Jake Paul has warned Mike Tyson that he wants to make their fight as long and as painful as possible when the two meet in November.
‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on November, 15 in eight two-minute rounds.
They were originally meant to meet on July 20 but Tyson was forced to withdraw due to an ulcer flare-up. Paul instead fought ex-UFC star Mike Perry and won inside six rounds.
Jake Paul prepared to make one rule change against Mike Tyson
Paul and Tyson met at a press conference to promote the upcoming fight on Sunday (August 19) to promote the fight and the pair were in fighting spirits on the stage.
Tyson initially advised Paul to “be in good shape because your health depends on it” before Paul replied: “You’re the one that wanted eight, two-minute rounds.
“Want to make it eight, threes? Don’t talk to me about shape.”
‘Iron Mike’ rejected the proposal and told Paul to “be careful” about what he wishes for but once again, Paul bit back.
“That’s the thing, everyone is all talk. I’ll do whatever, wherever, whenever, it’s all talk,” he exclaimed.
“Put it on the line. I’m stating facts, he’s s*** talking.”
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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight rules
Despite being sanctioned as a professional fight, Paul vs Tyson will have several modifications to make it a level playing field.
In addition to competing over two-minute rounds instead of the usual three, they will also use 14oz gloves instead of the traditional 10oz gloves sanctioned for professional fights.
The fight will also be classed as a heavyweight contest and knockouts will be permitted.
Finally, the fight will be added to the fighters’ professional records meaning that Tyson will add his first fight since facing Kevin McBride in 2005. Let’s hope for Paul’s sake, Tyson doesn’t try to bite the nipple of his opponent again, which is exactly what McBride endured.