Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.: Fight card, date, PPV price, rules, location for the 2020 exhibition match
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Two monumental names synonymous with the sport of boxing will go for another ride in the ring this weekend when former champions Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. meet in an 8-round exhibition match from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. After months of buildup as well as a delay from the original date by two months, Tyson and Jones Jr. will finally meet in the ring in what the California Athletic Commission has deemed "sparring" in hopes that neither fighter goes for the knockout.
But don't tell Tyson or Jones that because the two have said multiple times in the buildup that this is going to be a legitimate fight.
Tyson, of course, was one of the most feared heavyweights in history, dominating the division over the late 1980s, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history with brutal punching power that carried him to a 37-0 record before he fell victim to one of the greatest sports upsets in history when he was knocked out by James "Buster" Douglas in Tokyo in February 1990. Tyson remained a star despite years spent in prison after being convicted of rape. Tyson would go on to infamous lows such as twice biting Evander Holyfield in their June 1997 rematch and quitting against Kevin McBride during his final pro bout. He has, in recent years, rehabilitated his image as a kinder, gentler version of himself, appearing in films, hosting a podcast and becoming an outspoken advocate for marijuana.
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Jones was named the best boxer of the 1990s by Ring Magazine. At his best, Jones displayed a dazzling combination of speed, power and defense, while being able to showboat in fantastic and improbable ways. Jones won wold championships at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and eventually heavyweight in a historic accomplishment. After a near-flawless first 50 fights of his career -- his lone loss a controversial disqualification against Montell Griffin that was avenged in less than one round in the rematch -- Jones career slowly began to unravel as his style was too dependent on reflexes that diminished over time.
Below is all the information we know about the bout, including the fight card, odds and rules. Be sure to check in on this page often as it will be updated frequently.
Fight card
As of Oct. 23
Main card
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. -- WBC Frontline Championship (8 rounds)
Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson -- cruiserweights (6 rounds)
Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan -- light heavyweights (8 rounds)
Viddal Riley vs. Rashad Coulter -- cruiserweights (6 rounds)
Preliminary card
Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright -- lightweights
Irvin Gonzalez Jr. vs. Edward Vasquez -- featherweights
Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones -- heavyweights
Odds
Odds via SportsLine oddsmakers
Mike Tyson -220 vs. Roy Jones Jr. +170, Draw: +1200
Over/Under 7.5 Rounds: Over +150, Under -180
Viewing information
Date: Nov. 28 | Start time: 9 p.m. ET (main card)
Location: Staples Center -- Los Angeles
TV: Traditional PPV providers | Live stream: TysonOnTriller.com or FITE TV | Price: $49.99
Fight countdown
Brookhouse: Tale of the tape and who has the edge breakdown
Campbell: Reliving the most memorable moments of Mike Tyson's career
Brookhouse: Lower your expectations to enjoy the spectacle
Campbell: Five biggest storylines to follow in Los Angeles
October: WBC creates "frontline championship" belt for exhibition
September: Jones says he 'may have made a mistake' in accepting bout
August: Jones Jr. threatens to withdraw from bout over date change
Exhibition bout delayed from Sept. 12 to Nov. 28
June: Tyson shows off speed and power in intense training video