If you’re on the fence about buying Saturday’s $49.99 Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. eight round exhibition, here are some things you should know:
2-minute rounds
12-ounce gloves
Exhibition stopped on cuts
Both fighters reportedly agreed on no knockouts.
WBC will remotely score the fight
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While officially designated as an exhibition, here is what the promoter says: “Anyone who is saying this isn’t a real fight, or there won’t be a knockout or winner is now realizing uh oh…this is real. I think people were just in disbelief they were actually going to witness a real Tyson fight. But it is as real as real gets. There will be a winner. Knockouts are allowed. There will be scoring. Betting has been approved.” -Ryan Kavanaugh, Co-Founder of Triller.
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In addition to boxing, the four-hour telecast will feature multi-song performances from Lil Wayne, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, YG, and Ne-Yo.
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Here’s the lead for the Tyson-Jones Jr. press release:
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Veteran boxing scribe Kevin Iole isn’t impressed by the promotion so far, tweeting: “I have covered boxing since I was in college, and was at ringside for my first title bout in 1981. This #TysonJones fight promoted by @triller is far and away the absolute worst promotion of the thousands. Absolutely horrendous promotion, no close runner-up. That’s saying a lot.”
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So the promotional build-up for Tyson-Jones Jr. is somewhere between record-breaking PPV pre-sales and worst promotion ever.
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Currently, Tyson is -200, Jones +160.
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UPDATE: The musical acts lineup will no longer include a performance from rapper “DaBaby,” who had to pull out due to ongoing family obligations.
Two “has beens” wanting to make a buck or two. I can’t believe this is actually happening (but it is)!
Bottom line…You are correct!
Paying to watch an exhibition fight with 2 minute rounds and a stoppage if one of them gets a bloody nose? You’d have to be crazy.
Exhibition my a*s, NOOOOOO THAAAAANKS!!
Somebody better remind Tyson about the “exhibition” because Tyson is looking for a dramatic KO in a desperate attempt to get 1-3 more future money fights against active fighters.
Now, I am wondering if Tyson learned from his previous financial disasters???. Anyhow, I will read about the fight results later because I find the $49.99 pitch quite funny but also very pathetic.
E-man, you seem to be coming pretty hard on Tyson. Kind of stepping over that line a little.
Two minute rounds? No knockouts? In other words, women’s boxing.
You didn’t read the whole article
Might as well put the WNBA on PPV also.
Two minute rounds! You must be joking. Anyone who pays $50 for this must be bad, and the support card is pathetic.
Ok so first it says “Fighters agreed to no knockouts.” Then according to the guy below “knockouts are allowed.”
Where’s scooby doo? I hope he’s ok!
LOL, just tuning in. Long shift at the hospital. I am on a 17 day stretch working straight through. One of my coworkers is off since she caught COVID and the other is having her baby next week. When I have down times, I will be tuning in to chat with all you guys! Have a wonderful holiday today and don’s eat too much! LOL…..
how many rounds would be nice to know
I believe it’s 8 rds and boxing is all these guys have known their whole lives so I’m looking forward to an exhibition of probably diminished skills compared to what made these warriors hall of fame fighters but still entertaining! Badou Jack is main fighter that is still world ranked but having unknown undercard is interesting so I’m looking forward to this weekend of fights starting with fights in England for us in North America
If DaBaby is out, so am I.
So the promoter basically lies in everybody’s face when he claims that this is a real fight with knockout perspectives?
Badou Jack is the only actual, current contender on the card! I love in the presser his Connor McGregor impersonater opponent said “You’ve never been in with anybody like me” Jack had to laugh and say “You gotta be kidding! I’ve been in with 6 World champions in a row”
No thanks, wont be paying to watch that.
Will be watching a real fight on this side of the ocean with DDD vs Joyce Duke it out.
Well Dubois Vs Joyce is on mid day here so that means it will just carry over to the Tyson card afterwards. Why not watch both? I know I am. GET A FIRESTICK AND WATCH ALL FIGHTS FOR FREE!!! I’m sick of telling you guys! Only an absolute moron pays for fights these days.
Alright, so how many here decided to buy it when they read that the WBC will be judging remotely?
never heard of an “exhibition” fight going past 3rds before so 8rds and there will be scoring and to the KO then its a real fight…..
You know whats funnier than this joke light sparring match is? If Tyson “wins” how many fools out there will actually believe Tyson is a legit contender and can win against Fury or AJ