Mike Tyson to return to boxing to face Roy Jones Jr. in an 8-round exhibition

Mike Tyson’s comeback fight is set. And his opponent is familiar.

Tyson will face Roy Jones Jr. on Sept. 12 in an eight-round exhibition, which has been dubbed “Frontline Battle,” on pay-per-view, according to multiple reports. It will also be available on the social media outlet Triller.

The “fight” will take place in California, according to California State Athletic Commission executive officer Andy Foster, who told ESPN that no fans will be in attendance, and the bout will happen with “larger” gloves.

Tyson-Jones will be the main event of a full card, which could feature boxer vs. MMA fighter bouts, and the event will include live musical performances, according to TMZ.

Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) hasn’t fought since 2005, but the 54-year-old has become a public fitness fanatic. He has teased his comeback for months by posting videos of himself training as if he were in his prime.

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