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Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr, World boxing legends will try to recall their glory days this Saturday, when they meet in an exhibition duel at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, starting at 23:00 hours (02:00 GMT).
“Iron” Mike, considered one of the greatest heavyweight world champions in history (50-6, 44 KO’s), puts the gloves back on after 15 years and does so against another former monarch, four-time champion Roy Jones Jr (66-9, 47 KO’s).
The fight will be eight rounds and although expectations are highs, the critics have also marked the preview of this fight, since they consider that it will not have sporting value and is only a “show” to make money. Tyson, 54, will receive $ 10 million, while Jones Jr., with 51, will receive three million of the American currency.
Also, per the rules of the California Athletic Commission, “Knockout” is prohibited in boxers over 50 years of age, so some anticipate a disappointment, due to the excess of control that the referee will have with the boxers and prevent them from fighting as before.
As there will be no knockout, the duration of the fight is guaranteed in eight rounds, about 20 minutes, unless an injury, cut, or other serious event occurs.
Tyson has fought since June 2005 when he lost to Kevin McBride by stopping his corner the fight. His last victory was against Clifford Etienne in February 2003; For his part, Jones Jr. ended his boxing career in February 2018 against Scott Sigmon in which he won by unanimous decision.
All the details of the fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr., which will be broadcast by ESPN 2, you can follow it this Saturday with the coverage of Minute by Minute from AlAireLibre.cl
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