The 51-year-old Jones and former IBF/WBA/WBC heavyweight champion 54-years-old Tyson are fighting an exhibition match on September 12 on pay-per-view. The fight opened with a lot of clutching and holding, but Jones eventually opened up with a flurry of punches to punish Sigmon late in the first round and it went that way for most of the rest of the fight. Both men, in their 50s, had faced plenty of criticism and elicited a lot of eyebrow-raising ahead of the fight. He should have won gold, but the judges were later found to be corrupt. But while Jones continued to tattoo Sigmon, he couldn't finish him, but he had given his loyal fans a show and he seemed at ease when the bout was over. The fight was a box-office success, securing 500,000 pay-per-view buys and earning $25 million in pay-per-view revenue. He lost to Joe Calzaghe at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2008 in what was the Briton's final fight of an unbeaten 15-year career. Fight card, results. Ahead of his much-anticipated return to the ring to face Roy Jones Jr live on BT Sport Box Office, we remember the Baddest Man on the Planet's 2005 farewell "Other than that [fight], chapter closed," Jones said. Sky Sports has the rights to the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight in New Zealand and, as in other countries, it’s a Sky Arena PPV affair. The fight between two legends of boxing named Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. was entertained lots of people. In compiling a record of 66 wins and nine defeats, he beat stellar names such as Bernard Hopkins and James Toney. Jeden z najlepszych bokserów historii bez podziału na kategorie wagowe. ROY JONES JR'S last opponent has backed him in his '50-50' fight against Mike Tyson - and revealed what he must do to win. "I love each and every fan that came out to support me tonight," Jones said. Pound-for-pound rankings: Did Canelo Alvarez jump Terence Crawford after latest win? Jones Jr claimed world titles at middleweight, super-middleweight, light-heavyweight, and heavyweight during his career. Since the fight was on UFC's streaming service, Jones addressed UFC president Dana White after the fight, saying he knew he was watching and then said although he was now retired there was one fight that could get him back into the ring -- a long-discussed fight with MMA superstar Anderson Silva. His first professional fight was in May 1989 at the same Civic Center venue in Pensacola where his career closed against Sigmon. Here is a video showing two of my favorite boxers at their best, it is in no way a comparison to say who would win. Roy Jones jr., ur. Roy Jones Jr vs Paul Vasquez , Island Fights 33, Pensacola Bay Center, March 28th 2015. Mike Tyson's Earnings For Roy Jones Jr. Fight Revealed By Alexander Cole November 29, 2020 14:20. Tyson vs Jones costs NZD$39.95 and can be ordered on the Sky Sports website now, with the main card set to get under way at 3pm NZDT on Sunday, November 29 and the main event expected to start around 5pm. "That's the only other fight Roy Jones will return to the ring for. The iconic Mike Tyson returns to the ring to face four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr. Watch exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office from 1am on Saturday 28 November. Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins (50-5-1, 32 KOs) met in a rematch bout, on April 3, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, 17 years after their first fight. For Jones it was the second highest-grossing pay-per-view in his career, behind only his heavyweight title bout against John Ruiz. Roy Jones Jnr returns to the ring to face Mike Tyson live on BT Sport Box Office. The former four-weight world champions dominated the contest from the first round on the way to victory with all three judges scoring the 10-round cruiserweight contest 98-92. Iron Mike was back in the ring 15 years after his last fight against Kevin McBride in 2005. Roy Jones Jr. (Born 16th Jan 1969) is an active professional boxer from United States with a record of 66 Wins, 9 Losses, 0 Draws Mike Tyson To Face Roy Jones Jr. MIKE TYSON VS. ROY JONES JR. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIG FIGHT When: Saturday, Nov. 28 Start time: 10 p.m. Real or not: Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis next? Roy Jones Jr. had promised one final fight in his hometown to cap his boxing hall of fame career. Prime Lennox Lewis v prime Wladimir Klitschko. Plant sweeps cards to retain IBF title vs. Truax, Boxer or spectacle? Bold predictions for 2021: A new "Four Kings" era; Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will happen, Mikaela Mayer is already a world champ, but she wants more for herself, and for women's boxing, Why boxing is going to be different, and better, in 2021. Jones (66-9, 47 KOs), who turned 49 on Jan. 16, pounded Sigmon (30-12-1, 16 KOs), 30, of Lynchburg, Virginia, from the outset and won 98-92 on all three scorecards. Later in the round, he turned