“I Don’t Run from Nobody”- Roy Jones Jr Sends a Warning to Mike Tyson

Boxing icon Roy Jones Jr. spoke to the media via Fight Hub TV on YouTube and previewed his upcoming mega-fight. The 51-year-old will face off against Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated exhibition bout that has fight fans excited. Moreover, the scheduled bout comes in with certain restrictions which entail the use of headgear in the 8-round match-up.

Combat sports fans and pundits are split on the fight, and varied early predictions have started circulating. The fight, set for September 12, created a furore in the boxing world when it was officially announced. Additionally, the aforementioned match-up was slated to be fought back when Roy Jones was the heavyweight champion.

Roy Jones Jr: “It’s hectic cause it’s Mike Tyson”

The 4-division champion candidly expressed his views on stepping into the ring against the perennially ferocious Tyson. Although ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t fought since 2005, many fans believe his forward pressure will be overwhelming. Additionally, come fight night, he is expected to step on the scale much heavier than Jones.

“Those early rounds are your best rounds, you have to survive 1, 2, 3 to get to 4,5,6,7 and 8, you understand. Surviving 1, 2, and 3 is hectic. It’s very hectic because it’s Mike Tyson. There’s probably a weight difference anywhere between 25-40 pounds.”

Roy Jones was quick to acknowledge that Tyson posed a massive threat under the bright lights of the ring. He seemed clear that his own resolve would be enough to seize the day against ‘Iron Mike’.

 “There’s something called heart. When you got heart, and you’re a warrior and you always want to win. That don’t stop. If anybody calls me, I’ll say whatever, Mike Tyson? I can’t say no. There were people who were praying saying that I’ll fight you, and I got the call.”

“I’m going to run to him”

The Olympian Silver medalist appeared supremely confident at the prospect of the bout. He has gone on record to say that Mike Tyson is unlikely to let off the pedal just because it is an exhibition bout.

“Do you know what I look like if I turn it down? I’ve never looked like a coward my whole career. Am I going to run from Mike Tyson cause he’s big? No, I’m going to run to him. I don’t run from nobody.”

Chiefly, the fight is expected to be competitive despite both fighters being over the age of 50. Jones last competed as recently as 2018 and will be confident in his ability to push the pace.

Source: Fight Hub TV YouTube