AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation this week approved terms for the July 20 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Netflix will provide live coverage of the bout between the 27-year-old Paul, a social media star-turned-boxer, and 57-year-old Tyson, who hasn’t fought since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
A Department of licensing and Regulation spokesperson said in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday that “this will be a professional bout with a referee and judges and the results will count as part of the fighters’ professional records. So — it’s an actual competitive fight.”
The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds; most men’s pro fights have three-minute rounds. The boxer’s gloves will weigh 14 ounces instead of the standard pro weight of 10 ounces; heavier gloves reduce the power of punches.
Brewers starter Joe Ross leaves after first inning vs. Marlins with lower back strain
Rosanna Arquette gushes over Pulp Fiction co
Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University
Never too late: Struff beats Fritz in Munich final for his first title at age 33
Woman, 18, dies after being shot at Delaware State University
An explosion razes a home in Maryland, sending 1 person to the hospital
Ricky Stenhouse punching Kyle Busch could lead to suspension
Villa boosts push for Champions League qualification with 3
'Real life' Martha from Baby Reindeer's million
Olivia Rodrigo shows off her abs in a bikini during sunny getaway