Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.

Lockdown Knockdown
DateNovember 28, 2020
VenueStaples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer United States Mike Tyson United States Roy Jones Jr.
Nickname "Iron" "Junior"
Hometown New York City, U.S. Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Pre-fight record 50–6 (2) (44 KOs) 66–9 (47 KOs)
Age 54 years, 4 months 51 years, 10 months
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 220.4 lb (100 kg)[1] 210 lb (95 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition Former undisputed heavyweight champion 4-division world champion
Result
Split draw (79–73, 76–76, 80–76)

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., billed as "Lockdown Knockdown", was an exhibition boxing match between former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. The bout took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 28, 2020, and was sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). With three former WBC champions acting as judges, the result was scored as a controversial split draw.[2] The fight sold over 1.6 million PPV buys and generated over $80 million in revenue.[3]

  1. ^ Mike Tyson: 220 LB (www.repubblica.it - YouTube)
  2. ^ Brookhouse, Brent (November 29, 2020). "Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight results, highlights: Legends fight to a draw in exhibition match". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  3. ^ Chiari, Mike. "Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Fight's 1.6M-Plus PPV Buys Generated More Than $80M". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 14, 2023.

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