Mike Tyson Required to Pass Two Medical Tests for Fight Against Jake Paul in July

Mike Tyson is set to make a sensational return to the boxing ring to take on Jake Paul in July, but the boxing icon will first need to pass two medical tests in order for the fight to go ahead.

Tyson, who will be 58 by the time of the showdown, is facing criticism from critics who have condemned the matchup with the 27-year-old Paul. The fight is set to be streamed on Netflix to millions of viewers worldwide.

According to USA Today, fighters over the age of 36 are required to submit ‘favourable results’ from an electroencephalogram (EEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG) before being allowed to compete. These tests are used to evaluate brain disorders and detect heart problems, respectively.

Tyson’s last fight was against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, which ended in a split draw. However, Paul will present a different challenge altogether given his young age and impressive boxing record, with nine wins out of 10 bouts.

There have been conflicting reports over whether the Tyson-Paul fight will be a professional or exhibition match, but Jones Jr claims he has heard that it has been ‘upgraded’ to a real fight.

Despite Tyson’s age, Jones Jr warns that the former heavyweight champion should not be underestimated, as he still possesses the power and skill that made him a boxing legend with 44 knockout victories in his career.

The fight between Tyson and Paul is shaping up to be a must-watch event, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of this intriguing matchup between the seasoned veteran and the rising star in the boxing world.