Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will, officially, be a sanctioned professional boxing match on July 20 in Texas, but with rules that argue that it really isn’t one at all.
Most Valuable Promotions confirms that the bout, which will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and stream live on Netflix, will see the 27-year-old Paul and soon-to-be 58-year-old Tyson scheduled for eight, two-minute rounds, with 14 oz gloves.
In short, no, this is not a professional fight with real professional sanctioning. It will simply be governed by the commission in Texas and there will be a winner announced, which it seems will count on professional records but that’s a bit more vague. That’s where we are right now.
The show will also feature a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, this time for Taylor’s undisputed championship at super lightweight. Taylor beat Serrano in a great fight with a much-debated decision at lightweight back in 2022, and a 2023 rematch was scrapped late due to a Serrano injury.