Mike Tyson to face Roy Jones Jr in eight-round exhibition fight

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will return to the ring for an eight-round exhibition fight on September 12 in Los Angeles.

Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, are legends of American boxing but will be making shock comebacks, although it is expected they will wear headgear and use larger gloves.

Jones Jr posted on social media: "I am happy that this fight between me and Mike Tyson will happen! I was always ready and will be ready this time as well."

The California State Athletic Commission told Sky Sports: "The (CSAC) is licensing the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr match scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in September as an eight-round exhibition match.

"In this match, the referee will have the authority to stop the fight if it strays outside the boundaries of a competitive boxing exhibition.

Full report at Sky Sports