Mike Tyson returns to boxing ring after 15 years to face Roy Jones Jr

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years.
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years. (Photo | AP)
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 years. (Photo | AP)
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Mike Tyson (C) heads to the ring for an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson (C) heads to the ring for an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mario Lopez speaks onstage at the exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mario Lopez speaks onstage at the exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson enters the ring for an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson enters the ring for an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
French Montana and Swae Lee perform onstage during at the exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
French Montana and Swae Lee perform onstage during at the exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
SAINt JHN performs onstage during at the exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
SAINt JHN performs onstage during at the exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Snoop Dogg performs onstage at an exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Snoop Dogg performs onstage at an exhibition boxing bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the fourth round against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the fourth round against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the fifth round against Roy Jones Jr during an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson throws a punch during the fifth round against Roy Jones Jr during an exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Roy Jones Jr (L) and Mike Tyson pose for photos after their exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. The bout was unofficially ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside. Tyson and Jones fought eight two-minute rounds, and both emerged smiling and apparently healthy from a highly unusual event. (Photo | AP)
Roy Jones Jr (L) and Mike Tyson pose for photos after their exhibition boxing bout in Los Angeles. The bout was unofficially ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside. Tyson and Jones fought eight two-minute rounds, and both emerged smiling and apparently healthy from a highly unusual event. (Photo | AP)
Kiki Tyson, Sophie Watts, Mike Tyson, John Ryan and Azheem Spicer (From Left) pose in the locker room after Tyson's exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Kiki Tyson, Sophie Watts, Mike Tyson, John Ryan and Azheem Spicer (From Left) pose in the locker room after Tyson's exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson is interviewed after an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson is interviewed after an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson (L) stands with Jamaine Ortiz after Tyson's exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson (L) stands with Jamaine Ortiz after Tyson's exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson poses for photos after an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)
Mike Tyson poses for photos after an exhibition boxing bout against Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. (Photo | AP)

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