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Boxing royalty Mike Tyson is in the gym and is gearing up on all cylinders for his anticipated return to boxing via TMZ Sports. ‘Iron Mike’ has been booked to face fellow icon Roy Jones Jr. in an 8-round exhibition bout in November. Tyson appears to be as ferocious as ever in his training footage in the long build-up to the fight.

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Famed coach Rafael Cordeiro has been at the receiving end of Tyson’s violent onslaught whilst holding pads. He is the head-trainer of Kings MMA and has played a vital role in the careers of Kelvin Gastelum and Fabricio Werdum, to name a few. Moreover, he has helped the 54-year-old Tyson remain in prime shape to prepare for the fight.

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Chiefly, the exhibition bout is slated to be under the watchful eye of the commission, with several restrictions in place. The fight is set to see the appearance of headgear for both the competing fighters. Not to mention, the fight will not officially be placed onto the combatant’s illustrious records.

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His opponent has gone on record to say that the lethal knockout artist will definitely look for a finish. The consensus surrounding the bout is that it won’t go the distance, and will see one of the legendary stars crumble to the canvas. Mike Tyson is hard at work and fight fans expect a hard-hitting showcase from the former champion.

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Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr.

Additionally, the contest offers several narratives that are compelling to both hard-core and casual fans. Chiefly, both fighters have crossed the threshold of fifty and are arguably well removed from their prime. Moreover, Mike Tyson last competed in the active competition back in 2005.

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In stark contrast, Jones Jr retired as recently as 2018 and will certainly be considered the athlete with better cardio. The two fighters have also suffered some brutal Knockouts towards the latter stages of their career. There are several intangibles heading into the fight given their extended absence from competition. Given the shape Tyson is in, viewers will be on the lookout for a patented Tyson shutdown performance when the date arrives.

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