Retired American boxer Mike Tyson said he will return at age 54, fighting Roy Jones Jr. on September 12 in Los Angeles.
On his Legends Only League website, Mike Tyson announced the eight-round exhibition bout against Jones.
“It’s just going to be amazing,” Tyson said in a video message.
Tyson shrugged off any notion of danger for serious injury for himself or Jones, saying that California rules will require they both wear headgear for the fight.
“We’re both accomplished fighters,” the boxing champion said. “We know how to protect ourselves. We’ll be alright.”
Tyson finished 50-6 with 44 knockouts while Jones, who last fought in February 2018, is 66-9 with 47 knockouts.
“It’s 100% of it looking to be Mike Tyson in the ring,” Tyson said. “I’ve got one speed — forward.”
In a battle for the aged, the boxer said he wants to show older can still mean exciting in the sports realm.
“It’s because I can do it and I believe other people believe they can do it,” Mike Tyson said. “We aren’t washed up. Somebody says over-age washed up but they have a bigger fan base than the guys who are training now.”