Who will win the boxing bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson scheduled on November 15?

[The Bald Eagle]

The doping rules have been confirmed ahead of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson amid Mike Perry's shocking revelation about drug testing for their fight.

Paul welcomes Tyson back to the world of professional boxing on Friday.

It will be his first outing since his victory over former UFC fighter Mike Perry, who replaced Tyson after he was forced to withdraw from their summer date due to an ulcer flare.

Paul made light work of Perry, stopping him in the sixth round.

Ahead of 'The Problem Child' resuming his professional boxing career against 'Iron' Mike, 'Platinum' has revealed his 'surprise' at not being drug tested ahead of his fight against Paul.

Speaking to Sean O'Malley's head coach Tim Welch on his podcast, Perry said: "Well, I know he cut to 200 when he fought me, but I thought he was cutting from, like, 212.

"You know, when I fought Jake, I was undefeated 6-0 over the last 3 years, and then I fought Jake. It was the first time I hadn’t been drug tested. They tested me for all my fights except for the Jake Paul fight."

Perry added: "No excuses. I fight, I spar, I train [with] people that are on the juice. But they didn’t test me for a fight of that magnitude, against a fighter as important as Jake Paul is to the system they’ve got set up and going.

"So, I was surprised to not get tested.

"I heard the sh*t, if he’s on some sh*t, it’s so good they can’t test for it anyways."

According to Marca, however, Paul and Tyson will be subjected to mandatory drug tests before they step into the ring.

The boxing legend, 58, will also need to pass additional medical evaluations to ensure his heart and brain can withstand the intensity of a fight.

Tyson was drug tested before his exhibition against fellow great Roy Jones Jr back in November 2020, with VADA results coming back clean after the contest.

His fight against Paul will mark his first pro bout since June 2005 when he suffered a shock defeat to Kevin McBride.

Source: Sports Bible

 

[The Bald Eagle]

What a poor decision by Tyson, going to fight in his 60s. Clearly chasing money then preserving legacy.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I wish for Mike but to be realistic in this age, it would be a miracle

 

[KingKhanWC]

What a poor decision by Tyson, going to fight in his 60s. Clearly chasing money then preserving legacy.

His legacy will still remain . Money is the main factor but it seems Iron Mike just missing a tear up.

Very dangerous fight for Tyson. End outcome , hope he doesn’t get hurt too much

 

[RidiculousMan]

What a poor decision by Tyson, going to fight in his 60s. Clearly chasing money then preserving legacy.

Is he broke?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

His legacy will still remain . Money is the main factor but it seems Iron Mike just missing a tear up.

Very dangerous fight for Tyson. End outcome , hope he doesn’t get hurt too much

Yes sad end to what was a magnificent career. Paul should be coming in for more criticism in my view. If he considers himself a genuine fighter, there are plenty of boxers around his own age he could take on.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I think the fight involving YouTubers are often prearranged.

I they will go gentle on each other and try to cash in on a rematch.

If it is a real fight then Tyson is far to old and may get hurt.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Tyson was done after the absolute shellacking handed out by Lewis way back in 2002. And he wants to come back 22 years later?

 

[JaDed]

Stupid from him, really don’t wish for this fight.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Is he broke?

I don't think so but I guess the organizers of this fight are offering him a very big sum that he couldn't refuse. But Jake may be behind the scene is offering him something too as otherwise there seems to be no reason for such a drama not fight.

 

[big_gamer007]

It’s just a cash grab, I am happy for Mike getting a huge pay check. For all he had to go through he deserves the pay check that comes with this so called “bout”

 

[Savak]

Rigged fight. It will be a glorified sparring session

 

[The Bald Eagle]

It’s just a cash grab, I am happy for Mike getting a huge pay check. For all he had to go through he deserves the pay check that comes with this so called “bout”

Yep rigged match for promoting a YouTuber

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Tyson health 'just fine' but precautions in place

Mike Tyson says he is "just fine" and downplayed his health concerns but was taking extra precautions, asking those around him to wear face masks, before Friday's controversial bout with Jake Paul.

The 58-year-old former heavyweight world champion has not competed in a professional bout since 2005, while YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, has won 10 of his 11 pro fights.

The contest at Dallas' AT&T Stadium - which will be shown live on streaming giant Netflix - has drawn criticism from the boxing community because of the age gap between the pair and after it was rescheduled when Tyson had a stomach ulcer in July.

Speaking to BBC Sport at Tuesday's media workouts, Tyson said he had been put through his paces during training camp which was "not fun but it's worth it".

He added: "No one is taking it easy on me. They want to see if I quit or not and I'm still here. All the training is over now. The fight is the party, the training is preparation, but the fight is the party."

