RBR ***Official*** Sherdog Sanctioned "Iron" Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr RBR PPV 11/28

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Two monumental names synonymous with the sport of boxing will go for another ride in the ring this weekend when former champions Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. meet in an 8-round exhibition match from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. After months of buildup as well as a delay from the original date by two months, Tyson and Jones Jr. will finally meet in the ring in what the California Athletic Commission has deemed "sparring" in hopes that neither fighter goes for the knockout.

But don't tell Tyson or Jones that because the two have said multiple times in the buildup that this is going to be a legitimate fight.

Tyson, of course, was one of the most feared heavyweights in history, dominating the division over the late 1980s, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history with brutal punching power that carried him to a 37-0 record before he fell victim to one of the greatest sports upsets in history when he was knocked out by James "Buster" Douglas in Tokyo in February 1990. Tyson remained a star despite years spent in prison after being convicted of rape. Tyson would go on to infamous lows such as twice biting Evander Holyfield in their June 1997 rematch and quitting against Kevin McBride during his final pro bout. He has, in recent years, rehabilitated his image as a kinder, gentler version of himself, appearing in films, hosting a podcast and becoming an outspoken advocate for marijuana.

Jones was named the best boxer of the 1990s by Ring Magazine. At his best, Jones displayed a dazzling combination of speed, power and defense, while being able to showboat in fantastic and improbable ways. Jones won wold championships at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and eventually heavyweight in a historic accomplishment. After a near-flawless first 50 fights of his career -- his lone loss a controversial disqualification against Montell Griffin that was avenged in less than one round in the rematch -- Jones career slowly began to unravel as his style was too dependent on reflexes that diminished over time.

This card will also feature some more celebrity attractions as YouTube influencer Jake Paul takes on former NBA player Nate Robinson in a cruiserweight fight. The two have beefed over social media the past few months, leading to this interesting showdown. Paul, who made his professional debut in January with a first-round TKO, will have the height advantage at 6-foot-1, but Robinson should not be counted out. The former three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion has plenty of power in his slightly smaller frame.

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Fight card
As of Oct. 23

Main card

  • Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. -- WBC Frontline Championship (8 rounds)
  • Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson -- cruiserweights (6 rounds)
  • Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan -- light heavyweights (8 rounds)
  • Viddal Riley vs. Rashad Coulter -- cruiserweights (6 rounds)
Preliminary card


  • Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright -- lightweights
  • Irvin Gonzalez Jr. vs. Edward Vasquez -- featherweights
  • Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones -- heavyweights

Tyson vs. Jones Weigh-in Results:
Mike Tyson (220.4) vs. Roy Jones Jr. (210)
Jake Paul (189) vs. Nate Robinson (181)
Badou Jack (188.9) vs. Blake McKernan (186.8)
Sulaiman Segawa (131.8) vs. Jamaine Ortiz (133.5)
Irvin Gonzalez Jr. (124.4) vs. Edward Vazquez (125.4)
Greg Corbin (291.8) vs. Juiseppe Cusumano (224.5)

Odds
Odds via SportsLine oddsmakers

  • Mike Tyson -220 vs. Roy Jones Jr. +170, Draw: +1200
  • Over/Under 7.5 Rounds: Over +150, Under -180
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Viewing information
  • Date: Nov. 28 | Start time: 9 p.m. ET (main card)
  • Location: Staples Center -- Los Angeles
  • TV: Traditional PPV providers | Live stream: TysonOnTriller.com or FITE TV | Price: $49.99
 
Did Rashad coulter used to fight mma? That name is familiar
 
Tyson is the naturally bigger and stronger guy, still seems fast, hits way harder, has better fundamentals and Roy is likely to rely on his reflexes that no longer exist.
 
Roy looks worse physically. I think Tyson probably wins but I certainly wouldn't bet money on a fight between two senior citizens.
 
Roy looks like he’s been working on his dad bod lmao
 
Roy looks like a bag of mashed potatoes....that’s gonna be a nah from me, dog.
 
20 bucks for a Livestream over here. I love Tyson and ofc I will watch it live but not gonna pay for it.

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Touch call, both are my youth heroes. Watching both Tyson en RJJ got met started in boxing. The amazing fluid style of young RJJ was amazing and Tyson the destroyer, caged animal: everyone has a gameplay until they got punched in the face. Everyone knows Tyson, he is like the Maradonna of boxing. If Tyson his chin and stamina is still there, I think he will drop Roy. But Roy will have his moment to, maybe some clowning.
 
Montell Griffin vs. Roy Jones Jr. II was the one and only boxing PPV I ever bought. I loved it.

(I also attended Riddick Bowe vs. Andrew Golota in person)

I used to watch free boxing whenever it was on TV until MMA came along.
 
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