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Tyson vs Jones Jr. ends in a draw

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Tyson entered the ring with his signature attire — no socks, black trunks and draped with a towel rather than a robe.
Inside the ring, before the fight began, Tyson appeared to be blinking back tears. It was clearly an emotional moment as he prepared to fight for the first time in 15 years.
Early on, Tyson resembled his old self, too, charging after Jones and unleashing powerful punches. He nailed Jones with several powerful shots. Jones looked hurt in the second round after absorbing another shot to the body.
But after that, Jones frequently kept Tyson in a clinch to help neutralize Tyson’s power — and survive to the final bell.
"The body shots definitely took a toll," Jones said. "The body shots will make you exhausted."
But Tyson pointed out that Jones took the shots. "Hey, I respect that," Tyson said,

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...is/6437978002/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqVOPo8MteQ

Full fight with Snoop Dogg commentating (NSFW/Language)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTRl19Vun6c

Irregardless of the result I should imagine Jones was happy to get out of the ring with both ears intact.

No doubt, but I think ol' Iron Mike has mellowed with age yet obviously still in top condition and a great fighter. Plus it was an exhibition match and had different fight rules and objectives. I enjoyed seeing both of these fellas in the ring though and stick to the rules. Each are in exceptional fitness and could still give some of the younger fighters a run for their money.

I'd have loved to see Tyson fight Ali because as far as I'm aware they both had a healthy respect for each other.