Mike Tyson’s big crossover fight with Jake Paul will take place under a modified ruleset.

The 58-year-old heavyweight legend will face the YouTuber, who is 31 years younger than him. great transition event On November 15th.

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However, the fight was originally planned to take place in July. the match was postponed Due to medical issues with Tyson.

However a new date has been confirmed and Paul will face ‘Iron Mike’ on the undercard of the icon’s clash with him, just four years after he began his boxing career. Roy Jones Jr. In 2020.

Jones Jr. This draw with ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ marked the only time he had laced up his gloves since retiring from professional action in 2005.

‘Problem Child’ has gone 11-1 since then inside the square circle that has He knocked out Mike Perry in the original Tyson fight history.

Paul vs Tyson: Fight rules

The bout will be classified as a professional fight sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The fight will take place in Tyson’s former heavyweight class.

Although, will be fought in eight two-minute rounds Paul’s offer to Tyson to increase each round by one minute.

Both Paul and Tyson will use 14-ounce gloves instead of the 10-ounce gloves that pros normally use, giving both fighters’ wrists and hands a little more protection.

Since it is a sanctioned fight, any fighter can knock out or knock out their opponent without the title being worn.

The result will also affect professional boxing records.

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Paul vs Tyson: How to follow

This clash will take place on: Friday, November 15 It will be held at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Kick-off times have not yet been confirmed but it is expected to kick off in the early hours of Saturday morning for fans in the UK.

This event will be streamed on Netflix, which will be their first venture into live combat sports.

The fight will be available to all Netflix subscribers, meaning an estimated 16.3 million UK households will be able to watch the action at no extra cost.

You can sign up for Netflix Here with a starting fee of £7.99 per month.

talkSPORT will also be available live and on talkSPORT.com throughout the event in preparation for fight week.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 via the website, For live broadcast HERE.

You can also listen via . talkSPORT appOn DAB digital radio, via your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Paul vs Tyson: What was said?

The extra padding in the gloves for this fight means he’s less likely to get knocked out.

But iconic boxing referee Richard Steele warned Paul I still think Tyson’s strength will be incredible.

Steele said: “This is still a small glove considering Mike Tyson’s strength.

“I don’t see the guy going that far with Tyson because he’s so strong and a former champion.

“He knows what he’s doing, and for two minutes… he can do anything.”

He added: “Tyson is still dangerous. He has so much power…

“I hope he doesn’t get hurt or hurt the other guy.”