The hype around that Mike Tyson pro boxing return is off the charts, and we can now raise it another notch.
Tyson remember has not fought in an actual official fight since a humbling defeat by journeyman Kevin McBride way back in June 2005 – almost 20 years ago.
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‘Iron Mike’ is now 58 years of age, but somehow he has been sanctioned for an official fight – not an exhibition – vs 27-year-old YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul. Thanks to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson – who has a pro record of 50-6 with 44 victories coming by KO – will lock horns with Paul later this year at AT&T Stadium (home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys). The pair are due to throw down on Friday November 15 in the heart of Texas.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight footage
But before that, we have already now had a glimpse of what could happen on fight night with a simulation of the biggest superfight of 2024 – on a new video game called Undisputed – with the official release tabbed for October 11 (next Friday) after almost two years of early access.
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As ever we have leaks and reveals ahead of time – and this time they include a simulation of what happens when Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul actually happens for real. And guess what – it’s a big problem for ‘The Problem Child’.
You can watch the full simulation thanks to the Scott the Bullet YouTube channel (full clip at the bottom of this article) but we can provide a pretty brutal summary for you right now. It ends very very quickly.
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Jake looks about as mobile as the Statue of Liberty as he stands in front of ‘Iron Mike’ – just asking for trouble. And guess what, it arrives quickly. Within seconds Paul is on his back and the count is on – courtesy of a brutal left hook/right hand combination from Tyson.
Jake eventually beats the count, somehow, but the reprieve is only temporary. Later in the opening session Mike provides an incredible shot to close the show – a brutal blow to Paul’s liver which has the YouTuber kneeling on the canvas beating the floor in pain and frustration. He cannot beat the count this time – it’s over.
Tyson vs Jake Paul results
The whole thing lasted just 75 seconds, a brutal demolition job reminiscent of the young Tyson who terrorised the heavyweight division in his march to undisputed glory in the late 1980s.
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Now we wait to see how things play out for real on November 15 – with the bout to be streamed to a huge global audience on Netflix (free if you have a subscription).
What are the rules for Tyson vs Paul?
There are a ton of concerns about Mike’s health going into this fight – remember it was supposed to take place in July before he got ill and had to postpone. The rules for the bout do take into account some of those concerns.
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While there will be no headguards and this is an official fight, the rounds are only two minutes in duration and there are eight of them. Both men will wear 14oz gloves.