Mike Tyson to fight Roy Jones Jr for free

Boxing legend Mike Tyson after announcing his boxing comeback revealed he will take on Roy Jones Jr come September, 12 for free as he donates his big-money fee to charity.

The two fighters will meet in the ring in an eight-round exhibition bout.

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Mike Tyson told TMZ Sports: “Now I’m doing it with a lot more enthusiasm because I’m doing it for someone else.
“Nobody has to ever worry about me getting rich, or getting jealous, or saying I’m doing this for money.

“I’m not getting anything. I just feel good doing this because I can.” 

Tyson reportedly turned down a huge £16million offer for a bare-knuckle fight in order to take on Roy Jones Jr.

The is expected to generate big money on pay-per-view and on social media platform Triller.