million to secure the broadcast right.

      They released a statement alongside their official betting partner DraftKings.
      It read: The bouts will all be sanctioned by CSAC and scored by the World Boxing Athletic Commission, who will additionally choose a winner based on pro-fighting rules.
      “A knockout will also be considered a win.”
      It comes after bookies suspended betting over the confusion on the rules and whether a winner would be declared.

      The WBC, who will put a belt on the line, have hired three former fighters to score the bout.
      But Christy Martin, Vinny Pazienza and Chad Dawson will not be ringside, instead watching on remotely.
      Even Tyson – who fights for the first time in 15 years – admitted he is not sure what the rules will permit on fight night.
      He told ESPN: “I’m coming to entertain the audience.
      “Listen, my anticipation is I’m the winner. So, I don’t know anything about the rules, I’ll find out the day of the fight.
      “I don’t want to break any rules of course. It’s going to be what it’s going to be.
      “I know I’m in a fight, and that’s all I need to know.”

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      Tyson vs Jones fight purse: How much are each of the legendary boxers making from big exhibition bout?

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      MIKE TYSON is ending a 15-year hiatus from the ring as he returns for a legends exhibition against Roy Jones Jr.
      Iron Mike has got himself into peak physical shape after losing SEVEN stone for the bout, while former four-weight world champ Jones Jr is himself fighting for the first time since 2018.

      Tyson’s long-awaited return to the ring is set for November 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Already breaking PPV records, the fight is set to be an epic spectacle between two of the greatest to ever grace the ring.
      Tyson vs Jones Jr fight purse
      As you’d expect, this fight is big business and there’s huge sums of money going to each competitor.
      But because the bout is officially an exhibition with different rules than usual shows, bookmakers have decided NOT to take futher bets on it.
      If an official result is announced, then most bets already placed are expected to be honoured and paid out.

      However, if neither man has his arm raised by the referee, then the markets will be voided and stakes returned.
      Neither fighter will be wearing headgear, while there is a ban on knockouts and no ringside scoring despite the WBC sanctioning proceedings.
      Both men have been warned away from trying to score a KO and told the clash will be instantly stopped if either veteran suffers a cut.
      But they will be handsomely paid for their efforts over eight two-minute rounds regardless, with the fighters ages coming to a combined 105-years-old.

      Tyson’s last appearance was a defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Jones Jr and Tyson will split the purse 50-50 down the middle, with most of the money coming from PPV purchases.
      It is expected each fighter will walk away with around £7.5million for their nights work, but that could rise substantially if the fight sells plenty of pay-per-view tickets.

      How do I watch Tyson vs Jones Jr?
      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 in the USA, with a cost of $59.99. More

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      Jake Paul claims he would ‘kick Conor McGregor’s a***’ in the boxing ring – but admits he’s terrified by Mike Tyson

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      JAKE PAUL claims he would ‘kick Conor McGregor’s a***’ in the boxing ring – but admitted he is terrified of Mike Tyson.
      YouTube sensation Paul returns to the ring this weekend with a fight against ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.

      Jake Paul admitted he is terrified of Mike TysonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      McGregor is making his UFC return in January and Paul is adamant he has the beating of the Irish fighter.
      Paul told BT Sport Boxing: “These MMA guys go to practice every day and have to spend their whole day on one thing – elbows, knees, grappling, take downs so there’s a lot they have to work on.
      “But I’ve been going into the gym for the past three years and all I’ve been focusing on is boxing, so come over into my arena and you’re going to get your a** beat.
      “Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor will happen. People think that’s crazy and Jake’s going to get his a** kicked but we’ll see.”

      Tyson makes his long-awaited comeback on Saturday in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles but Paul is steering clear of challenging the infamous heavyweight to a fight.
      Paul expects Iron Mike to be too powerful for his opponent although claims Jones Jr’s best chance is to prolong the fight.
      Paul said: “I think Mike is so powerful and that power is just going to shock Roy especially with them being a lot older.

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      “You can’t take as many punches like that. I think Mike wins in the second round.

      “If it goes into the later rounds Roy could potentially come back and win on points just because he has that speed and that distance control.”
      Paul is facing Robinson with the former NBA star making his boxing debut on the undercard of Tyson’s fight.

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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr exhibition fight rules: Knockouts, rounds, minutes, how to win – bizarre rules explained

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      MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr face off in an intriguing exhibition fight this weekend.
      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 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 organisation 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.

      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.”
      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 has stepped in after KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley pulled out.
      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)
      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)
      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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      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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