As many fight fans have always assumed, the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight was an exhibition, not a “real” fight. Tyson gave an interview to FOX Sports News, and the 57-year-old “Iron Mike” gave a rather confusing explanation of what the actual rules will be for the July fight scheduled for AT&T in Texas.
“It's called an exhibition, but when you search for exhibition, you don't see any of the laws we're fighting,” Tyson said. “This is a fight. I don't think he's faster than me. I've seen his YouTube videos. [age] 16 Do a strange dance. That's not the guy I'm fighting against. This guy is seriously trying to hurt me, which I'm used to, and he's going to make a big mistake. Now he's scared to death. As the battle approaches, the tension fades. Because it is real and in reality I am invincible. ”
The truth is, the last time Tyson was seen looking invincible was all the way back in 1990 (no fighter, of course), but the former heavyweight champion is serious about future bouts. is a good thing. But how will fans feel about this fight now that it's definitely just an exhibition? Tyson hinted that the fight would be held under different rules than a normal exhibition, but these details have not yet been confirmed.
There are suggestions that the two fighters would wear larger gloves, 16 ounces instead of 10 ounces, and that the bout would not be scored by a judge. Also, some reports, although not yet confirmed, say the rounds will be two minutes instead of three. But will Tyson and Paul aim for a KO in their fight? Can either fighter score a KO while fighting with bigger gloves?
Are you still excited for this fight? Have you ever been excited about it?
Meanwhile, Tyson, who will be 58 on fight night, remains tipped to be sidelined if he fails certain pre-fight tests, although several names have been put forward as potential replacements. Sakio Bika, once a handful at 168 pounds, is one such fighter. But for now, Tyson believes he will fight Paul in July, and the former “Baddest Man on Earth” feels it. But what about the fans?
