“Fury Erupts Over Controversial Rule Changes: Are Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s Bout Set to Be a Circus?”
One of the first reported major rule changes approved by the TDLR is that the boxers will be wearing 14oz gloves (396g) instead of the standard 10oz gloves (284g) worn in a heavyweight fight.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA under modified rules
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The bout will also see head guards being banned while three impartial judges will stand ringside and score in the eventuality that there is no knockout, as per Unilad.
Additionally, instead of the traditional 12 three-minute rounds, the fight has been reportedly reduced to eight two-minute competitions.
Mike reportedly claimed it was his decision to shorten the rounds, as he previously explained: “If we have shorter rounds, we’ll fight more. More action.”
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The new rules ignited heated debates on social media, as a Facebook user commented: “If Jake is such a ‘GREAT BOXER,’ why do all these rules need to be implemented?
“They want Jake to look good so he doesn’t get exposed as a fraud. They know Tyson would and will easily own him.”
A person wrote: “If Jake Paul doesn’t get his head spun then I’ll never watch heavyweight boxing again.”
The rules include heavier gloves and shorter, two-minute rounds
Another Facebook user shared: “3 hit rule Tyson hit Jake, Jake hits the canvas and ambulance hits 60 miles an hour getting him to hospital.”
Someone else penned: “He will reset the universe. He will make things right in the world again! Jake is a joke. Mike is mythological!”
