The legend Mike Tyson will officially return to the professional boxing ring next July 20, and the heavyweight icon is expected to create a unique record in the history of boxing, when he fights a fight with YouTuber Jake Paul at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas, which has a capacity of 80,000. Spectator.
When the initial announcement of the fight came two months ago, many thought that the fight between the Americans would be a show, in which head protectors would be used, but it was confirmed last Monday that the confrontation would be subject to the rules of professional boxing.
“Iron Mike” already holds the record for being the youngest world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing, and he achieved this feat after defeating Trevor Berbick for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title in November 1986 at the age of He is about 20 years old.
New record
Ironically, Tyson will become the record holder for the longest gap in the career of a world heavyweight champion, according to the Boxing Social website, as the time gap between the beginning of his career against Hector Mercedes in March 1985 and his next fight with Paul is 14,371 days, or more. A little about 39 years old.
The dangerous New York-born boxer will snatch this record from his former rival Roy Jones Jr., who competed in an exhibition contest in November 2020, breaking a gap of 12,384 days since his first professional appearance in May 1989.
Historical difference
The fight between Tyson and Paul is also characterized by the largest age difference in boxing in one fight, as the difference between the two on the night of the upcoming fight will reach 31 years, which is a new record in the sport of the noble art.
This age gap will exceed the previous record of 24 years, which was recorded in 1963 during the fight between Archie Moore (49 years old) and Mike DiBiase (25 years old).
Moore – who fought 4 fights at the age of 48 – defeated his rival DiBiase in the third round by technical knockout.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules:
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• Sanctioned professional fight
• Result on official records
• 8×2-minute rounds
• 14-ounce gloves, no headgear
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Exciting fight rules
Although Tyson is allowed to box as a professional, some safety measures will be taken during the fight.
- The heavyweight confrontation will take place over 8 rounds, each lasting a maximum of two minutes.
- Both boxers wear 14 ounce gloves.
- Knockouts are allowed.
- The winner is determined on the scorecards if the fight is not decided by knockout.
Tyson’s extraordinary boxing career saw many legendary bouts against the likes of Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno and Buster Douglas, but his fight with Paul may be among the strangest of them all.
Iron Mike is considered one of the most dangerous boxers ever in the ring, as he fought 215 rounds in his professional career, winning 50 fights, 44 of which were by knockout.
On the other hand, Paul’s boxing record currently stands at 9-1, having faced names like Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva, all of whom have limited professional boxing experience. His only loss was to Tommy Fury, the younger brother of Tyson Fury, in February 2023.
Many wonder whether Tyson, who is 58 years old, will be able to defeat the influencer, or whether his age and lack of activity will play a decisive role in the defeat?
