The bout took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 28, 2020, and was sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).

His first bout lasted for four rounds and took place at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 20, 2006,[4] against former professional boxer and Tyson's sparring partner Corey Sanders.

"[8] Mixed Martial Arts coach Rafael Cordeiro was selected to be Trainer and Cornerman to Tyson for the exhibition bout.

[9][10] Jones' last bout of his 29-year-long career took place on February 8, 2018, in which he defeated Scott Sigmon via unanimous decision at the Bay Center In Pensacola, Florida.

Jones announced his retirement after the bout, but left the door open for a return against former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, saying, "Dana, I know you're listening.

[12] According to celebrity agent Max Markson, who was acting as the middleman between Amatruda and Tyson's team, "Mike read the story in the Daily Mail that he would be fighting a rugby player.

After two months of negotiations between Tyson's Legends Only League and Holyfield failed to finalize a deal between the two fighters, it was announced on July 23, 2020, that Jones had signed a contract to face Tyson, with the exhibition initially scheduled to take place on September 12 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, alongside other boxers appearing on the undercard.

[19] Undercards included social media star Jake Paul fighting NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Champion Nate Robinson.

Musical acts included YG, French Montana, Snoop Dogg, Swae Lee, Wiz Khalifa, and Saint Jhn.

[20] In summer 2020, the League struck a deal with Triller for the emerging social media platform to license the broadcasting rights to the event.

[22] At a press conference hosted by Triller on October 29, it was announced that the fight would take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

[26] Compubox numbers showed that Tyson outlanded Jones by a wide margin,[27] and sportswriter Dan Rafael described Pazienza's scorecard as 'pure insanity'.