“His Best Chances Are Early”- Roy Jones Jr. Previews Mike Tyson’s Strategy

Roy Jones Jr. has been doing the rounds on his media obligations before the massive exhibition fight against Mike Tyson. The 51-year-old Jones will take on the 54-year-old Tyson in an exhibition fight that will be part-spectacle and part-scary. However, the hype for a possible Tyson return to the ring will always draw in fans.

Even though it is just an exhibition fight, both men have been preparing quite intently for the date. Obviously, they have a larger hill to climb when it comes to getting in shape for a return to the sport. Nonetheless, this fight actually is about to happen. Jones Jr. previewed Mike Tyson’s strategy in an interview prior to the meeting.

“You’re going to see him pin me against the ropes by the way, which is not going to happen. But he’s going to try to do that right away. So I’m going to use my legs to pull the ropes right away because he’s coming straight at me. And he knows his best chances are early so he will come and give it all he got right away trying to get me out.”

Roy Jones Jr. ready to face Mike Tyson?

Roy Jones Jr. seems to have a pretty sound strategy on paper for Tyson, who is always known to be a high-energy power-puncher. The best strategy against fighters like that is to let them tire themselves out with their haymakers before picking them apart. One can expect Jones Jr. to employ bodywork and stay active to not get clipped by Tyson.

The fight will be interesting, considering it will be eight-rounds long. That isn’t a short fight by any means, so the combatants really need to ensure that their cardio is up to the task. While there is a high chance that this fight is a calamity, it will still be something you can’t miss.

Both men were accomplished boxers in their prime, so seeing them meet at this stage in their lives is odd. However, it will be impossible not to tune into this spectacle of a fight. Hopefully, the fight doesn’t disappoint.