Iron Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones, Jr - Who You Gots?

[Mark1T]

Iron Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones, Jr

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. is an upcoming exhibition boxing match contested between former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, and former four-division world champion, Roy Jones Jr. The bout is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2020, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

Even though the rules say "no knockout," i can tell you that there will be a knockout.

[eomrat]

Iron Mike

[Mark1T]

Evander Holyfield gave his assessment of the fight in a recent interview:

If Mike do what he do ----------------[long pause]-------------------------------- it gonna be a knockout.

Nao, if Mike don't do what he do -----------------[long pause]------------------------------- it gonna be a long night.

If Roy Jo do what he do or don't do what he do --------------[long pause]----------------- he gonna get knocked the fuk out no matter what he do.

[Mark1T]

Iron Mike

Agreed.

[7Seconds]

Some old guy is gonna get put to sleep that night. Most likely me.

[Mark1T]

Some old guy is gonna get put to sleep that night. Most likely me.

Evander says: Do what you do ----- and that's what you get.

[7Seconds]

“Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. rules and regulations revealed”

https://combatworldnews.com/2020/11/...ions-revealed/

First and foremost, Foster emphasized that fans should not expect a real fight or an official winner—though the WBC will score the fight unofficially.
“There’s no official judges,” Foster said, outlining the rules for this Tyson vs. Jones clash. “The WBC is going to have some guest celebrity judges remotely, not official, not 10-9 [scores], nothing like that. No cumulative score. No winner announced.

It was obviously very calculated of them not to release the "not declaring a winner" thing until last minute. I think most people expected modified rules but the whole NO WINNER thing takes away any pretense of competition. Interesting how Foster tap dances around it "there will be no winner, but there will be celebrity judges, who will maybe pick an "entertainment" winner, but that pick won't actually be a winner".

I have a feeling a lot of people are going to order this not knowing exactly what it is and be pissed off.

[Mark1T]

“Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. rules and regulations revealed”

https://combatworldnews.com/2020/11/...ions-revealed/

I have a feeling a lot of people are going to order this not knowing exactly what it is and be pissed off.

Tyson isn't going to play by the rules.

[ChazWood]

I gots Iron Mike by cannibalism or knockout.

Possibly both

[Mark1T]

I gots Iron Mike by cannibalism or knockout.

Possibly both

Probably both

[7Seconds]

Tyson isn't going to play by the rules.

I guess. Either way if VADA is doing real drug testing, it is going to be a really sad match, with both of them gassing out pretty fast and looking like old men in the ring.

If VADA testing is a sham and they are allowed to go all out then maybe it can actually be a pretty explosive fight for a round or two.

[ChazWood]

Probably both

hehe, true.dat

Frankly, it's fuking sad what sports entertainment has become.

Spectacle over substance.

but fuk yeah I'll watch it!

[thomashenry]

Everyone has a plan, till they get punched in the mouth

Mike Tyson

[Bando]

I have a feeling a lot of people are going to order this not knowing exactly what it is and be pissed off.

Paid for a lot of Tyson fights back in the 80's and he kept knocking out chumps in 2-3 rounds. Feel like he owes me a free one.

[ChazWood]

Paid for a lot of Tyson fights back in the 80's and he kept knocking out chumps in 2-3 rounds. Feel like he owes me a free one.

hehe, indeed.

[JoshLV]

Tyson bites his dink off in the 3rd.

[mtpockets]

Tyson

[quicksand jesus]

Iron Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones, Jr

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. is an upcoming exhibition boxing match contested between former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, and former four-division world champion, Roy Jones Jr. The bout is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2020, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

Even though the rules say "no knockout," i can tell you that there will be a knockout.

Both of these has beens already won.

[Mark1T]

Both of these has beens already won.

Well, I do agree with you. This time it's for charity.

[bodyhard]

Tyson, although one of the greatest heavy weights ever, IMO has something to prove, he left the ring and boxing on a downward spiral and was an embarrassment to himself. Roy doesn't really have anything to prove he is well respected in the game.

They both look good sparring/training, but in the ring it's different, because you will be getting hit when you hit and that is a way different animal than sparring. A shot to the ribs, the obliques, the side of the head, or chin will slow you down both mentally and physically.

I'll give it to Tyson now the same way I would have given it to Tyson if they had met in their prime.

[Mark1T]

Tyson, although one of the greatest heavy weights ever, IMO has something to prove, he left the ring and boxing on a downward spiral and was an embarrassment to himself. Roy doesn't really have anything to prove he is well respected in the game.

They both look good sparring/training, but in the ring it's different, because you will be getting hit when you hit and that is a way different animal than sparring. A shot to the ribs, the obliques, the side of the head, or chin will slow you down both mentally and physically.

