Mike Tyson comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr delayed until November

Mike Tyson comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr delayed until November

By Semi Turaga
Wednesday 12/08/2020
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's return to the boxing ring has been delayed until 28 November

The 54-year-old will face former four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in Los Angeles.

The bout was scheduled to take place on 12 September.

Tyson last fought professionally in 2005 when he was beaten by Irishman Kevin McBride in what was his sixth loss in 58 career contests.

Fellow American Jones who is 51 has not fought since beating Scott Sigmon in February 2018.

The California State Athletic Commission has sanctioned the fight, which will be over eight rounds and broadcast on pay-per-view.

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