Roy Jones Jr. Steps Up to Face Jake Paul After Mike Tyson's Withdrawal

The highly anticipated bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, initially scheduled for July 20 at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas, has been postponed. Tyson, who was deemed medically unfit to fight due to an ulcer flare-up, has left fans eager to know what will happen next.

A New Challenger Emerges

Enter Roy Jones Jr., a boxing legend who has expressed his willingness to step into the ring against Jake Paul. Jones, who went eight rounds with Tyson in an un-scored exhibition four years ago, sees this as a golden opportunity.

"I’m kind of thinking about that. I might try and get into shape in case that happens," Jones told Betway. "Maybe I get myself in shape for that."

Jones, who retired from boxing six years ago but made a one-off return against former UFC champion Anthony Pettis last September, is no stranger to comebacks. Despite losing on points in that fight, the 55-year-old is ready to take on new challenges.

The Road Ahead

Jones has been linked to potential fights against other notable opponents, including Tommy Fury and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. However, the prospect of facing Jake Paul seems to be the most appealing.

"I never thought about doing it before, but with the situation of the fight, I think that’s a great idea," Jones added. "I’ll be ready and in shape because if the fight doesn’t happen, then the ideal guy to substitute in place of Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul is something I have been thinking about."

What This Means for Boxing Fans

If Jones does step in, it promises to be one of the biggest fights of the decade, drawing significant attention from both traditional boxing fans and the newer audience brought in by Jake Paul. Tyson has called for his rescheduled fight against Paul to take place between October and December, but whether that will happen remains uncertain.

For now, all eyes are on Roy Jones Jr. and his potential to fill the void left by Tyson. Will he be able to get into shape and give Jake Paul a run for his money? Only time will tell.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova