https://www.news.com.au/sport/boxing/mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-boxing-live-lege...39m ago November 29, 2020
Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr round by round updates
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Round 1 – Tyson comes out swinging. The 54-year-old was clearly the aggressor in the first round and dominated the early exchanges. ESPN boxing guru Dan Rafael wrote on Twitter: "Tyson by the the aggressor".
Round 2 – Tyson wins the round. Jones struggling to find timing. Tyson's cornerman says at the end of the round: "You're throwing missiles".
Round 3 – Roy Jones Jr is sloppy in the ring. Struggling to land any shots. Tyson has won all three rounds. An accidental headbutt delays the round.
Round 4: Tyson still yet to lose a round. Tyson lands a heavy body shot that forces Jones to hug Tyson and slow the round.
Round 5 – Tyson clips Jones in the final exchange before the bell. Tyson is landing shots on the inside. Jones appears to be fatiguing. Veteran Boxing commentator Bob Sheridan says he has it scored Tyson 50-45.
Round 6 – Slowest round of the fight. Tyson shows a few trademark uppercuts but fails to land them.
Round 7 – Mike Tyson controlling the fight. Lands a couple of painful body shots. Jones Jr needs a knockout to win this fight.
Round 8 – Jones Jr lands a couple combinations, but also appears to struggle with a leg injury. Both fighters look for relief by repeatedly coming forward for a hug in the clinch.
Tyson will be awarded the fight on the unofficial judges' cards. Jones Jr was lucky to win one round.