It’s been a long time coming for fans of ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, but it the former undisputed heaviweight boxing champion is finally set to step back into the ring, at the age of 54.
After months of bizarre speculation, the original ‘baddest man on the planet’ looks all set for an unlikely comback against Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition fight on September 12.
According to reports, Tyson vs Jones Jr. will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California with the bout to be broadcast on pay-per-view.
The hype of the upcoming bout is far from one-sided, with the former multiple weight world champ, Jones Jr. also considered an all-time great in the ring.
The two fighters have a combined age of 105 years old, but the recent release training videos on social media has shown that they both have still got something in the tank.
What is even better is that in the lead-up to the fight, a 10-part docuseries on Tyson and his incredible comeback will be released.