Blake McKernan via … [32][33][34], Not to be confused with the South African former world heavyweight champion, "Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight results, highlights: Legends fight to a draw in exhibition match", "Cash-strapped Tyson announces exhibition tour", "Tyson Happy With Exhibition, Fans Are Not", "Evander Holyfield Wants To Fight Mike Tyson In Exhibition For Charity", "Mike Tyson wants to return to the ring and 'box some exhibitions, "Mike Tyson prepares for potential return to boxing ring, releasing a training video that says 'I'm Back, "Who is Mike Tyson's trainer Rafael Cordeiro? 6-keys: media/spln/boxing/reg/free/stories, at [16] Legends Only League exclusively owns all upcoming Tyson fights. The goal of the sports venture is to provide infrastructure and support to legendary athletes of all sports to compete in global one-off events. Paul was declared the winner by KO at 1:24 of the second round. After California State Athletic Commission stated that knockout wins and judging … Though the fight ended in an unofficial split draw on the WBC-appointed judges scorecards, the bigger and better result was that neither man was badly hurt in the bout. M. ike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr ’s exhibition bout in Los Angeles may have ended in an unofficial draw, but the real winner on the night appeared to be Snoop Dogg. [31], The fight was also very successful on pay-per-view (PPV), surpassing expectations. His first bout lasted for four rounds and took place at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 20, 2006,[3] against former professional boxer and Tyson's sparring partner Corey Sanders. [8][9], Jones' last bout of his 29-year-long career took place on February 8, 2018, in which he defeated Scott Sigmon via unanimous decision at the Bay Center In Pensacola, Florida. TMZ claims the winner of the eight-round battle will receive a special belt. That's why CSAC executive director Andy Foster was so forthright in trying to declare this "entertainment" fight would play out as nothing more than "hard sparring" with neither man going for the knockout. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. was an eight-round exhibition boxing match contested between former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Should Tyson and his promoters look to continue rolling the dice with more nostalgic fights that showcase whatever is left inside the tank of once great fighters, they should accept the kind of modified rules that help prevent a bad outcome. Look, there were many ways in which this fight could have played out poorly, both from an entertainment standpoint and also for the health of both former champions. Luckily for all parties, the result played out somewhere in between sparring and a slugfest and the best part, of course, is that no one got hurt. Despite a lack of household names on the undercard, the actual boxing was well matched and the fights full of action (which, again, is atypical to the usual dreck of one-sided showcase bouts). The one touch, however, that seemed to make the biggest difference was the decision to lower the rounds to just two minutes even though both fighters openly protested. [22] The event was officially sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). in April 2020, saying, "I want to go to the gym and get in shape to be able to box three or four-round exhibitions for some charities and stuff. Mike Tyson’s style was built to overcome his size … [27], ^Note 1 Exhibition fight ^Note 2 Robinson's professional debut UFC has experimented in the past with using Snoop as a commentator on an alternate version of its broadcast and the "D-O-double-G" also lent his voice to the UFC video game. I feel like I'm [young] again. California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster confirmed: "Tyson and Jones Jr. won't be wearing headgear for the fight. And this was a good thing, for the record. This is, however, a tip of the cap to the YouTube stars and professional trolls as to how each one operates within the current celebrity boxing scene, which has become popular over the past two years. International broadcasting partners included BT Sports in the United Kingdom and Tencent Sports in mainland China. 29 November 2020. His concert performance inside the arena, where he echoed Wiz Khalifa's earlier move by openly smoking marijuana throughout, was a piece of nostalgic fun unto itself. And as far as the genre of celebrity boxing is concerned, that's rare. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr WILL be scored . In addition, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya showed a good deal of personality and expertise to his analysis. [2], In September 2006, a year after his retirement, Tyson announced that he would embark on a world tour of exhibition fights billed as "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in a bid to overcome the debt he was in at the time. Tyson-Jones might have been one of the worst promoted PPVs in boxing history. With three former WBC champions acting as judges, the result was scored as a split draw. McKernan received praise for his toughness and ability to withstand Jack's punishment. No, this isn't a misguided claim that if Jake Paul, who brutally knocked out former NBA guard Nate Robinson in the co-main event, or older brother Logan decided to pursue a legitimate run as title-chasing pro boxers that either one would excel there. Robinson was dropped late in the first round, and subsequently appeared disoriented in the ring and in his corner. The pair of former champions, with a combined age of 105, gave fight fans every bit of nostalgia they could have asked for over eight, two-minute rounds inside the Staples Center. Tyson hadn't boxed professionally since 2005 and Jones retired just two years ago. [a] With 6,000 fans in attendance, the fight failed to live up to expectations and saw the crowd often booing with displeasure. Tom Doyle. Nikhil Chauhan. He says if he does get back into the ring, it will be with a real boxer. [17] Mike Tyson’s Legends Only League announced that the event would include multiple high-profile boxers and musical performers to maximize the audience of the event, and that it would be produced by Sophie Watts and Kiki Tyson, with Mike Tyson, Azim Spicer and Watts’ business partner Johnny Ryan handling the boxing. The icons of the sport will return in an 8-round exhibition fight. