Netflix has shared the full list of controversial rules for Mike Tyson's fight vs Jake Paul
Netflix has shared the full list of controversial rules for Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's boxing match, which is set to go ahead in just a couple of days.
Well folks, it's finally happening, 'Iron Mike' is set to head into the ring to face off against Jake 'The Problem Child' Paul in one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches of the year.
The bout was rescheduled after 58-year-old Tyson suffered a health scare earlier in the year while on-board a flight to Los Angeles.
However, with the fight now finally going ahead, should Tyson pass two final medical tests, here is everything you need to know about the rules.
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How do I watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
The fight will be taking place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas tomorrow night (15 November), which means viewers in the UK will have to tune in during the early hours of Saturday (16 November) morning if they want to watch along.
Paul vs Tyson is being broadcast live on Netflix, with subscribers being able to watch the fight for no extra cost.
However, anyone watching without a TV license should be aware of this little known rule which could see you landed with an £1,000 fine if you decide to broadcast the bout live.
If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for free as part of a package deal. At the moment Sky are offering Sky Stream, with Sky TV, Sky Full Fibre 300 Broadband and Netflix, all for just £36 as part of its Black Friday sale. And given that their Full Fibre 300 broadband is usually £29 a month, for just £10 more you’ll also get access to Sky TV and Netflix for not much more.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight rules explained
The fight between Paul and Tyson will look slightly different to your standard boxing match, due to several conditions being in place.
Each round will last for two minutes, which is less than the standard three minutes you typically see in professional boxing. Additionally, the pair will only fight for eight rounds, instead of the usual 12.
The next difference will be the gloves, with both boxers using heavier 14-ounce gloves instead of 10-ounce ones. A heavier glove means that more shock will be absorbed by the glove's padding, instead of the fist and point of contact on the opposition fighter.
Neither Tyson or Paul will be wearing headgear during the bout and there will be the standard three judges at ringside who will score each round (should no knockout occur).
These rules have been approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.
What are the rules for the other fights on the night?
Alongside Paul vs Tyson, there will also be a co-main event which involves a re-match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, two years after the pair headlined a sold out event at Madison Square Garden. The fight ended with a narrow split decision in favour of Taylor.
In regards to the rules for Taylor vs Serrano, Netflix has stated the fight will follow the traditional women’s boxing rules of 10 two-minute rounds.
Meanwhile, the two undercard fights will be Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos and Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes.
Topics: Netflix, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Boxing
Brenna Cooper