Mike Tyson vs Jake PauIt is the fight that everyone is talking about – although perhaps not the most traditional boxing fans – considering that it is more business than sport, however, it will be a great spectacle.
Tyson will have turned 58 when the fight takes place
Now, Tyson has received what could be considered an advantage, as his wish for a rule change for the fight has been granted. Tyson and Paul They will now fight in two-minute rounds, something unusual. It must be remembered that “Iron” Mike is 57 years old and his boxing days are long behind him, while Paul is 27 and has just started his career as a professional boxer.
His bout has been sanctioned as a professional by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), even with the changes to the regular professional format of a bout.
Rules of the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
Paul and Tyson They will face each other in eight rounds of two minutes each, instead of the usual three minutes. They will also carry 14-ounce gloves, instead of the usual 10-ounce ones.
Tyson has admitted that he was the one who asked for the length of the rounds to be changed, although he remains a mystery why the weight of the gloves has been changed.
“I wanted shorter rounds to get more action,” Tyson said. Once again, we must remember that he is almost 60 years old.
“If we have shorter rounds, we will fight more and there will be more action“.
When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
The expected fight Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 20.
You can watch the fight live at Netflix
