Tyson vs. Jones rules revealed: No winner will be declared on fight night

Fight fans may have to lower their expectations on what they can get out of the upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.

The two-minute, eight-round exhibition between the 54-year-old former heavyweight champion and former four-division champion Jones is set to take place on November 29 (Philippine time) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. It will air on pay-per-view for a price tag of $49.99.

“Let’s call it an exhibition. That’s what it is. I want the public to know what this is because I don’t want people to be disappointed. As long as they know this is an exhibition, I’m fine for everybody to earn,” California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster told MMA Fighting

“There’s no official judges. The WBC is going to have some guest celebrity judges remotely, not official, not 10-9 [scores], nothing like that. No cumulative score. No winner announced. That’s a very entertainment centered thing. It’s about entertainment. It’s not about competition.”

So while Tyson had constantly spoken about going for a knockout against the 51-year-old Jones, it would hardly matter as there will be no winner to be declared that evening.

“There’s no winner going to be announced. I do think that’s very important to get out there,” Foster stressed.

“The unofficial scores are for entertainment only and that’s done by the WBC remotely. Not by the commission cause the commission didn’t credential those judges because of COVID. It’s for entertainment purposes only. There’s no official winner at the end of this.”

And while the rules of the bout would definitely make many fans think twice about buying the PPV, Foster stated that what they are paying for is a chance to see two boxing legends go at it.

“It’s going to be fun. It is what it is and it’s not more than it is but it’s going to be fun. They’re both wonderful champions. These are legends of the sport.”

Other key rules in place for the eight-round exhibition:

• The exhibition is over if either boxer suffers a bad cut
• Boxers will be required to wear 12-ounce gloves
• Boxers will not wear a head protector

— LA, GMA News