As we draw nearer to the huge boxing clash this Friday, many people will be wondering what the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules are ahead of this unique clash that features a YouTuber, turned boxer and a former legend of the ring.
What Are The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Rules Ahead Of Their Boxing Bout?
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson were meant to step into the ring back in July, but Tyson had to postpone the clash after he suffered an ulcer-flare up.
The good news for boxing fans is that the bout was put back to Friday 15th November 2024 – which is now just days away.
It’s a match-up that has also been given ‘pro-status’ and not an exhibition event, which is often the case when an influencer (or old pro) fights.
Mike Tyson will be fighting for the 59th time – and was last seen 19 years back when losing to Irish boxer Kevin McBride which led to the former two-time heavyweight champion retiring.
Jake Paul is one of the latest line of YouTuber turned boxers, but with a record of 10 wins (1 defeat) he’s fast made a name for himself in the ring.
Paul’s only loss came at the hands of Tommy Fury in 2023 but has since bounced back to win four times.
You can see the hype building in the recent Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson press release – where Paul wears a diamond-spiked ear guard in a clear jibe at Tyson after his ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield in 1997.
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight time will be 4am for UK viewers and be LIVE on Netflix.
How Many Rounds Will The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fight Be?
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight will be staged over eight rounds, with each round lasting 2 minutes.
Meaning, if the fight goes the distance boxing fans will see them in the ring for just 16 minutes.
The normal time for each round in men’s boxing is 3 minutes.
This shorter time for each round was agreed by both fighters – with Mike Tyson saying that he wanted the 2 minute rounds so there would be more action and more fighting.
The fight will end if there is a stoppage inside the eight round distance.
But, if not, and the fight goes the full eight rounds – the winner will be decided on the judges’ scorecards.
What Weight Is The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fight?
The next of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules to note is that the fight will be fought as a heavyweight clash.
This means both boxers can weigh-in at ANY weight – with no top heavy limit in this division.
Whereas Mike Tyson did all his boxing at heavyweight, Jake Paul is moving up to this weight for the first time. He’s previous fought at 185lbs or 200lbs.
Therefore, Paul has had to bulk up in his preparation for this Mike Tyson fight – and has recently said his weight is around 224lbs, which would make him almost 40lbs heavier than his Tommy Fury bout in 2023.
What Are The Glove Sizes For The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fight?
Heavyweight fighters in this division would normally wear 10oz gloves, but the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson glove sizes will be 14oz.
While just like in a normal pro heavyweight fight, there are NO headguards.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – Who Is The Favourite To Win?
According to the best boxing betting sites in the UK, Jake Paul is the favourite to win – priced at odds-on around 8/13 with most firms.
With Mike Tyson in offer as the second favourite in this two-horse race at around 7/4 in the market. While a draw is 10/1.
Jake Paul to win in Rounds 4 or 5 are also the favoured option in his market – both at 14/1
