It was supposed to be a charity fight, a return to the rings for a good cause, and not a big money story. “I'm not going to make any money. Probably my wife's business, because she's a partner, will. But my part will go (to charity) ”, assured Mike Tyson by announcing his comeback fifteen years after his last fight. Good feelings that seem to have been shattered.
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According to information from the specialist site The Ring, the exhibition fight between the 54-year-old legend and Roy Jones Jr should not go as planned on September 12, but could be postponed to November 28. The reason ? The Tyson clan would like to maximize the superstar's earnings for his return to the ring.
Take the time to communicate about pay-per-view in the United States
In the absence of revenue related to the ticketing - this event will be held behind closed doors because of the health crisis linked to the coronavirus requires -, the revenue from the broadcast will constitute the bulk of the revenue for this fight. They therefore want to take the time to communicate around pay-per-view in the United States, television appearances being scheduled to generate excitement around this fight, which has already inherited a small name: "Frontline Battle" . To boost this great comeback fifteen years after his defeat against Kevin McBride, the media Triller, which will broadcast this exhibition in the United States, has also planned a documentary of 10 episodes.
⚠️ Mike Tyson VS Roy Jones Jr has been postponed from September 12 to November 28 according to Ring Magazine! pic.twitter.com/eKN3Ljf5nJ
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