Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr has been put back until November 28th.
Tyson, who dominated the heavyweight scene for almost 20 years after winning the title in 1987, was due to take on 51-year-old Jones in an eight-round exhibition in California on September 12th.
However, the bout has now been put back until late November after organisers decided to make the pay-per-view event bigger, with more fights on the undercard.
Tyson reigned as the undisputed World Heavyweight Champion from 1987 to 1990 and was the first heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles.
Due to his high-profile career and intimidating and controversial behaviour inside and outside the ring, ‘Iron Mike’s’ return to the sport is expected to draw worldwide coverage.
I. AM. BACK. #legendsonlyleague. September 12th vs @RealRoyJonesJr on #Triller and PPV #frontlinebattle @TysonLeague pic.twitter.com/eksSfdjDzK
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) July 23, 2020
On rescheduling the fight Tyson said, "Changing the date to November 28th will give more people the opportunity to see the biggest comeback in boxing history.
"This temporary inconvenience will last longer than Roy Jones Jr. He better be ready, I'm coming full force."
Jones last fought in 2018 while Tyson's last professional fight was a defeat by Kevin McBride 15 years ago.
Roy Jones Jr praised his opponent, saying he has not lost his power in all the years he’s been retired.
"You've seen the videos he has put out - he has been powerful and explosive. He's not going to lose it and you've got to know that.
"Now, it may not last for more than five rounds but he's not going to lose it.
"You may have to dance around him for four or five rounds or try to survive, however you find it best to do that. Then you can fight him.
"I'd better get myself in the best shape that I can.”
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