“Fury Erupts Over Controversial Rule Changes: Are Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s Bout Set to Be a Circus?”
“I thought they’d cancel the fight after 1 round,” a netizen stated on Bluesky.
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An observer asked: “8 rounds? How will they convince Mike to play it cool for 8 rounds?”
A separate individual chimed in: “If it’s not fixed I think Tyson knocks Paul out by round 3. But who really knows, the rules for this fight make it feel like WWE.”
Despite the rule changes, medical professionals have raised concerns about Mike’s age and health, GB News reported on October 29.
These adjustments, intended to prioritize safety, given Mike’s age, sparked criticism from fans calling it a “televised sparring session”
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These changes were likely implemented to reduce the risk of injury, particularly given Mike’s age of 58, as per GB News.
Nevertheless, experts reportedly warned that these modifications may not fully mitigate the dangers inherent in the sport.
The unlikely pair was due to fight in July, but their fight was postponed after Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up.
Their match was subsequently sanctioned as a professional fight, rather than an exhibition, making this the 59th bout on Mike’s record, coming 19 years after he retired following defeat to Irishman Kevin McBride, The Standard reported on Friday.
Contrary to popular belief, heavier gloves don’t deliver harder punches. In fact, they can have the opposite effect, Maxx Pro Boxing reported in February 2023.
While they provide extra protection, they also slow down your punches and reduce their power. The added weight makes it harder to generate the same momentum, which is why heavier gloves are typically used during sparring sessions rather than in actual competition.
