Mike Tyson Vs Roy Jones Jr

Y’all know that this is an “exhibition fight” right? I don’t think that the public has yet been made privy to the rules of this match.

This has me worried for two reasons. One of my concerns is that Mike and Roy are just going to step in the ring and play around. Who cares for that? I’m not interested in seeing a play fight.

On the other hand, as a fan of Tyson, who wants to see him continue to do well in life, I worry what this return to the ring could mean and how it could affect him.

Not long ago Tyson said that he doesn’t even hit a heavy bag anymore. He said he doesn’t have anything to do with boxing because of the fear that his ego may return and bring forth that person he was, a person he fears.

The other option is that Tyson has transcended that darkness. That he can now be that fighter, but without becoming that monster that he once was.

There is a selfish part of me that wants to see that pure, raw brutality of the old Tyson. As a fan of his fights, I can’t help but crave for that. However, as a human being who cares not only about his well being, but also for the safety of Roy Jones Jr, I know that this Tyson of the past coming out is not a good thing.

Mind you, I don’t mean to downplay Roy’s ability. I’ve never seen him fight in other than snippets and I’m not really familiar with his style. I know the name and I know he’s been a great champion, but I can’t factor his fighting style against Tyson as I don’t know it well.

The fight is going to be Pay per view at $49 I believe? That’s a stiff price to pay to just watch some former fighters dance around the ring, so I’m not sure what the deal is here? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. I wish both fighters lots of luck, success and health.