Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr Odds and Picks
- Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr goes Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at 9 PM EST
- Who gets it done in this clash of legends?
- Check out the fight odds, analysis, and predictions below
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will throw down at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on November 28th, 2020 at 9 PM EST. Tyson vs Jones Jr is a pay per view show that will broadcast on Triller.
This prizefight is for the WBC Frontline Battle belt, and it represents a fantasy matchup that sweet science fans weren’t sure they’d ever end up seeing.
Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr Odds
| Fighter | Odds on Nov 23 | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Tyson | -205 | -225 |
| Roy Jones Jr | +165 | +175 |
*Odds as of Nov 26
Roy Jones Jr Getting Overlooked?
A ton of attention has understandably been heaped onto Iron Mike as he awaits his comeback after around 15 years of inactivity. The thing is though, Roy Jones Jr has a stellar resume with world championships from middleweight up until heavyweight.
Seeing the Tyson-centric opinions of some reminded me of a quote from Roy Jones Jr himself, “Y’all must have forgot”.
The fastest hands in the fight game are ready to be let loose ⚡️
Roy Jones Jr. is ready to go! pic.twitter.com/cTREdkYTok
— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) October 28, 2020
This eight-round exhibition bout has rounds that are two-minute increments as opposed to the usual three. Also, no judges will be scoring this bout, and there will be no official winner due to the aforementioned exhibition status.
The youngest heavyweight champion in history takes on the four-division world titlist when Tyson and Jones Jr clash.
Roy Jones Jr believes the two minute round increments favor Tyson’s hard-charging style more than Jones Jr’s defensive-minded, elusive offense that plays out well over long-form fights.
The Return of Iron Mike
As I had theorized, the line has moved on this fight to where Tyson is a more sizable favorite days out from fight night.
There’s something about the aura Tyson still radiates and the energy surrounding an upcoming Mike Tyson bout that is like nothing else.
Highest of highs. Lowest of lows.
There will never be another boxer quite like Mike Tyson…
The Baddest Man on the Planet is back, for one night only 🔥 #TysonJones pic.twitter.com/yfoW8ndYmL
— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) November 21, 2020
The power advantage definitely favors Tyson, but the speed edge would go to Jones Jr in my estimation. This is a great stylistic clash even though the fight is over a decade too late in the eyes of many.
Tyson vs Jones Jr Tale of the Tape
| 50-6 | Record | 66-9 |
| 44 | Knockouts | 47 |
| 5’10 | Height | 5’11 |
| 71″ | Reach | 74″ |
| Trevor Berbick, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes | Significant Wins | Bernard Hopkins, James Toney, Antonio Tarver |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Ultimately, I foresee Tyson coming out super aggressive from the beginning. I think he’ll pursue Jones Jr in bursts but won’t be able to sustain a pace like Jones Jr should be able to.
I think Mike Tyson will have flashes of that old brilliance, but I think Roy Jones Jr will be able to largely lead the dance as the fight progresses.
Pick: Roy Jones Jr (+175)
Undercard: Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson
| Fighter | Odds on Nov 23 | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul | -185 | -225 |
| Nate Robinson | +155 | +165 |
Odds taken Nov. 26
Polarizing Youtube star Jake Paul takes on former NBA sensation/Boxing neophyte Nate Robinson this weekend.
This cruiserweight attraction is a curious one because oddsmakers are favoring Paul’s boxing experience (one amateur and one pro bout), while Robinson has a superior resume on a broader level of athletic accomplishment.
Who makes a statement?
Two stars from different walks of life have one common goal: Scoring that knockout victory on a stage where the world will be watching.@jakepaul and @nate_robinson battle on #TysonJones in 7⃣ days
Available in 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪🇳🇱 on #FITE https://t.co/xPFP3GDfKo pic.twitter.com/HsBej4jjZT
— FITE (@FiteTV) November 21, 2020
In the end, I think Nate Robinson will be able to get it done.
Though they’re very different sports, I feel like the level of training he had in past basketball endeavors can prepare him to be a capable enough boxer to best one of the Paul brothers.
Pick: Nate Robinson (+165)
A part-time writer and full-time broadcaster, Dylan has hosted MMA talk shows Lights Out and Pure Fight Radio with featured guests like Jens Pulver, Roy Nelson, Miesha Tate, and covered some of the biggest MMA promotions like Rumble in the Cage, Unified MMA, and King of the Cage.
