“Fury Erupts Over Controversial Rule Changes: Are Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s Bout Set to Be a Circus?”
Despite the rule changes, medical professionals have raised concerns about Mike’s age and health
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Moreover, reducing a boxing fight from 12 three-minute rounds to eight two-minute rounds can make the fight easier in some ways.
Shorter rounds mean less time for fatigue to set in, which may help fighters maintain their energy and avoid wearing down over a longer fight.
However, with less time to strategize or recover between each round, the action tends to be more intense, which could lead to more aggressive exchanges in a shorter period.
The unlikely pair was due to fight in July, but their fight was postponed after Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up
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As a result, it may favor fighters who thrive in fast-paced, high-intensity conditions.
Mike and Jake’s upcoming fight has already stirred a slew of controversy. Most recently, during their final face-off at their weigh-in, Mike slapped Jake across the face.
During Thursday’s (November 14) weigh-ins, the boxing legend delivered a right-hand slap to Jake’s face, followed by an apparent attempt at a low blow that missed, before being swiftly restrained and pushed away from the 27-year-old YouTube star.
Mike and Jake’s boxing fight is set for Friday (November 15) at 7 p.m. CT (local Texas time) and will air live exclusively on Netflix.
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