This summer, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to make history as they step into the ring for an epic showdown.
‘Iron Mike’ will break his professional boxing retirement on July 20, taking center stage at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the event streamed live on Netflix.
The Tyson vs Paul matchup boasts the biggest age gap in professional boxing history, a staggering 31 years. Tyson, who will have just turned 58, will face Paul, who is in his physical prime at 27.
This unprecedented age difference surpasses the previous record set by Archie Moore and Mike DiBiase in 1963, where Moore, at 49 years old, triumphed over DiBiase, who was 25.
Despite widespread outrage from the boxing community, the controversial bout will be sanctioned as a professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, confirming that it will have a definitive outcome.
The heavyweight clash will span eight two-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing 14-ounce gloves and no headgear. Knockouts are permitted, with the result impacting both Tyson and Paul’s professional records.
Tyson, who last competed professionally in 2005, faces off against Paul, an active boxer with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss in his 10 professional bouts over the past four years.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has rigorously reviewed both fighters’ records and medical histories, emphasizing the primary concern for contestant safety.
As the anticipation builds for this historic matchup, fans eagerly await the outcome of what promises to be an unforgettable event in the world of boxing.