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Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are two of the most accomplished boxers of their generation which were filled with elite talent. Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in the world when he captured gold at the age of 20, a record still standing to this day. Jones on the other hand has arguably one of the best resumes in the cruiserweight and heavyweight holding major titles in both divisions.

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However, despite the two having careers in the same timeline, they would not meet each other in the ring until 2020. This fight was not what fans would expect with both fighters being over 5o at the time they met in the ring.

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Therefore it wasn’t surprising when the boxing world lost its mind after ‘Captain Hook’ uploaded a picture with ‘Iron Mike’. The two can be seen shaking hands as they posed for the camera for an iconic photo.

Moreover, Jones mentioned Tyson as the youngest heavyweight champion and also “the smallest”.

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The youngest heavyweight champion ever and arguably the smallest……….. always great to see Mike in great spirits. His presence makes me smile inside and out.” he wrote.

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This was not all as the fans were also quick to jump on and react to the two heavyweight legends reuniting after a very long time.

Fans were delighted to see Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson reunite

A user named deathrow35mk touted the two legends as the greatest of all time. “The best of all time Roy and Mike” he wrote.

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Another user named Tim Williams wanted Jones and Tyson to star in a reality TV show of their own and also gave us a blueprint of it. “all need a reality show. Six prospects each team y’all train up and fight against each other. It’s been done before. But y’all can put a nice spin on it.” he wrote.

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Moreover, a page named Mamboutlegend was happy to see the two legends connecting after so long. ” 2 of the baddest EVA!!! Great to see y’all connecting” he wrote.

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A user named Jesse James quoted a line from one of Jones’ most famous rap songs. “Y’all musta forgot” he wrote.

Lastly, former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew summarised the two in just one adjective most suitable for them. “Icons” he wrote.

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The fans were quick to express their excitement at the photo of the two boxing legends, with many commenting on how much they admired the two fighters.

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Moreover, the two reuniting is a reminder of the deep respect and admiration that the two boxing legends have for each other. Whether they ever step into the ring again or not, Tyson and Jones Jr. will always be two of the greatest boxers of all time.

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What did you think about Tyson and Jones reuniting? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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