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Iron Mike took to Twitter to denounce his criticism with screenshots from Yahoo! report the financial success of the fight. The report details how Tyson vs. Jones Jr has broken sales records before the battle for pay-per-view digital purchases. He wrote: “The numbers don’t lie.”
“Haters are mad that they can’t get a number like this.”
Read also: Mike Tyson knocks out Roy Jones Jr. KO in the ninth round!
More than 300 crew members are working on a closed duel delivery, which will take place at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, on Saturday night. An additional match will bring YouTuber Jake Paul along with former NBA star Nate Robinson and James DeGale’s former arch nemesis Badou Jack. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Ne-Yo are some of the musicians who will appear on the sidelines of the contest.
Critics, however, include promoter Frank Warren, who described the veteran’s fight as “pathetic.” And UFC boss Dana White laughed at the press conference when he discussed the rules of the no-knockout fight.
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The American companies Triller and FITE are in charge of production and believe that the holidays, with the fight that takes place during Thanksgiving, will provide a new boost to sales. Michael Weber, COO of FITE, said: “FITE is delighted to be a part of this pop culture event with the battle of Triller Tyson vs. Jones.”
“Currently, our initial sales for this event will make it the most viewed event in our five-year history of live streaming sporting events.”
“Our partners are also reporting advance sales that will put it on par with the UFC and other major boxing events in recent years.”
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