Legendary Mike Tyson at 54 will be back in the ring to square off against another legend Roy Jones Jr. at 51 at the Staples Arena in California on 28 November to kick off Tyson’s “Legends Only.”
Mike Tyson, the once undisputed Heavyweight World Champion, retired in 2005 after not returning for the seventh bell in his bout against Kevin McBride. A year later he tried to start the “Mike Tyson’s World Tour” a series of exhibition fights but only fought one four-round event against his sparring partner Corey Sanders to little fanfare. Since then, Mike Tyson has been trying to rehabilitate his image tarnished by a rape conviction and an ear-biting incident.
Roy Jones Jr. Is considered one of the best boxers of all time. He has won world championships in four weight classes. He became the heavyweight champion in 2003, one of only six boxers to start their career as a light middleweight and win the heavyweight championship. Jones Jr. will be returning to the ring for the first time since 2018.
Tyson’s “Legends Only” fight card
The two legends will be squaring off as the main event on a fight card with three other main match-ups and three preliminary fights. The event also features a six-round bout between YouTuber Jake Paul and three-time NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson in his first sanctioned fight. Additionally, Badou Jack, super middleweight and light heavyweight champion, will face Blake McKernan in the ring. To round out the main fight card Viddal Riley will take on Rashad Coulter.
Fight card
Main card
- Mike Tyson vs Jones live online .: 8 rounds exhibition at heavyweight
- Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson: 6 rounds at cruiserweight
- Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan: 8 rounds at light heavyweight
- Viddal Riley vs. Rashad Coulter: 6 rounds at cruiserweight
Undercard
- Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright: 8 rounds at lightweight
- Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vasquez: 8 rounds at featherweight
- Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones: 8 rounds at heavyweight
How much is the “Legends Only” pay-per-view?
- The Tyson vs. Jones pay-per-view exhibition costs $49.99 in the US.
How and where to watch Tyson vs. Jones
Date: 28 November
Time: 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET the main card
The event can be ordered at
- FITE.tv or its streaming apps
- TysonOnTriller.com
- Major cable TV providers (check with your local provider)