Triller
In the highly anticipated exhibition match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr., Tyson dominated the early rounds with his cleaner punches and aggressive clinch work. Despite visibly tiring, Jones showed resilience and increased his output in the later rounds.
Ultimately, the judges' scorecards reflected a split decision, with one judge scoring the fight in favor of Jones, another calling it a draw, and Tyson winning on the third scorecard. While Tyson expressed contentment with the outcome, Jones expressed dissatisfaction, famously stating, "I wear draws, I don't do draws."
Post-fight interviews revealed Tyson's intention to continue with exhibition matches, possibly even considering a rematch with Jones. Although Tyson embraced the shorter rounds of the exhibition format, Jones was noncommittal about his future in the ring.
Notably, Tyson ruled out a return to professional boxing, emphasizing his commitment to humanitarian efforts and charity through these exhibitions.
Aside from the action in the ring, rapper Snoop Dogg provided entertaining commentary during the broadcast, injecting humor and enthusiasm into the event. The post-fight interviews showcased a lighthearted exchange between Tyson and Jones, highlighting their camaraderie despite their storied careers.
In the co-main event, Jake Paul demonstrated his knockout power by dispatching former NBA star Nate Robinson with a devastating right hook in the second round, improving his professional record to 2-0 with two knockouts.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jnr. Match results
ROUND | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TYSON | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 76 |
JONES | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 76 |