‘Mike Tyson signed terms on comeback fight TWO MONTHS AGO’

Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson signed terms on his sensational return to the ring almost two months ago, according to Roy Jones Jr’s business partner.

Tyson, aged 54, will face Roy Jones Jr, 51, in his first fight for 15 years in Los Angeles on September 12. 

The eight-round exhibition clash on September 12 is billed as the ‘Frontline Battle’. 

Mike Tyson is set to come out of retirement for an exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr

Jones Jr and Tyson are expected to face off in an eight-round clash on September 12 this year

Tyson has been undergoing rigorous training in recent months and he has been open in his willingness to return to the ring – with a number of possible opponents mooted including Evander Holyfield, 57.

But now he has confirmed a fight with Jones Jr, who is considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in history. 

The pair were filmed signing their contracts, with Tyson appearing to smoke marijuana as he did so.

Dean Toole, CEO Of Island Fights and Jones’ business partner, told Sportsmail: ‘Roy will fight anybody, anywhere. 

Tyson signing the contract for the fight (left) and Jones Jr doing the same (right)

‘If someone calls Roy out in his career it’s a done deal, he could be 80-years-old – if someone mentions his name, he’s fighting them.’

The fight was initially sealed two months ago, with Toole adding: ‘Roy called me (at) about 11.30 at night about a month and a half, two months ago, and told me he’d got the fight, he was fighting Tyson and he sent me a video of them on Zoom – both signing their contracts.’  

Jones Jr, a four-weight world champion, won fights in 2017 and 2018 in what was his 75th pro fight. 

Jones Jr told sports.ru: ‘I had no intention of going back and fighting again but, for the sake of Mike Tyson, I agree to make an exception.’

Jones Jr still needs to pass medicals in California, with paperwork being submitted for them this week. 

Tyson has been working out during lockdown as he prepares for a return to the ring

Jones Jr has not competed at heavyweight level since losing to Antonio Tarver in 2004

Tyson has been inactive since 2005 but has not been short of offers for comeback fights

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson, now 54, has been preparing for a return

Tyson was eyeing a trilogy bout with Evander Holyfield but will now face Jones Jr

Jones Jr fighting Enzo Maccarinelli during a bout in Moscow on December 12, 2015