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- The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight has been officially recognized as a professional fight, and the result will affect the record.
- The bout has restrictions: eight rounds, two minutes each, and fighters must wear 14-ounce gloves.
- Speculation about the legitimacy of the bout has been fueled by Saudi boxing executive Turki Alarusik, who urged Tyson to “forget the script.”
Saudi boxing executive Turki Alarusik has fueled a conspiracy theory that Mike Tyson's return to boxing against Jake Paul is the solution.
Contrary to initial expectations, it was revealed last month that the July 20 showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has been officially recognized as a professional fight. This means the outcome of the fight in Texas will have a lasting impact on both fighters' professional records.
However, battles are not without certain limitations. In a departure from standard professional boxing rules, matches will be limited to eight rounds of two minutes each. Additionally, fighters are required to wear 14-ounce gloves, which are heavier than the 10-ounce gloves typically used in professional bouts.
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Alarusik urged Tyson to “forget the script” for his next fight, adding to the controversy surrounding the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. The comments, made on social media, fueled existing speculation about the legitimacy of the July 20 game scheduled for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Alarusik, a prominent figure in the boxing world known for his influence in planning high-profile bouts, has publicly expressed his disdain for “YouTuber fights” and said that “real fighters” are in the ring. I called for them to come up. His recent post includes a photo of himself with Tyson and the caption, “Brother Mike, forget the script and beat this guy!” The ongoing debate over the authenticity of Paul's boxing career will only intensify.
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The highly announced Paul vs. Tyson fight has faced widespread criticism and skepticism from fans and critics alike. Many have accused Paul of “fixing matches” in his previous fights, including matches against Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Nate Diaz. These allegations cast a shadow over Paul's boxing record and raised questions about the integrity of his next bout with the legendary Tyson.
Alarusik, who played a key role in organizing this weekend's undisputed world heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, said he believed it was more of a real boxing match than one involving social media celebrities. He said out loud that he liked it.
He is being praised for bringing legitimacy back to boxing by delivering the high-profile, competitive matchups that fans have long craved. Among the bouts scheduled by Saudi boxing chiefs is a unification bout between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.