The eyes of the sports world will be on AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 as Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will compete in a boxing match. And while the eyes of the sports world may be on this bout more due to morbid curiosity than due to the legitimacy of this event, that does not change the fact that there is a ton of interest in this fight. That has led to some wild rumors about the rules for this bout, which we attempt to clear up here in this breakdown of the Paul vs Tyson rules so bettors can make their boxing betting picks with as much knowledge as possible.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Rules
Some of the rumors surrounding the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have included rumors about what kind of boxing gloves would be used, the use of headgear, and whether there would be additional fighters involved in the bout. But as we get closer to this fight, details continue to emerge that have put many of those rumors to bed. Below are the key rules that sports fans, bettors, and fans of the overall circus of this event should be aware of.
Is Paul vs Tyson a Professional Fight?
Amazingly, the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is indeed a sanctioned professional fight. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations approved this bout as such, meaning that standards will need to be upheld in terms of legitimacy that were rumored not to be there when this event was first announced.
This decision killed off one of the least intelligent rumors about this fight, which was that Jake Paul was not going to be tested for PEDs, meaning that he would be able to beef up on steroids before the fight. No governing body would allow that in a sanctioned fight for safety reasons, meaning that both fighters will be clean for the fight, as it should be.
How Many Rounds In Paul vs Tyson Fight?
The Paul vs Tyson bout will be an eight-round fight, with each round consisting of two minutes each. This is shorter than the usual main event boxing match, which usually consists of 12 rounds of three minutes each. But this makes sense given that Paul is not a professional fighter, as much as he wants to be one, while Tyson is 58 years old and has not fought in a competitive setting in quite some time.
What Kind of Gloves Will Be Used?
Another major question mark going into this fight was the type of boxing gloves that would be used. The original rumors were that an 18-ounce glove would be used, which is heavy by boxing standards. While that sounds dangerous, it provides way more protection when taking power punches, which would protect Paul from the thunderous shots from Tyson.
Instead, a 14-ounce glove is slated to be used in this bout. That will allow the bigger punches from both men to make a more serious impact, which could lead to a knockout from someone in this fight. At the very least, it will keep this from being a pillow fight, and add some much-needed intrigue to the proceedings.
What Weight Class Is Paul vs Tyson?
Paul vs Tyson is going to be contested at heavyweight, which makes sense given that was Tyson’s weight class when he was an active fighter. Unsurprisingly, Tyson did not lose any weight over the last couple of decades since the end of his pro career, so it would have been a shock to have seen this fight contested at a lighter weight in 2024.
Will Jake Paul Be Using Headgear?
Headgear was another point of contention when the Paul vs Tyson bout was announced, as it was rumored that Jake Paul would be permitted to wear headgear while Tyson would do no such thing. This obviously would have given Paul an edge in protecting himself against power punches to that area. But it has since been confirmed that no headgear will be worn in this fight, which at least allows things to be decided by the fighters themselves rather than what they are wearing on their heads.
Will Logan Paul Be Involved?
Another very silly rumor that was floated about by online clout chasers going into this event was that Logan Paul was going to be allowed to jump into this fight to help his brother out against Mike Tyson. Logan Paul does have some boxing experience of his own, even if he has not taken it as seriously as Jake Paul has over the last couple of years. But regardless of the skill level of each individual Paul brother, there is no way that a sanctioned professional boxing match is going to allow for two men to fight against Mike Tyson.
If fans of the Paul brothers or dubious sporting events want to see Logan Paul involved in some sort of tag team match, they will have to look to WWE for that. In WWE, Logan Paul has carved out a nice niche for himself, using his ability to entertain to earn a spot as the company’s United States champion. But this is not a professional wrestling match, and Paul will not be tagging in to fight Mike Tyson at any point.
Other Paul vs Tyson Fight Info
Now that you have all of the information you need on the rules for this fight, there are a few other areas where fight fans will want to read up before Paul vs Tyson takes place in November. Click on the links below for all of the information you will need ahead of this sporting spectacle from Jerry World in Arlington.
