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As the narrative went forward my interest for this went to nearly zero.
So no drug testing? Let them juice!The rules sound even worse than we expected
16oz gloves
2 minute rounds
no judges will score fight (winner can only come by knock out, which is unlikely fighting with pillows for gloves)
both fighters must pass EKG and EEG tests (this is mostly to make sure Tyson is fit)
So it is pretty much a pure exhibition like the Roy Jones Jr Tyson fight was.
So no drug testing? Let them juice!The rules sound even worse than we expected
16oz gloves
2 minute rounds
no judges will score fight (winner can only come by knock out, which is unlikely fighting with pillows for gloves)
both fighters must pass EKG and EEG tests (this is mostly to make sure Tyson is fit)
So it is pretty much a pure exhibition like the Roy Jones Jr Tyson fight was.
The rules sound even worse than we expected
16oz gloves
2 minute rounds
no judges will score fight (winner can only come by knock out, which is unlikely fighting with pillows for gloves)
both fighters must pass EKG and EEG tests (this is mostly to make sure Tyson is fit)
So it is pretty much a pure exhibition like the Roy Jones Jr Tyson fight was.
Its an "exhibition"
Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Former world champion says boxing match will be an exhibition bout
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.www.bbc.com
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.
Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, will turn 58 three weeks before facing Paul in Texas.
Paul, 27, beat Ryan Bourland in his 10th professional fight last month.
"This is called an exhibition, but if you look up 'exhibition' you will not see any of the rules will be fighting under. This is a fight," Tyson said.
The contest - which will not count to their professional records if it is an exhibition - will broadcast live on streaming platform Netflix.
It will take place at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, which has a seating capacity of 80,000.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the body that approve boxing events in the state, told BBC Sport that while a request to hold an event on the day by the promoter had been received; no proposed fights or further details were given.
"Under TDLR rules, in an exhibition fight the combatants wear bigger gloves (16oz), have two-minute rounds and fight in fewer rounds than a sanctioned professional bout," the TDLR said.
"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."
Its an "exhibition"
Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Former world champion says boxing match will be an exhibition bout
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.www.bbc.com
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.
Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, will turn 58 three weeks before facing Paul in Texas.
Paul, 27, beat Ryan Bourland in his 10th professional fight last month.
"This is called an exhibition, but if you look up 'exhibition' you will not see any of the rules will be fighting under. This is a fight," Tyson said.
The contest - which will not count to their professional records if it is an exhibition - will broadcast live on streaming platform Netflix.
It will take place at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, which has a seating capacity of 80,000.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the body that approve boxing events in the state, told BBC Sport that while a request to hold an event on the day by the promoter had been received; no proposed fights or further details were given.
"Under TDLR rules, in an exhibition fight the combatants wear bigger gloves (16oz), have two-minute rounds and fight in fewer rounds than a sanctioned professional bout," the TDLR said.
"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."
well, I hope they both get participation trophies.
Its an "exhibition"
Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Former world champion says boxing match will be an exhibition bout
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.www.bbc.com
Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.
Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, will turn 58 three weeks before facing Paul in Texas.
Paul, 27, beat Ryan Bourland in his 10th professional fight last month.
"This is called an exhibition, but if you look up 'exhibition' you will not see any of the rules will be fighting under. This is a fight," Tyson said.
The contest - which will not count to their professional records if it is an exhibition - will broadcast live on streaming platform Netflix.
It will take place at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, which has a seating capacity of 80,000.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the body that approve boxing events in the state, told BBC Sport that while a request to hold an event on the day by the promoter had been received; no proposed fights or further details were given.
"Under TDLR rules, in an exhibition fight the combatants wear bigger gloves (16oz), have two-minute rounds and fight in fewer rounds than a sanctioned professional bout," the TDLR said.
"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."
well, I hope they both get participation trophies.
Well no professional sanctioning body would approve a fight at this age disparity. Also probably means no drug testing.
This sort of puts a damper on any wagering"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."
It probably saves a lot of the people in this thread TBH.This sort of puts a damper on any wagering"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."
millions of themwell, I hope they both get participation trophies
I still think Iron Mike can win it!!!It probably saves a lot of the people in this thread TBH.This sort of puts a damper on any wagering"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."
Some might say he already has.I still think Iron Mike can win it!!!It probably saves a lot of the people in this thread TBH.This sort of puts a damper on any wagering"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."