Freddie Roach talks Mike Tyson's preparation for Roy Jones Jr and reveals high hopes for talented southpaw

Trainer Freddie Roach predicts Mike Tyson knockout in Roy Jones Jr exhibition match

Roach also heaps praise on prospect Eumir Marcial during exclusive interview

Boxing legend Freddie Roach has revealed that he believes Mike Tyson will go 'full-throttle' to gain the stoppage against Roy Jones Jr but has highlighted the threat of his opponent, especially with potential shots to the body in their exhibition match on November 28th.

Roach also spoke about an upcoming talent in the boxing world in the shape of talented southpaw Eumir Marcial, who fighting out of the Phillipines has been dubbed the successor to Manny Pacquiao who the legendary trainer has worked with winning several world titles.

The trainer spoke exclusively to PressBoxPR :

Mike Tyson v Roy Jones - feeling towards this fight?

"I spoke with Mike Tyson about ten days ago and I told him he doesn't know the meaning of the word 'exhibition.' He laughed but he knew what I meant. Mike is an old school fighter who only has one gear - forward.

"And I know when that bell rings, Mike will be swinging for the fences. I think Mike knocks Roy Jones out. But I did warn Mike that Roy has to be careful of Roy's left to the body. That's the punch Roy used to knock out Virgil Hill."

Please tell the UK about Eumir Marcial, one to watch?

"He sure is. Eumir hits really hard. He's a very slick southpaw and a pleasure to train. He has a good work ethic, he works his tail off, and he soaks in everything he is taught.

"He speaks three or four different languages fluently. Very bright. Just a few days into camp, his brother passed away and he decided to stay in camp instead of going back to the Philippines for the funeral.

"I know he was hurting inside but that showed me his dedication to being the best. He wants to bring back Olympic gold and a world title belt back to the Philippines. He loves his country so much. He's a gem."

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