Iron Mike Tyson is returning to the boxing ring, per a report. Sort of.
The former heavyweight champion will face another legend, Roy Jones Jr., in an eight-round exhibition, per Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports.
Big news: @MikeTyson is coming back. He will fight @RealRoyJonesJr in an eight-round exhibition match. Heard there will be boxer vs MMA fighters on undercard. Looks like it will be in Cali. Don't have the date yet.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) July 23, 2020
Tyson, 54, has been seen sparring in recent videos. This has led to some believing he has his old ferocious ring nature back.
However, Tyson has not fought since June 11, 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride. Iron Mike has an overall mark of 50-6 with 44 KOs. Five of the losses are listed as by knockout, too.
He lost three of his last four fights before stepping away from the ring to get his life together.
Roy Jones Jr. has a record of 66-9 and last fought in 2018.