Mike Tyson to Fight Roy Jones Jr. in 8-Round Exhibition The fight, called the Frontline Battle, is set for Pay-per-view and Triller on Sept. 12. The event is currently slated to be conducted in California. Tyson confirmed in a recent interview that the fight is real. Mike Tyson, via 'TMZ' Jones also confirmed the upcoming match while revealing a bit of his strategy. Roy Jones Jr., via 'TMZ' After years of personal and public struggles, Tyson says he's made training a priority.