“I’ll be better next time”: Tyson claims to fight again after an unexpected result with Jones

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11:43 GMT 29.11.2020(updated at 12:45 GMT 11.29.2020) Short URL

Mike Tyson said after his return to the ring in the fight show with another boxing legend, Roy Jones Jr., that he would like to keep fighting. The result of the historic match declared a draw, in turn, caused a stir on social media.

“I could have done everything better”Tyson assured. “Everything I was doing could have done better, so God willing, I’ll be better at the next show,” he added.

However, the boxer also admitted he was afraid of injuries after being away from boxing for so long.

“I’m afraid it might hurt me. Why doesn’t anyone care about my butt? “Tyson joked in a post-fight interview.” I haven’t fought for 15 years. [Jones] He stopped fighting two years ago and everyone is worried about his butt. ”

Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, met on November 29 in Los Angeles (USA). The brawl, which took place without spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic, was scored from a distance by famous judges appointed by the World Boxing Council (WBC).

To the fighters they were not allowed to score a knockout and no winner was issued. Commission officials had stated that the fight was not about having veteran boxers fighting with all their might, but about a “tough match” to show off their skills.

The eight-round bout of two minutes each was declared a draw (76-76), although Tyson clearly appeared to be the most aggressive and dominant. According to a computerized system for evaluating blows in martial arts CompuBox the Iron Mike beat Jones 67-37 with a 57-28 advantage in power shots, including 35 to the body.

“Fighting like kids at a family reunion”

As expected, the meeting generated a wave of reactions in the network. Some made fun of the fighters for their age and boring match.

“Guys fighting like uncles at a family reunion,” Odell Beckham Jr., the Cleveland Browns football player, wrote on his Twitter.

Meanwhile, many internet users, including several big names in sports and entertainment, have turned to social networks show your appreciation by Tyson and Jones.

“They are over 50! Legends forever! Thanks Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr! “, he wrote el luchador de UFC Aljamain Sterling.

“At 50, these guys are fighting a real fight. Tyson isn’t offering power shots,” commented famous boxer George Foreman.

However, in most of the comments, users expressed their disagreement with the outcome of the fight, attributing the victory to Tyson.

“A the tie is not correct. Tyson won “, he wrote presenter Joy Taylor on her Twitter.

“You tell me this was a draw. Look at Jones’s face, brother. Tyson won that fight 100%“wrote another netizen.

“I think we all know Tyson won this match, but seeing him happy and happy with the draw says a lot about his growth. But hearing him say he wants to do it again excites me for the next one. You still have him champion.” commented another sympathizer of Tyson.