Roy Jones Jr. News
Mike Tyson reacts following controversial draw against Roy Jones Jr.
Chris Taylor - November 28, 2020
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. turned back the clock for fight fans this evening by engaging in an exhibition bout. The highly anticipated Tyson vs. Jones contest served as the main event to a six-bout fight card, which included former NBA star Nate Robinson taking on YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Pros react after Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. results in a draw
Chris Taylor - November 28, 2020
An exhibition bout between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. headlined tonight’s pay-per-view event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The highly anticipated Tyson vs. Jones contest served as the main event to a six-bout fight card, which included former NBA star Nate Robinson taking on YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. (Full Fight Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 28, 2020
An exhibition bout between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. headlines tonight’s event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The highly anticipated Tyson vs. Jones contest headlines a six-bout fight card, which includes former NBA star Nate Robinson taking on YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Pros react after Jake Paul sleeps Nate Robinson at 'Tyson vs. Jones Jr.' event
Christopher Taylor - November 28, 2020
Tonight’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event was co-headlined by YouTube sensation Jake Paul taking on former NBA star Nate Robinson. Jake Paul (2-0) had made his boxing debut back in August of 2018, on the same card that his brother Logan squared off with KSI. That evening, Jake picked up a fifth-round TKO victory over KSI’s younger brother Deji Olatunji.
Israel Adesanya takes a jab at the UFC's Reebok deal during 'Tyson vs. Jones Jr.' broadcast
Christopher Taylor - November 28, 2020
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya took a jab at the promotions deal with Reebok during tonight’s ‘Tyson vs. Jones Jr.’ broadcast. ‘Stylenbener’, who is serving as a commentator for tonight’s highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition bout, suggested that the UFC’s deal with Reebok lacked the originality boxers are able to utilize.
Roy Jones Jr. reveals his gameplan for tonight's bout with Mike Tyson
Christopher Taylor - November 28, 2020
Boxing legends Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson are set to collide under the bright lights of the Staples Center in Los Angeles this evening. The former champions and icons of the sport, Jones and Tyson, are set to headline a six-fight pay-per-view event with most of the proceeds going to charity.
Mike Tyson reveals gameplan for tonight's bout with Roy Jones Jr.
Chris Taylor - November 28, 2020
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are set to square off in a highly anticipated exhibition bout this evening at The Staples Center in Los Angeles. The highly anticipated Tyson vs. Jones contest headlines a six-bout fight card, which includes former NBA star Nate Robinson taking on YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. - Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2020
An exhibition bout between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles this evening. The highly anticipated Tyson vs. Jones contest is set to headline a six-bout fight card, which includes former NBA star Nate Robinson taking on YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Roy Jones Jr. says he could fight Anderson Silva after Mike Tyson
Adam Martin - November 27, 2020
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. says that he could fight Anderson Silva next after he takes on rival Mike Tyson this Saturday night. The 51-year-old Jones Jr. comes out of a two-year layoff when he returns to the ring against the 54-year-old Tyson, who is stepping into the ring for the first time in 15 years. The two will meet in an eight-round exhibition bout that features a modified ruleset in the main event of Saturday’s boxing card live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Despite the age of both men and the controversial ruleset that will be used, there seems to be quite a bit of interest in this bout from fans and media.
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. pass initial VADA drug tests
Tom Taylor - November 27, 2020
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. have both passed the drug tests administered by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA). Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, will fight for a maximum of eight two-minute rounds in a special exhibition fight this Saturday in Los Angeles, California. Ahead of the bout, both men underwent VADA drug tests, and according to ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi, both passed.
Joe Rogan responds to skeptics of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition
Tom Taylor - November 26, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has offered a rebuttal to naysayers of the upcoming boxing exhibition match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, will collide in a special rules boxing match this Saturday night in Los Angeles. Ahead of this spectacle, many members of the combat sports community have expressed their concerns about the health risks of the two boxing legends fighting in their 50s.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. boxing match betting odds update
Adam Martin - November 26, 2020
Despite being an exhibition bout, you can bet on the odds for this Saturday’s boxing match between heavyweights Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. The 54-year-old Tyson returns from a 15-year layoff when he takes on the 51-year-old Jones Jr. in the main event of Saturday’s boxing card. The event has generated controversy due to the age of the combatants and due to the unique ruleset for the main event where both fighters are being encouraged not to go for the knockout since it’s just an exhibition bout. However, the show will go on, and not only is the fight happening, but you can actually place a wager on the bout at certain sportsbooks.
Pro fighters make their picks for Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2020
On Saturday night, Mike Tyson will return to the ring to battle a fellow legend in Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match. Heading into the fight, Tyson is the -185 favorite while the comeback on Jones Jr. is +158. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro boxers and MMA fighters to get their prediction for the bout. The majority of pros believe it will be Mike Tyson winning the fight but all are hoping both men come out of it safely.
Report | Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. slated to earn huge paydays for Saturday's exhibition bout
Adam Martin - November 24, 2020
Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are set to take home huge paydays for this Saturday night’s exhibition boxing match. Tyson and Jones Jr., two of the greatest boxers of all time, will meet this Saturday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, for a highly-anticipated exhibition boxing match. The bout is scheduled for eight, two-minute rounds, and the rules of the contest state there will be no judges ringside, plus there are no knockouts allowed. It is essentially a hard sparring session with plenty of rules designed so the 54-year-old Tyson and the 51-year-old Jones Jr. take as little damage as possible in the bout.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. rules and regulations revealed
Tom Taylor - November 24, 2020
The complete rules and regulations for this weekend’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. boxing exhibition match have been revealed. Tyson and Jones, 54 and 51 respectively, are two legends of the boxing ring, and will collide this Saturday in Los Angeles.
Video | Roy Jones Jr. looks in phenomenal shape ahead of Mike Tyson boxing match
Adam Martin - November 22, 2020
Legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. looks to be in phenomenal shape ahead of his highly-anticipated boxing match against Mike Tyson next Saturday. Jones Jr. and Tyson will meet in the boxing ring on November 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California in a battle of boxing legends. The bout is scheduled for eight rounds and is an exhibition fight, though there will be a belt on the line. Despite Jones Jr. being 51 and Tyson being 54, both men appear to be taking this fight extremely seriously based on the photos and videos we have seen ahead of it. This is going to be a big fight.
Mike Tyson admits to using ‘Whizzinator’ during drug tests: "I put my baby’s urine in it"
Christopher Taylor - November 8, 2020
Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, has admitted to using a “Whizzinator” during previous drug tests. Although ‘Iron Mike’ has been adamant that he has never used performance enhancing drugs, his recent comments on the “Hotboxin’ podcast” have left some fans confused.
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. slam fans saying it isn't a real fight
Cole Shelton - October 30, 2020
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. don’t want to hear any talk that their fight isn’t real. On November 28, Tyson and Jones Jr. will return to the ring in a highly-anticipated bout. However, in the lead-up, the commission has claimed the fight will be stopped if one of them is cut, leaving fans skeptical about how legit it is.