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: Predictions from pundits and former rivals who make fight picks as legends return . Jack controlled the fight, winning 80–72 on all three judges' scorecards. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr won’t be a ‘real fight’ and the public should not be misled into thinking otherwise. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Tyson talked up how great it felt to be a humanitarian, which is a far different label anyone than would've given him back in the day. 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[Related: How to watch Tyson-Jones Jr. on pay-per-view] He stopped the great Larry Holmes in the fourth round on Jan. 22, 1988, when Holmes was 39 and at least five years past his prime. While Tyson was the rightful betting favorite given his advantage in power, few expected him to be the fresher fighter throughout. Jake Paul, who improved to 2-0 with a pair of violent finishes on Saturday, appears to be a decent athlete at 6-foot-1. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. results in an unofficial split draw Jake Paul def. By Sean Jones: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will have a potential winner in their eight-round exhibition match this Saturday on pay-per-view. "[6] He further teased a potential return to the ring a few weeks later, posting two short videos online of himself training on his Instagram account, and declaring "I'm back" at the end of the second video. “Body shots definitely took a toll,” Jones said after the fight. Revealed. [21] At a press conference hosted by Triller on October 29, it was announced that the fight would take place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. If it wasn't for charity, I wouldn't fight Tyson, I don't look at it as being a winner in this fight. Let's not forget, the tail end of Tyson's pro career was filled with fouls, mayhem and an uninterested shell of a former champion quitting on his stool. And in perhaps the signature victory of his career, Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 91 seconds on June 27, 1988, to become the undisputed champion. A stunt like this can only work in this type of setting where entertainment is almost paramount to what happens inside the fighting surface. Snoop was hilarious when comparing Tyson and Jones to his uncles fighting at a backyard barbecue and his singing after Nate Robinson was knocked out cold was the perfect mix of inappropriate fun. Tyson declined all traditional promoter cash offers and instead partnered with emerging venture creation company Eros Innovations, which had recently been founded by media executive and former movie studio STX Entertainment President Sophie Watts, to launch Mike Tyson's Legends Only League. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Roy Jones Jr. says Mike Tyson fight was 'too incredible to resist' The sanctioning body came up with what it has called a “Frontline Battle Belt” to give to the winner of the exhibition, which will be fought over eight two-minute rounds using 12-ounce gloves. [14], Six days after Tyson posted his training videos, Evander Holyfield posted his own video with the caption: "Are you ready? He has said he would not do that as it would be an insult to boxing. The bout took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 28, 2020, and was sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). The Champ is back." In an interview with BoxingScene.com, Holyfield expressed his desire to face Tyson in the ring, saying, "I've already done what I wanted to do in my career, and have been the best that I could be. Mike Tyson won't be able to beat Roy Jones Jr (Image: Reuters) Because although Tyson and Jones will not wear headguards, they will be encouraged not to knock each other out. From marketing and public relations to the confusing divide between the commission's definition of the fight rules and those of the boxers and the promotion, this felt like one giant debacle. The event garnered over 1.6 million buys to become the biggest Boxing pay-per-view event of 2020 and raking in over $80 million in pay-per-view revenue alone. But that's the only other fight Roy Jones will return to the ring for. Jack Figg; 28 Nov 2020, … With 6,000 fans in attendance, the fight failed to live up to expectations and saw the crowd often booing with … In September 2006, a year after his retirement, Tyson announced that he would embark on a world tour of exhibition fights billed as "Mike Tyson's World Tour" in a bid to overcome the debt he was in at the time. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.: No official scoring, no official winner. But for anyone watching all eight rounds of this fight, Tyson far exceeded expectations with his stamina. But Snoop brought an incredible amount of levity to the broadcast booth over the final two fights that helped the PPV not take itself too seriously (which was smart considering the carnival nature to the matchmaking). Nate Robinson by KO, 1:35, Round 2 And boxing fans have even more reason for tuning in after ex-world champ Badou Jack was added to the undercard with a fight against undefeated Blake McKernan. