Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul at risk of being CANCELLED if boxing legend fails unusual test written into fight rules
MIKE TYSON’S fight with Jake Paul could be cancelled if he fails an unusual test in the fight rules.
Iron Mike is set to face the YouTuber turned boxer at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.
Both fighters are pushing for the bout to be a professional contest.
However, the final decision rests with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TLDR).
The TLDR could also cancel the fight if Tyson fails one of their pre-fight tests.
Under their rules, fighters over the age of 38 must submit favourable electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrocardiogram (EKG) results.
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson will be 58 by the time he makes his walk in Texas in four months time.
The EEG evaluates a fighter for brain disorders, with heart problems detected by the EKG.
TDLR communications manager Tela Mange also told USA Today Sports: “We can also request additional testing if we think it’s appropriate.”
Even if Tyson passes the tests, though, the bout could still be deemed an exhibition fight.
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In this case, both Tyson and Paul would wear 16-ounce gloves instead of the 10-ounce gloves usually seen in pro bouts.
The fight would additionally consist of two-minute rounds as opposed to three minutes.
There would also be no official judges to score the fight, as was the case for Tyson’s exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.
Two-minute rounds were also implemented for that bout, which was Tyson’s last action inside a boxing ring.
Meanwhile, his most recent professional bout came all the way back in 2005.