Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. date, time, pay-per-view price, odds and location of exhibition boxing match

Two of boxing’s iconic figures will finally meet on Saturday, November 28, when former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson takes on former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. of Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The eight-round exhibition fight, titled “Frontline Battle”, is the first event in a series produced by Legends Only League that will be for the new WBC Frontline Fight Belt. According to Andy Foster, executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, Tyson and Jones will not be wearing helmets and he believes both fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves.

Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) won the WBC heavyweight title at the age of 20 when he stopped Trevor Berbick in the second round in November 1986. He then took soft science by storm, becoming the champion. undisputed in 1987 and the maintenance of this distinction until 1990 in a surprising surprise for James “Buster” Douglas. “Iron Mike” returns to the ring for the first time since losing in the sixth round to Kevin McBride in June 2005.

Jones (66-9, 47 KOs) is a former four-division world champion who is considered one of the most talented fighters of this generation, winning championships in the middleweight, super middleweight, light and heavyweight. Jones won the latter by increasing two weight classes in March 2003 and overpowered John Ruiz to capture the WBA belt and become the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight title in 106 years. Jones last fought in February 2018, defeating Scott Sigmon by unanimous decision.

Tyson and Jones have made it clear that while Foster has said the fight will be nothing more than a “tough workout,” they will make it to the end.

Here’s everything you need to know about Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.

When is Mike Tyson’s fight against Roy Jones Jr.?

  • Dated: Saturday November 28
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET

The four-hour event begins at 8 p.m. EST and the main card is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. EST. Tyson and Jones are expected to take their walks around the ring around 11 p.m., depending on how long the other fights last.

How to watch Tyson vs. Jones

FITE has acquired the rights to show Tyson vs Jones Jr. in the US and Canada through its various platforms (FITE.tv and its streaming apps), as well as on TysonOnTriller.com, which will serve as the Legends’ central hub. Event. Combat can also be ordered from major cable / satellite providers in the United States and Canada. Check with your local supplier to see if combat is available.

Check TysonOnTriller.com to see the full display options.

Tyson vs. Jones: How much is the fight?

The pay-per-view event for Tyson vs. Jones costs $ 49.99 in the United States. The event can be ordered on FITE.TV, TysonOnTriller.com and major cable / satellite TV providers.

Location of Tyson vs Jones

The event takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Neither Tyson nor Jones competed at the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA and Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Rules

The Tyson vs. Jones is an eight-round exhibit and each round will last two minutes. Although this is an exhibition, no headgear will be required. Tyson and Jones will be wearing 12-ounce gloves.

Mike Tyson Record

  • Last name: Mike Tyson
  • Nationality: American
  • Born: June 30, 1966
  • Size: 5-10
  • Reach: 71 inch
  • Total fights: 58
  • Record: 50-6-2 with 44 KO

Roy Jones Jr.

  • Last name: Roy Jones Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Born: January 16, 1969
  • Size: 5-11
  • Reach: 74 inch
  • Total fights: 75
  • Record: 66-9 with 47 KOs

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.

Main card

  • Mike Tyson v Roy Jones Jr .; Heavyweight exhibition
  • Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson; Cruising weight
  • Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan; Semipesado peso
  • Viddal Riley vs. Rashad Coulter; Cruising weight

Preliminary map

  • Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright; Ligero
  • Irvin González vs. Edward Vasquez; Lightweight
  • Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones; Heavy weights

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