Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: How to live stream, where to watch, venue and all the pre-buzz around exhibition bout
Two legends are donning their boxing gloves once again to give the world some swashbuckling action. Mike Tyson faces off against Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday night. Tyson will be taking the ring again against former four-weight world champ Roy Jones and the former has a string of records coming into this bout. The fight was finalized after a two-month negotiation between Tyson and Evander Holyfield failed to come to a deal. The formal announcement of Tyson vs Jones. Jr was made on July 23.
The fight was initially scheduled for September 12 with pro boxers taking the undercard slots. However, there was another announcement in August that the fight was pushed to November to increase revenue for the clash. Jones had his last fight in 2018 with a win over Scott Sigmon via unanimous decision at the Bay Center In Pensacola, Florida. Tyson retired in 2005.
Here's a quick primer ahead of the fight:
Time
The fight is slated for 9 PM ET on Saturday, November 28, 2020
Venue
The bout will take place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Where to watch?
The fight can be watched live on FITE
How to live stream?
The much-awaited exchange between these two GOATs can be streamed live on FITE with a full card in the US on its website, mobile, and smart TV streaming apps. The PPV is priced at $49.99. The second option is the TysonOnTriller.com website. The fight can also be ordered via major cable operators in the US.
Pre-buzz around the bout:
The main card event includes also includes:
(i) Jake Paul versus Nate Robinson: 6 rounds at cruiserweight
(ii) Badou Jack versus Blake McKernan: 8 rounds at light heavyweight
(iii) Viddal Riley versus Rashad Coulter: 6 rounds at cruiserweight
Undercard event:
(i) Jamaine Ortiz versus Nahir Albright: 8 rounds at lightweight
(ii) Irvin Gonzalez versus Edward Vasquez: 8 rounds at featherweight
(iii) Juiseppe Cusumano versus Nick Jones: 8 rounds at heavyweight
Both Tyson and Jones are in agreement fighters to eight 2-minute rounds and no headgear for the exhibition fight. According to Techradar, the fight will be scored by celebrity judges remotely, and they reckon that the scores are purely for entertainment, and a winner won't be announced.
What did they say?
“I can’t tell you how to do it. It’s going to probably look wrong, so I know if I try to tell you it’s going to sound wrong, but it’s going to turn out right trust me,“ Jones said, while Tyson was optimistic about his chances as well. “I’m pitching punches. Everything else is up to Roy. I’m coming at him. He doesn’t have to worry about me. If I’m running anywhere, I’m going to run right at him,” Tyson opined.
