#Mike Tyson’s comeback fight vs. Roy Jones Jr. postponed to Nov. 28

Mike Tyson waited 14 years to get back in the ring, so what’s a few more months?

The former heavyweight champion was set to fight Roy Jones Jr. on Sept. 12, but the match has now been postponed until Nov. 28, according to multiple reports.

The reason for the delay is that Tyson’s side believes it can “maximize revenue by rescheduling,” The Ring reported Sunday. It is still set to be held without fans in attendance at Dignity Health Park in Carson, Calif., and broadcast on pay-per-view.

The 54-year-old Tyson retired from boxing in 2005 and has only fought in a series of 2006 exhibitions since then. He has spent the last few months getting into better shape, updating his progress often via social media.

California State Athletic Commission executive officer Andy Foster previously said the fight would be a sparring session, but the 51-year-old Jones, who last fought in 2018, was preparing for the worst.

“It’s a sparring session, but you have to remember, I’m the small guy here,” Jones recently told Yahoo Sports. “Andy Foster can’t control Mike once Mike gets in the ring. I’ve got to defend myself like I’m in a real fight. If Mike goes out there and decides to start hammering, what am I supposed to do, look at Andy?

“Hell no! I’ve got to defend myself and get back in it. I have heard what Andy Foster said, but I also know what Mike said and I can’t depend upon Andy Foster when I am in the ring with Mike. You hear me? I have to get myself ready for whatever Mike may bring. I have to be ready for war.”