Roy Jones Jr. hinted that fighting Mike Tyson – even in an exhibition – might be a mistake.
Jones, who is scheduled to face Tyson in a charity event on Nov. 28 in Carson, Calif., told Sky Sports that “Iron Mike” will be much bigger than him and remains an explosive fighter. Jones is 51, Tyson 54.
“When it comes time to fight, we’re going to fight,” Jones said. “If it comes down to bite, we’re going to bite. Whatever has to happen, is going to happen. That’s just what it is.
“He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy.
“He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me. I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman.
“With him having the first-round fireworks, he’ll be against a guy smaller than him, maybe 40-50 pounds smaller than him.”
Is Jones merely hyping the event. After all, he once dominated John Ruiz to win a heavyweight title.
You be the judge.
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