Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A Highly Anticipated Exhibition Battle That Could Shake Up the Boxing World

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has announced that his upcoming bout against YouTube sensation Jake Paul will be an exhibition rather than an official fight. Tyson, who retired from professional boxing in 2005, will be turning 58 just three weeks before facing Paul in Texas.

Paul, who is 27 years old, won his 10th professional fight last month against Ryan Bourland. However, this match will not count towards their professional records if it is indeed an exhibition. Despite being classified as an exhibition, the bout will be treated as a serious fight with none of the traditional rules associated with exhibitions.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has stated that an event has been requested by the promoter for that day, but no specific details on the fights have been confirmed. TDLR rules for exhibitions require larger gloves, shorter rounds, and fewer rounds compared to standard professional bouts. Tyson’s most recent exhibition was against Roy Jones Jr in April 2020, which ended in a draw.

Jake Paul has had a successful career in boxing, winning nine of his 10 fights, with his only loss coming to Tommy Fury in February 2023. Tyson remarked that Paul has come a long way from his beginnings in online content creation and expressed confidence in facing him in the ring. Despite his controversial past, including legal issues and prison sentences, Tyson remains a legend in the boxing world.

The match between Tyson and Paul is highly anticipated by fans around the world who are eager to see how this exhibition bout will unfold. Both fighters are expected to bring their best to the ring and create an exciting spectacle for boxing enthusiasts.

In conclusion, Mike Tyson’s upcoming match against YouTuber Jake Paul will be an exhibition rather than an official fight. The match will take place at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium with a seating capacity of 80,000 and broadcast live on Netflix without counting towards their professional records if it is indeed an exhibition.