Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Professional Boxing Match Set for Summer Showdown

In a surprising turn of events, boxing legends Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to face off in a live Netflix event this summer. The big question on everyone’s mind is whether the match will be contested as a sanctioned professional bout or as an exhibition like Tyson’s last fight.

Despite their 30-year age gap, both fighters bring impressive records to the table. Paul boasts a 9-1 professional boxing record, while Tyson, a former heavyweight world champion, holds a remarkable 50-6 record from his illustrious pro career.

Many assumed that the fight between the 58-year-old Tyson and the 27-year-old Paul would be an exhibition with modified rules, including thicker gloves, shortened rounds, and the use of headgear. However, it has been confirmed that the two will actually be battling it out in a professional match.

The fight will take place over eight rounds, with both fighters putting their professional records on the line. While they won’t be wearing headgear, they will be using thicker-than-normal 14-ounce gloves, and rounds will be shortened to two minutes each. Unlike Tyson’s last exhibition match, a knockout will be allowed in this professional bout.

According to Most Valuable Promotions’ co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, both Tyson and Paul were intent on competing in a professional fight with a definitive outcome. The necessary steps were taken to have the match sanctioned in Texas, despite Tyson’s age.

This highly anticipated showdown will mark Tyson’s first professional fight in nearly 20 years, adding even more excitement to the event. When these two fighters step into the ring in July, one of their professional records will take a hit while the other will add another win to their column. It’s sure to be a thrilling and historic event for boxing fans everywhere.