Jake Paul has proposed a fascinating rule change for Mike Tyson ahead of their highly-touted boxing match that’s now 88 days away.
On Nov. 15, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will square off in a pro boxing match that will air on Netflix. The bout, which was initially scheduled to take place last month, will be held at the Dallas Cowboys’ home venue of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson and Paul attended a press conference in New York City on Sunday to promote their upcoming match. During the presser, Paul offered a major rule change to the former world champion, per George Glinski of talkSPORT.
“You’re the one that wanted eight, two-minute rounds,” Paul said in response to Tyson advising him to “be in good shape” for the bout. “Want to make it eight, threes? Don’t talk to me about shape.”
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will feature eight 2-minute rounds, and the boxers will 14-ounce gloves. Tyson, who turned 58 years of age on June 30, is 29 years older than the 27-year-old Paul.
As expected, things quickly got heated between the two polarizing boxers during the staredown in New York City:
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Paul rose to fame with his YouTube channel and performance as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series “Bizaardvark” which produced 63 episodes over three seasons. He is 10-1 as a professional boxer, with the only loss coming against Tommy Fury via split decision on Feb. 26, 2023.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Will Be Full Of Drama, One Way Or Another
There’s plenty of hype around Tyson vs. Paul for good reason. Not just because it could very well be the last official boxing match for “Iron Mike” in his storied career, but also because he and Paul are two of the world’s most polarizing athletes.
So it’ll be interesting to see who the fans cheer for at AT&T Stadium, and how social media will react after the bout. One way or another, Tyson vs. Paul will make plenty of headlines and deliver a bout that the sporting world will never forget.
