Boxing fans should just take the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. fight for what it is: two legends who just feel the need to scratch a boxing itch and make good money out of it.

In the first place, it is not even a legitimate contest. The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), which is supervising the affair, has listed the November 29 (Manila time) meeting between Tyson and Jones as a mere exhibition fight. The standard rules of boxing have even been altered to fit the physical limitation of the boxers. The “fight” will only be for eight rounds and each round will only have a two-minute duration instead of the usual three. The boxers will also be required to use bigger, 12-ounce gloves to cushion the impact of their punches.

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