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of Tyson vs. Jones below. Two of boxing's most prominent figures are set to square off in an anticipated Saturday night exhibition match. I feel unstoppable now. Tyson, unlike the winner of the co-main event beforehand, Youtuber Jake Paul, who boldly called out Conor McGregor in the aftermath, was just happy … And even though the announce team had equal moments of highs and lows, it received a last-minute boost of cohesion when veteran blow-by-blow man Mauro Ranallo was added the day of. All Rights Reserved. By. I know Anderson's suspended. The thing is knowing what you're doing it for."[15]. This event got a lot of criticism and Love has made a very bold claim. [18] Undercards included social media star Jake Paul fighting NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson. Nate Robinson via second-round TKO Badou Jack def. Let's be honest about something: Even at the highest level in boxing, PPV cards are typically forgettable and non eventful (at best) until the start of the main event. [4] This would be the only exhibition fight of the tour to take place. While the much-anticipated exhibition bout between long-retired boxers Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. ended in a draw, it was Snoop Dogg that emerged as the event’s unanimous winner … Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. results, takeaways: 'Iron Mike' comes out a winner as Snoop Dogg steals the show The pair of legends came out of the match healthy while Tyson looked crisp at … MIKE TYSON’S upcoming fight against Roy Jones Jr will reportedly be scored. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr appears to be an exclusively pay-per-view (PPV) event around the world. [20], In August, it was announced that the date of the event had been pushed back to November 28, 2020 in order to maximize the revenue for the event. [25], Entertainer Jake Paul faced former NBA player Nate Robinson in the Co-Main Event. His first bout lasted for four rounds and took place at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 20, 2006, against former professional boxer and Tyson's sparring partner Corey Sanders. Although fans weren't treated to a trademark Tyson knockout on this night given Jones' ability to survive and tie up the bigger puncher throughout, CSAC's attempt at hand-holding seemed to go too far in the buildup. Here's how much it costs in a number of countries where boxing is popular. There were so many elements to this bizarre broadcast that should have failed yet somehow didn't. 9:22 am ET, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr Bout Ends In A Draw, knocked out former NBA guard Nate Robinson, Twitter reacts to Paul's thunderous KO of Askren, Paul vs. Askren fight card, complete guide, Paul vs. Askren fight preview, prediction, Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna set for July 9, Holyfield set for June 5 exhibition fight vs. McBride, MMA legend Silva to box Cesar Chavez Jr. in June. In his post-fight interviews, he proceeded to call out Mixed Martial Arts fighters Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis. First of all, the decision of a split draw (fueled by ceremonial judge and former world champion Vinny Pazienza's absurd scorecard) was a joke even though the fight's official status as an exhibition meant the history books won't care about who won or lost. In the second round, he continued to rush forward and was dropped twice by Paul, with the second causing Robinson to fall face first to the canvas, unconscious. But the thing that prevents the pro boxing bouts he and his brother draw an incredible amount of eyeballs to is how seriously both take the sport in terms of training and performing inside the ring. As Bellator MMA found out last decade, promoting "old guy fights" can be a slippery slope for so many reasons. "[10], Following his Instagram videos and Facebook live stream, Tyson was contacted by Australian boxing promoter Brian Amatruda with an offer of $1 million to face one of three boxers in an exhibition fight: former Australian rules football player Barry Hall, former rugby league player Paul Gallen, or former rugby league player Sonny Bill Williams. The fight was noted on social media for the commentary provided by rapper Snoop Dogg, who some pundits described as having "won" the night through his colorful commentary and reactions. [5], Tyson first mentioned the idea of returning to exhibition fights in a YouTube interview with rapper T.I. This weekend’s fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will not have an official winner. Later that month, he said during a Facebook live stream, "Anything's possible. According to CompuBox, Tyson landed 67 punches to Jones’ 37 and bested him 57-28 in power punches. Other than that, chapter's closed. The actor who is famously known for his roles in ‘Couples Retreat’ and ‘Torque’, said the entire event is staged just to earn money. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Let's take a closer look at the biggest takeaways from an action-packed night of celebrity fun from Los Angeles. The gods of war have reawakened me, ignited my ego, and want me to go to war again. [19], In Summer 2020, the League struck a deal with Triller for the emerging social media platform to license the broadcasting rights to the event. There have been many variations of celebrity boxing over the years and most of it has been sloppy and awful to watch. For all the hoopla and fear coming in, Saturday's pay-per-view exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. turned out to be a largely positive affair from all. The empty Staples Center was also transformed into cool looking set not just for boxing, but a number of musical performances from big-name hip hop artists that, well … didn't suck. This is a charity event helping our foundations. "[7] Mixed Martial Arts coach Rafael Cordeiro was selected to be Trainer and Cornerman to Tyson for the exhition bout. He had Jones in survival mode throughout by targeting the body early to slow down his quicker foe and consistently hurting him with power shots. Just the same, CSAC or any other regulatory body should understand that there is only so much safety that can be provided when two men agree to trade punches. Max Kellerman @maxkellerman Roy Jones’ style was built on his overwhelming speed advantage. Jones announced his retirement after the bout, but left the door open for a return against UFC fighter Anderson Silva, saying, "Dana, I know you're listening. