Mike Tyson To Fight Roy Jones In Exhibition Fight

Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight champion has announced his comeback to boxing and booked his first fight against Roy Jones Jr. - another former heavyweight champion. 

The 8-round exhibition fight is reportedly already sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission and it will be taking place on 12 September, in Los Angeles. 

For months, the 54-year-old has been talking about his planned return to boxing before he landing a deal with Triller - a social media platform that will be streaming the event and who helped secure his comeback fight right according to TMZ Sport. 

The exhibition which also has a number of artists listed to perform at the venue which include Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, The Weekend, Pittbull and many others

Tyson fought his last fight in 2005 against Irish fighter Kevin Mcbride who defeated him before he announced his retirement from the sport.