Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's upcoming fight will be recognized as a professional match, with official rules now in place.

The highly-anticipated showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been officially sanctioned as a professional fight. This means that the result will be recorded on both boxers' records, adding even more weight to the already massive event. Set to take place at the AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, on July 20, the bout will see the former heavyweight champion face off against the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Tyson, who last fought in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, will be stepping back into the ring for a professional fight for the first time since 2005. According to reports, the fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds, with knockouts allowed. Both Tyson and Paul will not be wearing headgear and will use 14-ounce gloves, slightly heavier than the standard 10-ounce gloves used in professional fights.

The news was met with excitement from Tyson, who took to social media to announce, "I wasn't joking when I said this would be a real fight. See you in July, Jake Paul." However, the significant age gap of 31 years between the two on fight night has raised concerns about the safety of the event, making it the biggest age gap in professional boxing history.

In contrast to Tyson's previous exhibition match, which did not allow knockouts, this fight is sanctioned and will have a clear winner. Some have criticized the fight, including boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who called it "disgusting." But Tyson has assured fans that he is taking it seriously and has even put himself on a strict regimen, banning sex and marijuana before the fight.

In an interview with Forbes, Tyson shared, "Right now, I'm living my life disciplined. It's been six weeks since I've had sex or gotten high." He added, "I hate not being able to smoke, but I'm doing it like I love it." On the other hand, Paul holds a professional record of 9-1, with his only loss coming to Tommy Fury, brother of current world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in February 2020.

As the date draws closer, the hype for this fight continues to grow. With a stacked undercard and the co-main event featuring a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, this event is expected to be one of the biggest in boxing history. So mark your calendars and get ready for an intense and historic night of boxing.

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