The July fight against a young YouTube blogger, which the legendary boxer will fight at the age of 58, officially received professional status today
Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson admitted that he was under a voluntary ban from having sex and using marijuana in preparation for a fight with a YouTube blogger Jake Paul.
“Now I lead my life in a disciplined way: I haven’t gotten high or had sex for six weeks now. I haven’t done this since I was a kid. I hate not being able to smoke.”
“But I do it like I love it. I hate that I can’t sleep with my wife, but I pretend like I like it,” concluded Iron Mike.
Let us remind you that today it became known that the Tyson-Paul fight is officially sanctioned as a professional one. Previously, it was assumed that the event would be held as an exhibition fight, but the fight itself will take place according to standard boxing rules.
The fight between Jake Paul and Tyson will take place on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA. The official information is as follows: a professional fight, the result will be included in the official protocols. Competitors will play 8 two-minute rounds wearing 14-ounce (0.4 kg) gloves and no head protection. Knockouts are allowed.
It was previously reported that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TLDR) will require Mike to undergo special medical tests in order to allow him to participate in a fight under professional boxing rules.
On June 30, Iron Mike will turn 58 years old. In November 2020, Tyson had an exhibition fight with former world champion in five weight categories, Roy Jones. The match ended in a draw. On the undercard of the event, Jake Paul knocked out Nate Robinson.
Tyson had his last professional fight in 2005. Mike lost by TKO in the sixth round to Irishman Kevin McBride.
Source: Sportarena
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