Mike Tyson’s upcoming boxing match with Jake Paul will feature the use of headguards and 18oz gloves, it’s been claimed. Heavyweight boxer Dereck Chisora has revealed the proposed rules for the controversial bout.
The fight, which will see Tyson come out of retirement for a one-off contest against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, will be streamed on Netflix and both men are expected to receive substantial paydays. The fight is scheduled for July 20 at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, where over 80,000 spectators are expected.
However, British heavyweight Chisora has claimed that he knows what rules will be put in place for the bout, and has labelled them as a “f****** joke”. Speaking to reporter Radio Rahim, Chisora said: “I know for a fact they are using 18oz gloves and headguards if I’m not mistaken. I think so. So we’re watching a sparring match. It’s a f****** joke. You think I’m paying to watch that? “.
Boxers usually fight with 8 or 10oz gloves, while sparring with 14oz gloves to prepare for their bouts. While the gloves are heavier, they are filled with much more padding, taking significant power out of the blows so that fighters are not injured in training.
The use of headgear strongly suggests that this will indeed be an amateur bout rather than a professional one, with Tyson unlikely to be sanctioned as a professional due to being 58 years old at the time of fighting.
Netflix or the fighters haven’t shared any details about the fight on July 20. Paul has won 9 out of 10 professional boxing matches, only losing to Tommy Fury last year. Tyson had an exhibition match in 2020 but hasn’t fought a professional fight since 2005.
Nakisa Bidarian, who helped start MVP, said about the big fight: “Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a once-in-a-lifetime dream matchup and I anticipate it will be the most-watched boxing event in modern boxing history.”
Many are not convinced the fight is a good idea. However, Tyson explained: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul. He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years.
“It will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT. It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch.”
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