Mike Tyson to make boxing comeback against Roy Jones Jr

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II – MGM Grand
Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II – MGM Grand

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has confirmed Roy Jones Jr as his opponent for his return to the ring at the age of 54.

Tyson, who dominated the heavyweight scene for almost 20 years after winning the title in 1987, will take on 51-year-old Jones in an eight-round exhibition in California on September 12.

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