Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules: Number of rounds, start time, gloves, weight details and if KO’s are allowed in huge Netflix bout
Mike Tyson’s huge crossover fight with Jake Paul tonight is going to be taking place under a modified rule set. The 58-year-old heavyweight legend will face the YouTuber, 31 years his junior, in a huge crossover event in Arlington, Texas. Paul and Tyson clashed at the weigh-in before fight nightGetty Follow live updates of Paul vs Tyson HERE The fight was originally planned to take place in July, however, the bout was postponed due to medical issues with Tyson. But a new date was confirmed and it will go ahead as Paul faces ‘Iron Mike’ only four years after starting his boxing career on the undercard of the icon’s clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020. That draw with Jones Jr. is the only time ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ has laced up his gloves since retiring as a professional in 2005. ‘The Problem Child’ boasts a record of 10-1 inside the squared circle having knocked out Mike Perry on his original Tyson fight date. Paul vs Tyson: Fight rules The bout will be classified as a sanctioned, professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. It will be contested at Tyson’s former heavyweight class – which will be a debut in the division for Paul, who usually operates at cruiserweight (200lbs). Tyson looked shredded at the official weigh-in as he tipped the scales at 227.2lbs (103kg) while Paul flexed his arms and let out a primal roar, weighing in at 228.4lbs (103.6kg). It will be fought over eight two-minute rounds – despite Paul’s offer to Tyson to increase each round by a minute. Both Paul and Tyson will sport 14-ounce gloves, rather than the 10oz that pros normally use, adding some more protection to both fighters’ wrists and hands. As it is a sanctioned fight, each fighter can knock down or knock out their opponent while no headgear will be worn. The result will also affect their professional boxing records. There are some rule changes for this fight, despite it being professionalGetty Paul vs Tyson: Fight rules Fight contested at heavyweight A maximum of eight two-minute rounds Knockouts permitted Both fighters will wear 14oz. gloves No headgear allowed Fight result to count towards official records Paul vs Tyson: How to follow This clash will take place TONIGHT and will be held at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It will get started in the early hours of Saturday morning for UK fans, with the card set to get underway at around 1am. The main event will then be expected at 4am depending on the timings of the rest of the undercard fights. This event will be streamed on Netflix, which will be their first venture into live combat sports. The fight will be available to all Netflix subscribers, meaning an estimated 16.3 million UK households can watch the action for no extra cost. You can sign up for Netflix here for an initial £7.99 per month. talkSPORT will also be across the event, with coverage in the build-up to the fight and on talkSPORT.com. Our team out in the States will bring you exclusive content and updates throughout the night. You can keep right across Tyson versus Paul on the talkSPORT Network and the talkSPORT Boxing Youtube Channel too! To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tips This is how Paul and Tyson’s stats shape up Paul vs Tyson: What has been said? The extra padding in the gloves for this fight means it is less likely that a knockout will occur. However, iconic boxing referee Richard Steele has warned Paul that Tyson’s power is still going to be incredible. Steele said: “That’s still a small glove thinking about the power of Mike Tyson. “I don’t see the guy going that distance with Tyson. Because Tyson, he’s so strong and he’s an ex-champion. “He knows what he’s doing and for two minutes… he can go all out.” He added: “Tyson’s still dangerous. He has so much power… “I just hope he don’t end up getting hurt or hurt the other guy.”
Mike Tyson’s huge crossover fight with Jake Paul tonight is going to be taking place under a modified rule set.
The 58-year-old heavyweight legend will face the YouTuber, 31 years his junior, in a huge crossover event in Arlington, Texas.
Follow live updates of Paul vs Tyson HERE
The fight was originally planned to take place in July, however, the bout was postponed due to medical issues with Tyson.
But a new date was confirmed and it will go ahead as Paul faces ‘Iron Mike’ only four years after starting his boxing career on the undercard of the icon’s clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020.
That draw with Jones Jr. is the only time ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ has laced up his gloves since retiring as a professional in 2005.
‘The Problem Child’ boasts a record of 10-1 inside the squared circle having knocked out Mike Perry on his original Tyson fight date.
Paul vs Tyson: Fight rules
The bout will be classified as a sanctioned, professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.
It will be contested at Tyson’s former heavyweight class – which will be a debut in the division for Paul, who usually operates at cruiserweight (200lbs).
Tyson looked shredded at the official weigh-in as he tipped the scales at 227.2lbs (103kg) while Paul flexed his arms and let out a primal roar, weighing in at 228.4lbs (103.6kg).
It will be fought over eight two-minute rounds – despite Paul’s offer to Tyson to increase each round by a minute.
Both Paul and Tyson will sport 14-ounce gloves, rather than the 10oz that pros normally use, adding some more protection to both fighters’ wrists and hands.
As it is a sanctioned fight, each fighter can knock down or knock out their opponent while no headgear will be worn. The result will also affect their professional boxing records.
Paul vs Tyson: Fight rules
- Fight contested at heavyweight
- A maximum of eight two-minute rounds
- Knockouts permitted
- Both fighters will wear 14oz. gloves
- No headgear allowed
- Fight result to count towards official records
Paul vs Tyson: How to follow
This clash will take place TONIGHT and will be held at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
It will get started in the early hours of Saturday morning for UK fans, with the card set to get underway at around 1am.
The main event will then be expected at 4am depending on the timings of the rest of the undercard fights.
This event will be streamed on Netflix, which will be their first venture into live combat sports.
The fight will be available to all Netflix subscribers, meaning an estimated 16.3 million UK households can watch the action for no extra cost.
You can sign up for Netflix here for an initial £7.99 per month.
talkSPORT will also be across the event, with coverage in the build-up to the fight and on talkSPORT.com.
Our team out in the States will bring you exclusive content and updates throughout the night.
You can keep right across Tyson versus Paul on the talkSPORT Network and the talkSPORT Boxing Youtube Channel too!
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tips
Paul vs Tyson: What has been said?
The extra padding in the gloves for this fight means it is less likely that a knockout will occur.
However, iconic boxing referee Richard Steele has warned Paul that Tyson’s power is still going to be incredible.
Steele said: “That’s still a small glove thinking about the power of Mike Tyson.
“I don’t see the guy going that distance with Tyson. Because Tyson, he’s so strong and he’s an ex-champion.
“He knows what he’s doing and for two minutes… he can go all out.”
He added: “Tyson’s still dangerous. He has so much power…
“I just hope he don’t end up getting hurt or hurt the other guy.”