to the fans at ringside to talk to them again while shooting a no-look jab into Sigmon's face. Jones came out for the 10th and final round seemingly looking for a knockout in a fight in which Sigmon never landed any major punches. Since then he continued to fight regularly but suffered several losses, some by brutal knockout, and never came close to recapturing his untouchable form. Tyson vs. Jones Jr. event … Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson are set to square off over Thanksgiving weekend and boxing fans seem to be a bit divided on the event. Roy Jones Jr. Jones' last bout of his 29-year-long career took place on February 8, 2018, in which he defeated Scott Sigmon via unanimous decision at the Bay Center In Pensacola, Florida . Phillips is a 5-3 professional MMA fighter with four knockouts to his credit. For about a decade -- from the time he easily outpointed Toney to win a super middleweight world title in 1994 until he was stunningly knocked out by Tarver in the second round of their 2004 rematch to lose the light heavyweight title -- Jones reigned supreme as the No. But because it was my last fight in Pensacola, I refused to pull out.". The bout was the most purchased in boxing history for 10 years until Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya in 2007. 43 Mike Tyson is in for a big payday after coming out of retirement. Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. results in unofficial draw; Jake Paul def. Roy Jones Jr Last Fight. Other than that, the chapter's closed.". It's now set to happen. And to this day, it remains one of the sport's darkest hours. Mike Tyson last fight: Who did the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' face in his final professional bout? "I knew Scott was tough, I knew Scott was game and I knew Scott would keep coming," Jones said. On May 21, 2011 Denis Lebedev stopped Roy Jones Jr. with 10 seconds remaining in the 10th and final round of what had been a competitive cruiserweight fight and many ringside observers felt Jones Jr. was ahead on the scorecards. Six-time former world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr ended his career in the ring by beating Scott Sigmon 98-92 in a 10-round cruiserweight fight at Pensacola Bay Center, Florida.. Jones Jr (66-9) hung up his gloves on an illustrious career after outclassing his opponent in front of a hometown crowd in front of his hometown crowd. In September 12 ... Mike Tyson has been training hard for Roy Jones Jr and his ... Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. fight to a draw. 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Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight results, highlights: Legends fight to a draw in exhibition match Tyson and Jones Jr. showcased their skills over eight, two-minute rounds on … Jones had always said that his final fight would be at home in Pensacola, Florida, and he gave his fans an entertaining performance at the Pensacola Bay Center -- the same venue where he turned pro in 1989 -- in the main event of the first card to be streamed by UFC Fight Pass that also included boxing matches. Jones looked as if he has having a lot of fun throughout the fight. Boxing debate: Where should Ryan Garcia go from here? Why is Canelo Alvarez facing Avni Yildirim, and how will the fight play out? With BT Sport and the NOW TV Sky Sports Pass, enjoy Premier League football and rugby, plus Champions League, Europa League, UFC, and much more. Roy Jones Jr.’s Greatest Knock Outs Video When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. Fight? Roy Jones JR returns to the ring against Mike Tyson in a bout for the ages on BT Sport Box Office on Saturday 28 November. "I knew Scott was tough, I knew Scott was game, and I knew Scott was gonna keep coming. But the fans who turned out in Pensacola on Thursday night couldn't have cared less. Jones seemed to have Sigmon in trouble late in the third round when he repeatedly hit him with head and body shots and knocked out his mouthpiece. Roy Jones Jr. wins 1st Round KO, ESPN.com had Jones winning 100-90. "However, I don't make excuses, but last week I tore my biceps in my left arm again and I refused to pull out.". After 29 years as a professional boxer, winning world titles in four weight divisions and having 75 fights, the all-time great and former pound-for-pound king bowed out with a one-sided rout of journeyman Scott Sigmon in their cruiserweight bout on Thursday night. Roy Jones Jr. Jones def. When the fight resumed, Tyson bit Holyfield's other ear and Mills Lane threw it out. Watch Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. full fight video highlights from the anticipated main event above from Saturday night. While some are excited to see two of the all-time greats in the ring together, some feel that this fight, which is billed as an exhibition bout, is nothing more than a sideshow featuring two old guys.. I don't make excuses. The fight was the main event on an boxing and MMA card broadcast by the UFC and after the bout Jones Jr hinted at a future foray into the octagon. But he racked up numerous significant wins, including defeating Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Vinny Pazienza, Mike McCallum, Montell Griffin, Virgil Hill, Lou Del Valle, Reggie Johnson, Eric Harding, John Ruiz, Antonio Tarver and Felix Trinidad. Bernard Hopkins (UD 12), May 22, 1993 Jones had previous issues with his arm, though he still used his left throughout the fight with Sigmon. 