Mike Tyson v Roy Jones Jr UK start time: Date, live stream and full undercard including Jack Paul and Badou Jack

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Mike Tyson will make his return to the ring this weekend in a special, showpiece clash with Roy Jones Jr.

Some 15 years on since retiring, ‘Iron Mike’ will lace up his gloves once again against a fellow boxing legend in an exhibition bout.

The Baddest Man on the Planet is returning to boxingGETTY

Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, Tyson has been showing off his incredible body transformation and looks in prime condition despite turning 54 years old in June.

Boxing fans have been stunned by the news of his comeback and now they only have a few days to wait until he’ll get back in the ring.

Tyson will face off against Jones Jr, a former heavyweight world champion himself.

‘Superman’ is 51 but has remained active in his later years, and was last in action in February 2018 when he beat Scott Sigmon in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida.

The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds. No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves.

Tyson vs Jones Jr: When is it?

Tyson and Jones Jr are will face off on Thanksgiving Weekend on Saturday, November 28 It is taking place at the Los Angeles’ Staples Centre, California The undercard is expected to start at 1am in the UK on Sunday morning The main event between Tyson and Jones is set to get under way between 4am and 5am in the UK

Tyson vs Jones Jr: How to watch

The fight will be shown on BT Sport Box Office at a cost of £19.95 Their live coverage will get under way at 1am The first hour of the event (between 1am and 2am) will be available for all BT Sport subscribers to watch without additional charge on BT Sport 1 HD, BTSport.com and the BT Sport app You can live stream the fight online HERE

Mike Tyson has not fought professional in over 15 yearsAFP - Getty

Tyson vs Jones Jr: Undercard

The undercard will involve several exhibition fights.

Youtuber Jack Paul will take on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson while former two-weight world champion Badou Jack will also be in action.

London’s Viddal Riley, who has played a key role in the string of Youtube boxing fights in recent years, will also be facing UFC fighter Rashad Coulter at the event.

Main card

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr, WBC Frontline Championship Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson, cruiserweight Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan, light heavyweight Viddal Riley vs. Rashad Coulter, cruiserweights

Preliminary card

Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright, lightweight Irvin Gonzalez Jr. vs. Edward Vasquez, featherweight Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones, heavyweight