Netflix Wanted Tyson vs. Paul Fight to Be Sanctioned

57-year-old former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and 27-year-old vlogger and boxer Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) will meet in a full professional bout. According to Jake, the fight's broadcaster, Netflix, also wanted the bout to be professional.

"Mike Tyson wanted it to be a pro fight. Netflix wanted it to be a pro fight. So I agreed to make it a pro fight. Winner takes all," tweeted Jake Paul after the announcement that the bout was officially sanctioned.

The result of the fight between Tyson and Paul will be recorded in the athletes' records. Details of the bout's regulations, including the number of rounds, duration of each round, and the weight of the gloves, have also been disclosed.