Mike Tyson confirms boxing comeback in Roy Jones Jr fight

Mike Tyson has confirmed his boxing comeback and will fight fellow legend of the sport Roy Jones Jr.

The former world heavyweight champion, who retired in 2005, will now meet the former four-weight world champion on 12 September in an eight-round exhibition.

The pair confirmed the fight on a video call, signing contracts before turning the paper to the camera as proof.

Tyson took to social media to confirm his comeback: “I. AM. BACK. September 12th against Roy Jones Jr on Triller and PPV.”

While Jones Jr admitted he is at a massive physical disadvantage: ”It’s very risky. I was better than anybody in any weight class I was in. He’s a giant.

“I’m the little David, who only has God on my side, but that’s all I need.”