Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
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The upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Texas, has drawn attention. Despite Jake Paul’s desire to challenge professional boxers for a championship, he will face Tyson, a former heavyweight champion who has been retired for quite some time.

While Paul entered the boxing scene in August 2018, Tyson boasts a long-standing legacy. Therefore, the question arises: Will the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson be considered a professional boxing match?

The Professional Credentials of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Clash

On July 20, a boxing match will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, between 27-year-old Jake Paul. A former social media personality who has transitioned into boxing, and 57-year-old Mike Tyson. The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix.

Unlike Tyson’s previous exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020. This upcoming bout has been officially sanctioned as a competitive boxing match, considered a serious sporting event. Some rules will be modified, including shorter rounds and heavier gloves.

It’s been almost two decades since Mike Tyson’s last professional match, a TKO defeat to Kevin McBride in June 2005. Tyson, who will be 58 years old during his upcoming fight, returned to the ring in July 2020 for an eight-round exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. Although the exhibition exceeded expectations, there wasn’t significant demand for further matches.

The upcoming event scheduled for July 20 promises to be highly thrilling, captivating fight fans who eagerly anticipate the bout. There is considerable excitement surrounding Mike Tyson’s return to the ring after nearly two decades, sparking curiosity about the result of this eagerly awaited matchup.

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Will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Be a Professional Boxing Match?
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