Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson has been confirmed to be a professionally sanctioned fight, and will go on their official records.
YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul is set to go blow-for-blow with one of the sports’ greatest Mike Tyson, held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for Netflix’s first live sports event.
Paul has faced a fair bit of backlash for the substantial 31-year age gap between the two. Many are concerned for the health of his opponent who may potentially suffer major injuries, stepping into the ring at 58 years old.
The fight was believed to be an exhibition bout, and wouldn’t be a licensed fight as revealed by ‘Iron Mike’ in an interview. However, Paul has since confirmed the fight to be a professional match on April 29.
“Mike Tyson wanted it to be a pro fight. Netflix wanted it to be a pro fight. So I agreed to make it a pro fight. Winner takes all,” he wrote on X.
Mike Tyson wanted it to be a pro fight. Netflix wanted it to be a pro fight. So I agreed to make it a pro fight. Winner takes all pic.twitter.com/fNLnIiD8fM
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 29, 2024
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules explained
The rules for the contest have sparked massive debate, with them being unclear and still up in the air since the fight was announced. However, the official rules for the fight have now been confirmed.
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As aforementioned, the bout will be a professionally sanctioned match. Results will be recorded on both fighter’s official records.
Being a professional match, there will be no headguards. Fighters will be wearing 14oz gloves. Knockouts are permitted as they go head-to-head in eight 2-minute rounds.
New rules for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul:– The bout is an officially sanctioned professional fight.– The result will be recorded on official records.– Knockouts are permitted.– The fight will consist of eight 2-minute rounds.– Fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves.– No headgear… pic.twitter.com/bTmwLFwxxT
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) April 29, 2024
Despite being warned by a doctor to wear headguards to prevent brain injury, fears have still been dismissed by Tyson’s coach Rafael Cordeiro, who insists the legendary boxer is still in excellent shape.
Furthermore, his coach firmly believes that fans will be in for a treat when the 58-year-old enters the ring on fight night. But we’ll just have to see how ‘The Problem Child’ handles one of the greatest boxers.