The opponent returned to the ring of Mike Tyson after 15 years of official appearance – legendary puncher Roy Jones Jr.
Announcing on Twitter, Boxing legend Mike Tyson officially declared his opponent on the day of re-export the arena will be former boxer Roy Jones Jr – a famous boxer of Boxing World.
According to Mike “Steel,” the match between him and Roy Jones Jr will take place September 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California within 8 innings. The 54-year-old former boxer also said this would be an exhibition match, broadcast in the form of pay-per-view (pay-per-view) and media platform Triller.
“Simply because I can.” – Mike Tyson talks about his determination to return to his ring. “ And I believe that others feel the same way. It’s not that you need to find a way to start everything over at 54, and our lives just go by. Absolutely not if you feel life is the way I still feel it. “
On the side of Roy Jones Jr, the former 4-pound world champion said he was ready to face one of the world Boxing village monuments.
“When they contacted me, saying that I was the perfect opponent for Mike, of course I was very supportive. Everyone wants to see this match. ” – Roy Jones Jr said. “Tyson is still an extremely tough opponent even now. But you only live once, and you definitely want to challenge yourself with that. ”
Having won the championship belt WBC, IBF, WBA, IBO, Roy Jones Jr is the only boxer in history who started his career in the middle class and won the world championship belt at 4 consecutive weight classes. With the speed, flowers and high technique, Roy Jones Jr is also considered one of the monuments of modern Boxing village in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Playing continuously from 1989 to 2018, he decided to retire, Roy Jones Jr officially stopped his career with a record of 66 wins – 9 losses with 47 knockouts. In addition to Boxing, Roy Jones Jr is also known as an actor and singer with the rap “Can’t Be Touched” extremely famous among martial arts lovers.
According to executive director of the California Sports Commission (CSAC) Andy Foster, the match between Roy Jones Jr and Mike Tyson will be aimed at showing off the techniques of two legends, instead of a close fight. The match is more likely to use a pair of medium-sized gloves (12oz) to ensure safety.
“This is not a match where they go to the ring to try to take down the opponent. They will be there and let fans see the legends live back in the ring. ” – Mr. Andy Foster said.
Thus, after many rumored rivals such as former rival Evander Holyfield, WBC Tyson Fury champion or even a bare-handed Boxing match, Mike Tyson has chosen a suitable name for the day back to the ring. With Roy Jones Jr, surely, the audience will witness the unprecedented confrontation of two Boxing world legends.
