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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will finally meet in the ring tonight, however, due to the circumstances of the fight, it will not look like a traditional fight.
In the controversial circumstances, 27-year-old Paul, at the peak of his athletic ability, takes on Tyson, 58, whose last professional fight was in 2005, when the YouTube sensation turned boxer was just eight years old.
Concerns were raised over the 31-year age gap between the unlikely duo, which were further raised when the fight had to be postponed earlier this year after ‘Iron Mike’ was hospitalized due to an ulcer flare-up.
Leading up to tonight’s fight, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation modified and approved several rules to reflect the unique nature of the clash.
Here is a complete list of the rules for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul will take place this Friday, November 15
Due to the circumstances of the fight and the gigantic age difference, the rules have been alerted.
The unique set of rules that have been implemented for tonight’s Netflix special are very similar to those for Tyson’s last exhibition fight four years ago against Roy Jones Jr.
However, this time, the fight will feature both men’s records as it has been sanctioned as an official professional fight.
How many rounds are Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
If Tyson or Paul fail to knock each other out, the blockbuster fight will last eight rounds, moving away from the traditional 10 or 12 rounds seen in standard professional fights.
How long does each round last?
Deviating further from the standard fight setup, the duo agreed to fight in eight two-minute rounds instead of the custom three-minute rounds.
Tyson revealed that he requested the shorter rounds before the fight became a professional fight, and both fighters asked for the fight to be kept to eight two-minute rounds when it was sanctioned as a professional fight.
When asked why he wanted the fight to be fought over a shorter distance, Tyson revealed: ‘I wanted shorter rounds because I wanted more action. If we only have two minutes, we will fight harder.’
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will follow similar rules to ‘Iron Mike’s’ exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr four years ago
Are knockouts allowed?
Unlike Tyson vs Jones Jr four years ago, when knockouts were not allowed, this time, since it is a sanctioned fight, a knockout victory will be allowed.
Both boxers have vowed to knock out the other and it’s safe to say neither will hold back during the eight-round spectacle as both want to produce a result that will be talked about for ages.
Glove weights, will they have head gear?
Despite safety concerns being raised, neither fighter will be wearing a helmet for the clash.
However, both fighters will wear heavier gloves for the occasion, with their gloves weighing 14 ounces instead of the fight standard 10 ounces.
14oz gloves are generally reserved for bag work and sparring sessions as they contain more padding. The reason for this change is still unclear.
Even though safety concerns were noted, none of the wrestlers will wear helmets for the class.
Both fighters will wear 14oz gloves, which are generally reserved for bag work and sparring sessions.
Scoring/judging system
If the fight goes the distance, the outcome of the contest will be determined by the three ringside judges.
A 10-point system will be implemented, meaning each round will be scored 10-9 for one of the fighters or 10-8 in the event of a knockdown.
Rounds can also be scored equally, 10-10 if the judges see nothing that would divide the two opponents.
Paul and Tyson could also have points deducted if the referee deems the fighter to have committed a serious foul.