Tyson and Paul in heavyweight clash

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an officially sanctioned bout at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas


Mike Tyson	TALE OF THE TAPE 	Jake Paul
57 		Age		27
U.S. 		Nationality 	U.S.
1985 		Turned pro	2020
58 		Fights		10
50 		Wins		9
6 		Losses 		1
2 		No contests	0
44 		Knockouts	6
5ft 10in 	Height		6ft 1in
71in 		Reach		76in
Orthodox 	Stance		Orthodox
Iron Mike	Nickname	The Problem Child
 
 
RULES FOR MIKE TYSON’S FIGHT WITH JAKE PAUL

Fight duration: Eight two-minute rounds – rather than standard three minutes – will likely favour Tyson, who will be 58 at time of fight

Gloves: Will weigh 14oz instead of 10oz – expected to favour Paul because heavier gloves may soften impact of Tyson’s punches
  

Sources: BBC, ESPN, USA Today 
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