The boxing match between Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who are scheduled to face each other in the ring at AT&T Stadium in Texas this summer, is now set to be an officially sanctioned professional bout. According to reports, the target is this week.
Earlier this month, news broke about a boxing match on July 20th. A boxing match between 9-1 striker and social media star Paul and veteran former world heavyweight champion knockout artist Tyson was scheduled for this summer in Arlington, Texas, and was scheduled to be held on a global streaming service. , Netflix plans to broadcast this match as a non-PPV event.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson aiming for pro fight in July
And with developments this week revealed by Ariel Helwani, the match between Paul and Tyson is now scheduled to be an officially sanctioned professional boxing match, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation making the final decision on sanctioning the bout. It has become clear that he is planning to do so. .
“Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is reportedly being targeted as an officially sanctioned professional boxing match. The Texas Commission will make a final decision on this.” Posted by Michael Benson on X. “If it was an exhibition, it would be something like Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., but still without the headgear. [According to @ArielHelwani]
Paul, who returned to the ring for his 10th professional fight earlier this month, scored a lopsided first-round TKO over former Golden Globe winner Ryan Borland in an overmatched clash in San Juan, Puerto Rico. .
As for Tyson, the Fort Greene native has been away from professional boxing since losing a sixth-round knockout to Kevin McBride in 2006.
Respected as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to ever step inside the ropes, Tyson made a brief appearance inside the squared circle in late 2020, defeating fellow former world champion Roy Jones.・Fighted to an official split draw in an exhibition match against Junior. Los Angeles, California.
Predicting a lopsided victory over the soon-to-be 58-year-old Tyson from Ohio, Paul insisted he would put the Brooklyn puncher to sleep once and for all.
Tyson shared footage of himself hitting a heavy bag and threatening a knockout earlier this week ahead of his scheduled return to the ring in July. Tyson also vowed to “finish” Paul if he steps into the ring in the “Lone Star State.”
UFC CEO Dana White, who has received considerable criticism since the fight was booked, has insisted he is not a fan of Tyson, who faces Paul in July, given the New York veteran's age. .
Who will win in the match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on July 20th?
