01.15am: Lennox Lewis speaks out
Legendary heavyweight Lennox Lewis has delivered his verdict and explained how he first met Tyson.
When discussing the first time he heard about Tyson’s return, he said: “I thought what is Roy Jones doing in the heavyweights? He’s not a heavyweight!
“I thought it would be a good matchup because you’ve got two old pros who were great in their time and are great now.”
He went on to detail the first time he met Tyson, when both were amateurs.
Lewis added: “In the amateurs I went to the world championships in 1983 and the American team said I wasn’t the best, there’s a guy in America who doesn’t like taking planes – but he’s the best.
“I elected to go and see him, and it was Mike Tyson! That was where we met for the first time.”
What are the rules for Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
Earlier this week there was confusion about what the rules would actually be for the exhibition fight.
There can be a knockout and a winner will be confirmed, insist Triller, the US broadcaster for the bout.
The claims were previously denied by the California commission and the WBC insist there will be no official scoring for the contest.
It should be an exciting match whatever happens in the end.
When are we expecting Mike Tyson in the ring?
The event officially starts at 1am UK time but if you want to see the return of the legendary boxer there is a long wait ahead.
Get your caffeine fix whatever it may be as Tyson vs Jones Jr isn’t expected until around 4am but it could be even later.
Before we get to the main event there is a packed night of undercard action to enjoy including YouTube star Jake Paul taking to the ring once again.
Welcome
Welcome to our coverage of what is set to be an incredible evening of boxing as none other than ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson makes his return to the ring.
The legend is set to clash with rival Roy Jones Jr in a highly-anticipated exhibition match.
The bout takes place from the Staples Center in Los Angeles and we will have all the action covered for you here on Express Sport.