The Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones exhibition is over, however what occurs subsequent continues to be a fear
MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones appear to have come by means of their exhibition unscathed. That may be a aid. Boxing isn’t any sport for outdated males. It’s harmful, individuals do get harm and the older members get the higher the dangers turn out to be. There’s a motive the age restrict in beginner boxing is capped at 40 years outdated. Tyson is 54, his combating profession is lengthy up to now and, whereas he did get in some situation for this occasion, he’s hardly had the healthiest way of life in retirement. Roy Jones, 51, retired far more not too long ago from competitors however he suffered too many punishing knockouts in his profession for consolation. This was a spectacle and it generated curiosity nevertheless it’s not reassuring to see both man delivery punches.
It was disquieting too that just a few days forward of their exhibition the California State Athletic Fee, which had accepted some position in safeguarding this occasion, was seemingly at odds with the present’s organisers over whether or not knockouts had been allowed, whether or not there can be a winner. Having the WBC contain themselves on this bizarre combine to supply judges, albeit former champions, lent the occasion a component of legitimacy, clouding whether or not the members had been meant to be combating or going by means of the motions of an exhibition.
To display all of it as a pay-per-view, when the precise nature of this present was unclear (was it a efficiency? An exhibition? Had been they really going to be combating?), was simply one other ingredient in a probably poisonous brew.
Not less than it was restricted to eight two minute rounds and 12 ounce gloves, and so they had been each in the identical age bracket. It could have been far worse to have seen certainly one of them stepping into with a youthful man. So the worst didn’t occur, and Snoop Dogg as a commentator definitely introduced out the ridiculousness of the event. However issues can at all times worsen. It’s all enjoyable till somebody will get harm. If this occasion is deemed a hit, and the extent of curiosity in it suggests it could have been commercially profitable, then they’ll be tempted to do it once more. And once more. Extra legends will probably be tempted to hitch within the carnival. However eventually, I’m afraid, the journey must cease.
Boxing News examines the real legacies of Mike Tyson and Roy Jones here
