Bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr ends in a draw

'I’m cool with a draw. Maybe we can do it again'
Bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr ends in a draw

Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition boxing bout on Saturday night. Tyson and Jones fought eight two-minute rounds, and both emerged smiling and apparently healthy from a highly unusual event. Picture: Joe Scarnici/Triller via AP

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr have fought to an unofficial draw as they turned back the clock in an exhibition bout in Los Angeles.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson, 54, who has not boxed professionally for 15 years, shed an impressive six stones for the eight-round contest at the Staples Centre.

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