Are knockouts allowed in Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on Netflix?
JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson’s highly-anticipated fight has been officially sanctioned – and fans want to know if this means knockouts are allowed TONIGHT.
The two American icons are scheduled to tussle on Friday, November 15 after the initial dance got postponed due to Tyson’s ulcer flare-up.
Iron Mike earned his nickname because 44 out of his 50 wins happened by a knockout.
And social media sensation Paul is no stranger to putting his opponent on the canvas either having won seven out of his ten bouts by a KO.
But will knockouts be allowed in this contest or will it have to go all eight rounds?
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Are knockouts allowed in Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
Knockouts WILL be allowed in the eight-round contest.
The three-decade age gap has made the exact rules the pair will do battle under -such as the shorter rounds – a major talking point such as
Mike Tyson, 58, hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since his 2020 exhibition bout against boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.
While Jake Paul, 27, fought as recently as July, 2024, stopping Mike Perry in the sixth round.
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What has been said?
Roy Jones Jr highlighted that the unusual shorter rounds could hand Mike Tyson a huge advantage.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Jones Jr said: “That’s the real question, how much can Jake survive?
“That’s the real question because Mike has what it takes to get anyone out of there.
“And I’m going to tell you this, when I boxed him four years ago it was only two-minute rounds but surprisingly he didn’t decline, he stayed the same the whole fight.
“And that surprised me. If they are doing two-minute rounds then Mike is not going to tire out, I already know that because I watched him do that.”
“However, I feel like if he feels comfortable he will just box and enjoy himself because why get in shape to go one round…
“I don’t fear for Mike and how old he is. Mike is still hard to hit and Mike still hits hard as hell.”
How can I watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
- Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be broadcast EXCLUSIVELY on Netflix.
- It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
- Jake Paul confirmed on X that the bout with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.