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which has sanctioned it as a pro bout, told BBC Sport it "takes seriously the health and safety of all competitors" and all fighters on the card will be medically assessed on Thursday.

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Tyson health 'just fine' but precautions in place for fight

Mike Tyson says his health is "just fine" with organisers saying the fight with Jake Paul will "100% go ahead".

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[BouncerGuy]

Paul tries to goad Tyson at baffling news conference

Mike Tyson spoke just a few words, Jake Paul made crude references and Briton Tony Bellew was escorted out of the arena by security at a baffling news conference in Texas.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, will face YouTuber-turned-fighter Paul, 27, at Dallas' AT&T Stadium on Friday.

Tyson has not fought as a professional in 19 years and appeared disinterested as Paul dominated the microphone.

Paul tried to goad Tyson by asking him about comments made in a documentary where the former champion described himself as "natural born killer".

Tyson refused to play ball. "That's what I said," he replied.

Perhaps the most bizarre moment at Wednesday's event at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving came when Liverpool's Bellew inaudibly shouted into a microphone – which he had brought along - from the press area.

The chaos was quite fitting for an event criticised by many boxing purists, but it was given some credibility by the presence of pound-for-pound greats Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

Light-welterweight champion Taylor edged her rival to win by split decision in an all-time classic in 2022.

The pair – who will compete for the undisputed title in the chief support - conducted themselves appropriately to build up to the richest fight in female boxing.

Ear covers and pro-Tyson crowd

About 70,000 fans are expected on Friday in a fight which will be streamed live on Netflix, and a healthy crowd of more than 1,000 – mostly Tyson fans - attended the news conference.

There were jeers for Ohio's Paul, who wore a diamond spiked ear cover and referenced the infamous title fight where Tyson bit a chunk out of Evander Holyfield's ear in 1997.

When Paul called his opponent's comments "cute", Tyson was either not listening or chose to ignore him.

One of the most controversial and volatile figures in sporting history having been undisputed champion and served three years in prison for rape, Tyson became animated when a reporter asked him about potentially being defeated by Paul.

"I am not going to lose, did you hear what I said?" he shouted.

Bellew performs stunt as Paul puts on a show

BBC Sport caught up with former cruiserweight champion Bellew as he was ushered out by a few men dressed in black.

Bellew, in what appeared to be a stunt for a betting company, was joined by an older man.

"He's the champion of the care home. [Jake] is fighting a grandfather so why not fight a great-grandfather who has had two new hips and is 106," he said.

After Bellew's ejection, the news conference quickly turned into a one-man show.

Paul – who has mainly fought ex-UFC stars in an 11-bout career – cursed at a journalist who asked him when he would face "a real fighter".

Promoter Eddie Hearn, who said he plans to leave before the main event, was also in the firing line with Paul calling him a "clout chaser".

All fighters on the undercard were asked to predict the outcome of Tyson-Paul. An offended Paul approached all those who went against him and asked them how much they wanted to bet.

The range went from Paul's purse – rumoured to be $40m (£31m) - to $20.

Rather surprisingly, the obligatory face-to-face between Tyson and Paul ended without any drama, but there was already enough of that in the hour and half that preceded it.

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[The Bald Eagle]

Why have seven states banned betting on the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?​

This Friday, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to clash in a one-of-a-kind boxing event. However, betting on this much-hyped match has been banned in seven U.S. states due to concerns over its unconventional structure.

With Tyson at 58 taking on Paul, a 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, the matchup features modified rules that differ from typical professional bouts.

Tyson and Paul will fight over eight two-minute rounds with 14oz gloves instead of the usual three-minute rounds and 10oz gloves used by heavyweight fighters.

States like New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado are refraining from allowing bets on the match due to these “non-traditional rules” and the modified fight duration.

According to Pennsylvania officials, “Given the totality of factors, the decision was made in the best interest of the betting public not to permit wagering in Pennsylvania.”

Colorado additionally cited concerns about the lack of professional ranking for all participants as a key factor in its decision.

Though restricted in seven states, 31 others still offer betting on this anticipated contest, with Tyson currently labeled as a +170 underdog.

Alex Rella, a senior trader at BetMGM, stated, “Bettors want to see Paul get knocked out and love Tyson as an underdog,” while confirming that BetMGM expects the bout to be one of its most bet-on boxing events ever.

The Nevada Gaming Commission has allowed wagers, saying Tyson vs. Paul passed their requirements to be sanctioned as a professional bout.

Source: The Express Tribune

 

[The Bald Eagle]

This shows how stupid is this fight idea..