I'll give it to Tyson now the same way I would have given it to Tyson if they had met in their prime.

Good assessment, Johnny. I believe Tyson last fought in 2005 and his last few fights back then he fought just for the money and his heart was not in it. I have never seen him train like this even when he was serious 2 decades ago. He has been training as if Cus was still alive. If Jones has an edge, it would be cardio.

I think he is dangerous and not afraid of getting hit. He expects to get hit.

[bodyhard]

Good assessment, Johnny. I believe Tyson last fought in 2005 and his last few fights back then he fought just for the money and his heart was not in it. I have never seen him train like this even when he was serious 2 decades ago. He has been training as if Cus was still alive. If Jones has an edge, it would be cardio.

I think he is dangerous and not afraid of getting hit. He expects to get hit.

If it goes the distance (I think they said it is going to be 6 rounds) I think Tyson will tire, I THINK, I don't know how his conditioning has been, he looks strong, powerful and fast but you can't see stamina/endurance that's all on him.

[Mark1T]

If it goes the distance (I think they said it is going to be 6 rounds) I think Tyson will tire, I THINK, I don't know how his conditioning has been, he looks strong, powerful and fast but you can't see stamina/endurance that's all on him.

It is 8, 2-minute rounds.

[bodyhard]

It is 8, 2-minute rounds.

Got it, should be entertaining.

[Mark1T]

it's an exhibition which probably means it'll get stopped long before anyone gets hurt...

Zero interest though.

Mr. Ocean, it might be a little more interesting after a couple of bong hits

[Karl_Hungus]

Even though the rules say "no knockout," i can tell you that there will be a knockout.

Could you imagine how pissed off everyone would be if they actually treated it like an exhibition? I halfway think they will get out there and ham it up for 6 rounds and troll the sh!t out of everyone.....

....but, if they take it seriously, I'd have to go with Tyson. It is hard to predict though because both of these guys are waaayy past their fighting days and it may be a contest to see who has deteriorated the least over the past 20 years. Tyson looks impressive in the promo vids, but hitting mitts doesn't tell you much about how he is going to perform against an actual person.

Pretty incredible how much interest there is in this fight. He was so dominant in his prime that people would get excited about his fights even when it was clear that he was a shell of his former self... hoping they could just catch a glimpse of early Mike -- And it is still happening...people are still excited to see a geriatric Tyson step in the ring once again in the off-chance that he will deliver one of those devastating knockouts...and yes, I am one of them

[Jtbny]

I think it starts off playful until Roy tries to embarrass Tyson. Then Prison Mike comes out and the show starts

[bodyhard]

it's an exhibition which probably means it'll get stopped long before anyone gets hurt...

Zero interest though.

I disagree man, even though it is an exhibition and probably more for publicity/show more than anything else, these guys are "fighters" man and it is in their blood and regardless of age once they are in the ring that fire comes out. I think this will be a very very interesting fight.

[Mark1T]

Could you imagine how pissed off everyone would be if they actually treated it like an exhibition? I halfway think they will get out there and ham it up for 6 rounds and troll the sh!t out of everyone.....

....but, if they take it seriously, I'd have to go with Tyson. It is hard to predict though because both of these guys are waaayy past their fighting days and it may be a contest to see who has deteriorated the least over the past 20 years. Tyson looks impressive in the promo vids, but hitting mitts doesn't tell you much about how he is going to perform against an actual person.

Pretty incredible how much interest there is in this fight. He was so dominant in his prime that people would get excited about his fights even when it was clear that he was a shell of his former self... hoping they could just catch a glimpse of early Mike -- And it is still happening...people are still excited to see a geriatric Tyson step in the ring once again in the off-chance that he will deliver one of those devastating knockouts...and yes, I am one of them

Exactly my thoughts, Karlito. Tyson has crazy genetics. Thanks for the post.

I think it starts off playful until Roy tries to embarrass Tyson. Then Prison Mike comes out and the show starts

Might just go down that way

I disagree man, even though it is an exhibition and probably more for publicity/show more than anything else, these guys are "fighters" man and it is in their blood and regardless of age once they are in the ring that fire comes out. I think this will be a very very interesting fight.

So true. We're going to have to work on Mr. Ocean.

[quicksand jesus]

Well, I do agree with you. This time it's for charity.

Even in his prime Roy could never take a punch when hit hard. Mike's heart disappeared usually when confronted with someone who had any boxing skills who wasn't crapping their pants before the bell rang . He was exciting to watch,but I was never overly impressed with him as a fighter. Just MY opinion.

If Roy has any boxing skills left he will frustrate the hell out of Mike. He better watch his ears though.