The Truth About The Mike Tyson VS. Jake Paul Fight
The truth about the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight has finally hit the surface. Some may say it’s a bigger joke than when it first got announced. They’re gonna be wearing larger boxing gloves, No judges, Shorter rounds, meaning it’s a much shorter fight.
Mike Tyson VS Jake Paul Rules
This fight will have some interesting rules according to GiveMeSport.com, The fighters will be using larger gloves instead of the usual 10 oz gloves, which are mostly used in sparring. two-minute rounds, instead of the usual three-minute rounds, which will cut the fight down by a third of the time. There are no official Judges, so the only way to win is by knockout. And with gloves that feel like pillows a knockout is unlikely beyond a fluke.https://twitter.com/howiemandel/status/1782455203964559417
Social media is on fire regarding this fight. However, you have to admit that whether it is an exhibition or if it’s going to be governed by professional rules, this will be very entertaining, to say the least.
The Checklist Before The Opening Bell
Each fighter has to pass a drug test, and according to usatoday.com “Marijuana is on the list of banned substances used by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)”. If Mike Tyson or Jake Paul failed their drug test, they would face a 90-day suspension and a fine and if that boxer is declared the winner, the fight would result in a no-contest. but without judges, that would get thrown out of the equation. Again, the only way a fighter’s hand will be raised as the winner is by knockout.
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The Rules Could be Changed
These rules can change depending on who’s in charge of the fight. Especially if too many people become upset with the rules and it affects ticket sales. Many people are still considering this to be a publicity stunt or a payday for each fighter.
I have come to the realization that you can play football, baseball, tennis, or golf, yet I have never seen anyone play boxing. So whether it’s exhibition, or by professional rules, Jake Paul will still get in the ring with Iron Mike Tyson. And with the biggest social media draw (Jake Paul) attached to the biggest and baddest name in professional boxing, it’s sure to do great numbers.