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The exhibition fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr is about to begin and the rules of the match have been revealed.
While the reunion of two retired legends has certainly got the world talking, it won’t be a normal fight with a few different rules for the elder duo.
Tyson and Jones Jr will meet in eight two-minute rounds
What are the rules for Tyson vs Jones Jr?
With both fighters over the age of 50, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has established a set of rules on the fight that includes that it will take place over eight two-minute rounds.
The former champions rejected the option of wearing head protectors, so CSAC stated that a total fight time of 16 minutes must be met considering their age.
The fighters will also wear gloves larger than 12 ounces in the hopes of minimizing the damage caused.
CSAC CEO Andy Foster has said they will stop the competition if a cut appears on either fighter and neither should go for a knockout.
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However, Triller, the social media channel promoting the fight, has released a statement insisting that KOs are allowed.
The CSAC will also not have judges present, but the WBC will have Christy Martin, Vinny Pazienza and Chad Dawson scoring the match.
This trio of former WBC champions will not be in the ring and will judge remotely unofficially.
The winner will be given a special ‘Frontline Battle Belt’ with the inscription ‘Black Lives Matter’, but the result will not diminish the professional history of either of them.
Tyson vs Jones Jr Rules
- It has been sanctioned as an exhibition match.
- It will take place in 8 rounds of two minutes each.
- Boxers will not be required to wear hats
- They will wear 12-ounce gloves
- If any of the boxers suffers a bad cut, the fight ends
- Three famous WBC judges will score the fight remotely in an unofficial capacity
- The winner will be announced and will receive a special ‘frontline battle belt’
- The result will not have the professional history of either of the two.
Tyson vs Jones Jr: How to follow on talkSPORT
- talkSPORT has the live radio rights for the fight
- Our free coverage will go live in 3 a. M.
- You can listen through our application HERE
- You can also listen via the website HERE, or via the radio player below
Tyson vs Jones Jr: undercard
The card will involve several regular fights under regular rules.
Youtuber Jack Paul will face former NBA star Nate Robinson, while former two-weight world champion Badou Jack will also be in action.
Principal card
- Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr, WBC Frontline Championship
- Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson, cruiserweight
- Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan, light heavyweight
Preliminary card
- Jamaine Ortiz vs. Sulaiman Segawa, lightweight
- Irvin González Jr. vs. Edward Vasquez, featherweight
- Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Greg Corbin, heavyweight
Tyson vs Jones Jr: history of the tape
Mike Tyson – Roy Jones Jr
Age: 54 – 51
Hometown: New York – Pensacola, Florida
Record: 50/6/0 (44 KOs) – 66/9/0 (47 KOs)
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) – 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Style: Orthodox – Orthodox
Recognition: Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion – Former Undisputed WBA Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion
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