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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul rules: How many rounds, weight, what size gloves will be used and are they wearing headguards?
It's not your usual boxing match on Netflix
MIKE TYSON and Jake Paul will meet in their blockbuster boxing fight TONIGHT - with the pair fighting under different rules to usual prizefighters.
The Problem Child put Mike Perry through six brutal rounds in his last fight which ended with a stoppage win.
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And it helped Paul rebuild his reputation in the ring as it was his third consecutive triumph since losing to Tommy Fury in February 2023.
However, the social media sensation now faces a tougher test as he'll be going up against boxing legend Mike Tyson.
Tyson, 58, showed signs of brilliance in his last exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr.
Furthermore, the number of rounds and glove sizes has made this huge Texas event a little more exciting.
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How many rounds will there be in Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
The huge bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be a maximum of eight rounds of two minutes each.
That differs to the usual in boxing, which has three-minute rounds.
It was initially scheduled for Saturday, July 20 but Tyson had to pause training after an ulcer flare-up earlier this year.
However, Iron Mike is back on track to face his social media opponent.
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Paul has the ability to go eight rounds having gained experience over the years and this was last shown in his six-round knockout win against bareknuckle champion Mike Perry.
What weight are Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fighting at?
The fight has been sanctioned at heavyweight.
Tyson spent his whole career in boxing's top division but to this point, Paul had been fighting at light-heavyweight and cruiserweight.
His fight against Tommy Fury saw him weigh in at 185lbs, but the Problem Child has packed on muscle and tipped the scales at 228.4lbs.
That was, surprisingly, heavier than Tyson - who was 227.2lbs at the weigh-in.
What size gloves are Jake Paul and Mike Tyson using?
It has been confirmed that Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will both use 14oz gloves instead of 10oz.
Heavier gloves do NOT hit harder - in fact, they have the opposite effect.
They are usually reserved for training and sparring as they have more padding and are designed to soften blows and reduce the risk of injury.
Are Jake Paul and Mike Tyson wearing headguards?
In short, no.
Both fighters will be in the ring without headguards as the fight has been professional sanctioned.
Are knockouts allowed in Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
Yes, knockouts WILL be allowed in the fight.
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Will the fight count towards Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's boxing records?
Yes, as mentioned above, the fight has been sanctioned by the Texas Athletic and is a fully professional content that will count towards the career records of both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
Paul is currently 10-1 (7KOs) as a pro, while Tyson is 50-6 (44KOs).
Tyson's last pro fight was a defeat to Kevin McBride in June 2005 and his last pro win came in February 2003 - Paul was aged six years, one month at the time.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson full rules
- Heavyweight fight
- Eight two-minute rounds
- No headguards
- KOs allowed
- Professionally sanctioned
- 14oz gloves
What has been said?
Boxing legend Mike Tyson revealed the reason for wanting shorter rounds.
"I wanted shorter rounds for more action. If we have shorter rounds, we’ll fight more. More action. I’m just looking forward to this.
"Forget what my wife and kids are, thinking about just this one moment, just stick with me and don’t feel sorry for me. Don’t worry about me. That’s all.
"Forget what my wife and kids are, thinking about just this one moment, just stick with me and don’t feel sorry for me. Don’t worry about me. That’s all.
"It has nothing to do with my kids. It’s all about me. Nothing to do [with them]. And sometimes I wonder, is that bad? Is that my ego, where it’s just to hell with everybody,
"I don’t care [that] my health is risked or anything, it’s just who I am. They knew I was that way before they married me.
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Tyson added "They knew I was that way when I had them and then when they were kids, and I’m just going to always be there. I’m always going to test myself. I’m always gonna push the envelope.
"I’m always very nervous and apprehensive until it gets closer to the fight."
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