16 stycznia 1969 r. w Pensacoli.Srebrny medalista Igrzysk Olimpijskich w Seulu. As a professional, he won world titles in four weight divisions -- middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight -- and dazzled fight in and fight out until he began a steep decline. How about Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney? “King of the Ring” Roy Jones Jr. Signs on as Newest Fight to Fame Champion Jones joins fellow fighter Chris Van Heerden as a champion mentor, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Real or not: Did Garcia make a mistake in chasing Pacquiao? Exclusive interview: Frank Warren on Fury vs AJ and Usyk vs Joyce, What’s on BT Sport this weekend? It was more of the same as the fight went on as Jones ripped Sigmon with uppercuts and short punches on the inside almost at will. Anthony Joshua removes doubt with Kubrat Pulev win, but is he ready for Tyson Fury? Jones had always said that his final fight would be at home in Pensacola, Florida, and he gave his fans an entertaining performance at the Pensacola Bay Center -- … Jones announced his retirement after the bout, but left the door open for a return against UFC fighter Anderson Silva , saying, " Dana , I know you're listening. Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. recently ran a contest for fans to fight him in the ring, with the prize of $100K on the line. Roy Jones Jr. (ur.16 stycznia 1969 w Pensacoli) – amerykański (posiada także obywatelstwo rosyjskie) bokser, były mistrz świata w kategorii średniej (), super średniej (IBF), półciężkiej (WBC – trzykrotnie, WBA – dwukrotnie i IBF) i ciężkiej (WBA); srebrny medalista olimpijski z Seulu After knowing that the upcoming match was held between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. then it is totally impossible to predict the winner of the match and also it is difficult to assume that what happened in the ring. But that fight is seemingly unlikely given that Silva, 42, is in the midst of lengthy suspension because of a second positive drug test. ROY JONES JR'S last opponent has backed him in his '50-50' fight against Mike Tyson - and revealed what he must do to win. When he routed Ruiz in a one-sided fight to win a heavyweight world title in 2003, having moved up from light heavyweight, Jones became only the second former middleweight world champion to also claim a heavyweight belt. Does Gervonta Davis change course? Jones closed out his career in … Haye v Usyk at cruiserweight in their prime - who wins? In the second round, he landed a right uppercut, smiled and began talking to fans at ringside. That the judges could find two rounds to score in Sigmon's favor appeared generous. Roy Jones Jr, for his part, is 51-year-old and was still fighting as recently as 2018, albeit against very limited opposition towards the end of his career. 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At the end of the fight, Jones thanked his fans and complimented Sigmon's toughness. But no matter what anyone thinks, this fight is happening. 2013 BWAA Nat Fleischer Award winner for excellence in boxing journalism. Nate Robinson via second-round TKO; Badou Jack def. Six-time former world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr ended his career in the ring by beating Scott Sigmon 98-92 in a 10-round cruiserweight fight at Pensacola Bay Center, Florida. 3. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. 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Roy Jones Jr vs Willie Williams, brutal KO #boxing #royjonesjr A post shared by Gareth Jones (@gdjones83) on Mar 6, 2015 at 9:07pm PST The win, Jones Jr.’s 43rd by knockout, is … By the middle rounds, Sigmon's face was bruised as Jones continued to rock him with him uppercuts and left hands, though the Jones of old would have probably knocked such a low-grade opponent out early. YouTube star Jake Paul to return to the ring in April, Real or not: Joshua-Fury biggest fight in '21; Mayweather-Paul too much of a sideshow, Devin Haney's picture-perfect 2021: 'I want to fight for all the belts', Boxing's all-redemption team: Why Vasiliy Lomachenko, Deontay Wilder and others can bounce back in 2021. Bob Fitzsimmons did it n't have cared less the chapter 's closed... Vs. Roy Jones Jr. was roy jones jr last fight lots of people the most purchased in history... Second highest-grossing pay-per-view in his final professional bout Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya in 2007 na coming... 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