Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Rules: What Are the Rules for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Rules: What Are the Rules for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?

The return of Mike Tyson has boxing fans going wild, as the heavyweight legend gets ready to take on Jake Paul this summer.

The two are set to do battle at AT&T Stadium on July 20th, but how will this all go down? There will likely be changes from the normal amount of rounds, length, and size of the gloves depending on the type of fight this

While we wait for additional clarification from the Texas regulators, let's explore what we already know about the bout, and see how Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson could look.

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Date, Time and Where to Watch

Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Date: July 20, 2024

How to Watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

How to Stream: Netflix

What are the Rules for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

How many Rounds is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

There is not a set amount of rounds for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson yet. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is reviewing the fight to see if it will be sanctioned as a pro match or exhibition, and weighing a variety of other factors on top of that. They usually call for two-minute rounds and 16 oz. gloves, but that has yet to be determined for this bout.

How Much Will Jake Paul and Mike Tyson Weigh?

This bout is scheduled to be a heavyweight bout. Jake Paul came in at 197 for his last fight in February against Ryan Bourland, but is expected to rise above 200 pounds for the first time in his fighting career for this clash.

Tyson weighed in at 220 in his last scheduled fight in 2020, and will likely come in around that spot. Paul is looking to pack on weight to meet him closer to that number.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Special Rules

After being initially reported to the contrary, there is likely to be no headgear in this bout between Paul and Tyson. It may end up being classified as an exhibition due to regulatory factors, but both fighters are vowing to make this as professional as possible. They do not want protective headgear, and want regulation gloves for this battle.

If this is an exhibition, both fighters will have to wear 16 oz. gloves instead of the usual 10 oz. that Tyson used to batter opponents for years. It will also lead to the aforementioned two-minute rounds instead of three. These are the rules that are still up in the air, and will be up to the TDLR to decide on for this matchup at AT&T Stadium on July 20th.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Odds

Jake Paul initially came in as a massive favorite, starting at -220 and climbing as high as -350 or more. While US Sportsbooks don't offer official odds on this bout yet, UK prices have indicated a massive drop off in the odds. Paul is now down to just -165 and continuing to fall, as Tyson's odds get shorter and shorter. These odds will certainly continue to move as the bout becomes sanctioned and more information is released about the rules.