Texas has approved the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight.

Great news, folks! The much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on July 20 in Arlington, Texas has officially been given the green light by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. That's right, it's been sanctioned as a professional fight and will now be added to the records of both fighters. Exciting stuff!

As per ESPN, the rules for this match will require both Tyson and Paul to use 14-ounce gloves over eight two-minute rounds. This ensures a fair and safe fight for both competitors. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, expressed his satisfaction with this development, stating that both Tyson and Paul were eager to face each other in a professional setting with a definitive outcome.

After weeks of hard work, MVP and their partners have successfully met the requirements set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. This means that the fight will indeed take place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and will be available for streaming on Netflix. Surely, fans all over the world are eagerly awaiting this epic showdown.

It's worth noting that when the fight takes place, Tyson will be 58 years old while his opponent, Paul, will only be 27. That's a staggering 31-year age gap, the largest in pro boxing history. For context, the previous record was held by Archie Moore, who at 49 years old faced 25-year-old Mike DiBiase in 1963. Moore emerged victorious with a third-round TKO.

Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, boasts an impressive record of 50 wins and 6 losses. His most recent fight was an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. On the other hand, Paul, known as "The Problem Child," has a professional record of 9-1 and gained popularity through his YouTube channel before transitioning into professional boxing.

When asked about his thoughts on facing Paul, Tyson confidently stated that he doesn't believe his opponent is faster than him. In fact, he even watched a YouTube video of Paul when he was 16 years old, doing some strange dances, and he's convinced that's not the guy he'll be fighting. Tyson is well aware that Paul will come into the ring with the intention to hurt him, but he's confident in his abilities and believes his opponent will be in for a rude awakening.

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