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The exhibition fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr is about to get under way and the rules for the clash have been revealed.

While the meeting of two retired legends has certainly got the world talking, it won’t be a normal bout with some different rules in place for the ageing duo.

Tyson and Jones Jr will face off in eight, two-minute rounds
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Tyson and Jones Jr will face off in eight, two-minute rounds

What are the rules for Tyson vs Jones Jr?

With both fighters over 50 years old, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has placed a set of rules on the bout including that it will be held over eight, two-minute rounds.

The former champions both snubbed the option to wear headguards so CSAC stated that a total fight-time of 16 minutes must be adhered to considering their age. 

The fighters will also be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves in the hope of minimising damage done.

CSAC executive director Andy Foster has said they will stop the contest if a cut appears on either fighter and neither man should be going for a knockout.

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr LIVE RESULTS: Updates of fight as it happens here

However, Triller - the social media channel who are promoting the fight - have put out a statement insisting that KOs are allowed.

The CSAC will also not have any judges present, but the WBC will have Christy Martin, Vinny Pazienza, and Chad Dawson scoring the bout.

This trio of former WBC champions will not be ringside and will judge remotely in an unofficial capacity.

A special ‘Frontline Battle Belt’ with the inscription ‘Black Lives Matter’ will be given to the winner, but the result will not go down on either man's professional record.

Tyson vs Jones Jr rules

  • It has been sanctioned as an exhibition bout
  • It will take place over 8 rounds, lasting two minutes each
  • The boxers will not be required to wear headgear
  • They will be wearing 12-ounce gloves
  • If either boxer suffers a bad cut, the bout is over
  • Three celebrity WBC judges will score the fight remotely in an unofficial capacity
  • Winner will be announced and will be awarded a special 'Frontline Battle Belt’
  • The result will not count on either man's professional record

Tyson vs Jones Jr: How to follow on talkSPORT

  • talkSPORT has the live radio rights to the fight
  • Our free coverage will get under way at 3am
  • You can listen through our app HERE
  • You can also listen through the website HERE, or through the radio player below

Tyson vs Jones Jr: Undercard

The undercard will involve several regular fights under regular rules.

Youtuber Jack Paul will take on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson while former two-weight world champion Badou Jack will also be in action.

Main card

  • Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr, WBC Frontline Championship
  • Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson, cruiserweight
  • Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan, light heavyweight

Preliminary card

  • Jamaine Ortiz vs. Sulaiman Segawa, lightweight
  • Irvin Gonzalez Jr. vs. Edward Vasquez, featherweight
  • Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Greg Corbin, heavyweight

Tyson vs Jones Jr: Tale of the tape

Mike Tyson - Roy Jones Jr 

Age: 54 - 51

Hometown: New York City - Pensacola, Florida

Record: 50/6/0 (44 KOs) - 66/9/0 (47 KOs)

Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) - 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)

Style: Orthodox - Orthodox

Recognition: Former undisputed heavyweight champion - Former undisputed light heavyweight and WBA heavyweight champion

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