Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licenses and Regulations

That’s true! Mike Tyson fight on July 20 against Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas was classified as knowledgeable fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

According to ESPN, the fight will happen officially added to the skilled records of each boxers. The rules require each fighters to make use of 14-ounce gloves for eight two-minute rounds.

“Mike Tyson and Jake Paul signed up to fight each other, intending to do so in a sanctioned professional fight that would have a definitive outcome,” Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said in a written statement. “Over the past six weeks, MVP has worked with its partners to meet Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements to sanction Paul v. Tyson, and we are grateful to have reached this point.”

The boxing match will happen at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, will likely be streamed survive Netflix.

Tyson, who will likely be 58 years old when the fight starts, will face a 27-year-old man. The 31-year age difference between the two men is the largest in skilled boxing history. Archie Moore (49) faced 25-year-old Mike DiBiase in 1963. Moore won by TKO in the third round.

Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, has 50 wins and 6 losses. He hasn’t fought since an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. Paul, who calls himself ““The Problem Child” has knowledgeable boxing record of 9-1 and gained popularity through his YouTube channel before he began fighting at the skilled level.

“This is a fight. I do not think he’s faster than me. I saw him on YouTube when he was 16 doing weird dances, he isn’t a man I’m going to fight,” Tyson said. “This guy will come and attempt to hurt me, which is what I’m used to, and he’s very flawed.”