Details of the regulations for the bout between Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) have been revealed. The confrontation has been sanctioned as a full professional match.
The fight will consist of 8 rounds, each lasting 2 minutes. Each boxer is required to wear 14-ounce boxing gloves. The use of headgear is prohibited.
The outcome of the match will officially be recorded in the records of both athletes.
The bout is scheduled for July 20th in Arlington, Texas, and will be the first event streamed live by the streaming service Netflix.