Mike Tyson Vs Roy Jones Jr: Rules And Regulations For Exhibition Fight Confirmed

Two 50-something legends trading punches has divided fight fans between those dazzled by the star power and people who really wish it wasn't happening. But what's been clear from the start is this is officially an exhibition and won't go on either man's pro boxing record.

What's for certain is that Tyson vs Jones doesn't follow traditional exhibition rules, as both will be competing without headguards. It's also been announced that, while the contest won't have official ringside judges, there is likely to be guest judges scoring remotely.

"Let's call it an exhibition. That's what it is," Foster explained. "I want the public to know what this is because I don't want people to be disappointed. As long as they know this is an exhibition, I'm fine for everybody to earn."

"There's no official judges," Foster added. "The WBC is going to have some guest celebrity judges remotely, not official, not 10-9 [scores], nothing like that. No cumulative score. No winner announced."

"That's a very entertainment-centred thing. It's about entertainment. It's not about competition."

What we do know is that these rules are to be in place:

• The bout will take place over eight rounds timed at two minutes each.

• Neither boxer will is required to wear headgear.

• Tyson and Jones will be wearing 12-ounce gloves.

• If either boxer suffers a bad cut, the exhibition is over.

• Both fighters had to undergo complete medical testing in order to be cleared for the bout and both athletes entered VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency) testing prior to the contest.

So there is nothing officially stating the fight is immediately called off if one fighter is knocked down or that they won't be trying to hurt one another. Which could be good or bad, depending on your point of view.