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr Will Have Knockouts and Winner – Claim Organizers. No official winner will be recorded but the fighter picked by the judges will win a ‘Frontline Battle Belt’ commissioned for the event. In what can be called mayhem between the organizers and the commission, the exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. has found itself in a very precarious situation. Distribution deals were also made with leading pay-per-view platform InDemand and digital pay-per-view platform Fite.tv to air the event in North America. Speaking of the announce team …. This was obviously cathartic for Tyson to return to the ring in such a positive manner and make a difference in doing so by donating his check (he made a guaranteed $1 million per CSAC) to charity. But the show itself, from start to finish, was surprisingly entertaining throughout. But even more than his performance, hearing the humility and joy in Tyson's voice during the post-fight interview proved to be an unexpectedly genuine moment. This decision seems to have been made with the hope that most fans will be at home with their families joining in on the pay per view. [24], The fight was a split draw and the three former WBC Champion judges scored the fight as follows: Chad Dawson (76–76 draw), Christy Martin (79–73 for Tyson), and Vinny Pazienza (76–80 for Jones). After two months of negotiations between Tyson’s Legends Only League and Holyfield failed to finalize a deal between the two fighters, it was announced on July 23, 2020 that Jones had signed a contract to face Tyson, with the exhibition initially scheduled to take place on September 12 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, alongside other boxers appearing on the undercard. November 26, 2020 10:24 pm. [31] At one point Snoop described Tyson and Jones as "like two of my uncles fighting at the barbecue"; he also began singing a hymn during the undercard fight between Jake Paul and Nate Robinson, when an overwhelmed Robinson began stumbling in the ring. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr WILL be scored - and winner will receive belt Tyson and Jones were due to clash next month but will now touch gloves on November 28 in an eight-round exhibition bout [23] The rules for the fight included eight two-minute rounds as well as 12 oz gloves, as opposed to the more traditional 10 oz gloves worn in heavyweight boxing matches. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: boxing | pageType: stories | 3. Musical acts included YG, French Montana, Snoop Dogg, Swae Lee, Wiz Khalifa, and Saint Jhn. Both fighters were required to submit CSAC medical tests for fighters over 40, and the referee was under specific instructions to stop the match if it goes beyond "the boundaries of a competitive boxing exhibition". ^Note 3 For WBC-USNBC Silver lightweight title ^Note 4 For WBC-USNBC featherweight title, The 3-hour Tyson-Jones event took place with no audience and was universally well received by the press, with the New York Times declaring that, “these fights actually look great,” and commenting on the “surprisingly good production value.”[29] CBS Sports wrote that, “the show itself, from start to finish, was surprisingly entertaining throughout.”[30] "[12], Other offers came from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) president David Feldman for $20 million to fight an opponent of Tyson's choosing, providing that opponent be under contract with the BKFC,[13] and from Boston Boxing Promotions president Peter Czymor for $1.1 million to face former opponent Peter McNeeley, whom Tyson had previously defeated by disqualification in 1995. Mike Tyson drew with Roy Jones Jr. by split decision (76-76, 79-73, 76-80) Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.: No official scoring, no official winner. Famous American actor Faizon Love has given his say on the entire Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. fight. But Jake Paul respected the sport and was successful because of that in how he dispatched Robinson and then called out MMA fighters Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis in hopes of landing future fights. No knockouts, knockdowns, or winner was ultimately declared as Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. picked up a commemorative WBC belt for their efforts. But it worked. For the first round, Paul forced the action, with Robinson often running to Paul and engaging a clinch. How to watch Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight / by Justin Leger Boston USA TODAY Sports photo. [11] According to celebrity agent Max Markson, who was acting as the middleman between Amatruda and Tyson's team, "Mike read the story in the Daily Mail that he would be fighting a rugby player. section: | slug: mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-results-takeaways-iron-mike-comes-out-a-winner-as-snoop-dogg-steals-the-show | sport: boxing | route: article_single.us | The 51-year-old Jones and former IBF/WBA/WBC heavyweight champion 54-years-old Tyson are fighting an exhibition match on September 12 on pay-per-view. Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr Fight – fans have been ramping up for this eight-bout show match set this September 12 th, however, recent news shows that the fight will be delayed.The fight has now been postponed to Thanksgiving weekend, on the 28 th of November. Other fight Roy Jones Jr. fight of countries where boxing is concerned, 's! 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