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We finally have a ruling on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight.
Last month, it was revealed that the 27-year-old Paul would face the 57-year-old Tyson in a boxing match at Cowboys Stadium this summer.
There were initially questions as to whether the fight would be contested as a pro bout or an exhibition.
According to a report from ESPN, the bout has officially been sanctioned as a pro fight by the Texas State Athletic Commission with a few rule tweaks.
“Mike Tyson and Jake Paul signed on to fight each other with the desire to do so in a sanctioned professional fight that would have a definitive outcome,” said Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian.
Via ESPN
The July 20 bout between YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul and former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson will be classified as a sanctioned, professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.
The heavyweight showdown will be contested over eight, 2-minute rounds with each fighter using 14-ounce gloves. The outcome will affect their professional boxing records.
📋 Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules confirmed: [@ESPN]
👨⚖️ Officially sanctioned professional fight
✅ Result will go on official records
💥 Knockouts are allowed
🤼♂️ 8×2-minute rounds
🥊 14-ounce gloves
❌ No headgear📆 July 20th
🏟️ AT&T Stadium, Texas— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 29, 2024
Tyson and Paul will make history as the fight will feature two fighters with the largest age gap between them.
With the fight now being an officially sanctioned boxing match, the 31 year age difference between Paul and Tyson will be the largest gap between pro fighters in boxing history.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) April 29, 2024
This will be Tyson’s first pro fight since his final career loss against Kevin McBride in June 2005, nearly 20 years ago.