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Not only is the Mike Tyson – Jake Paul fight still going ahead on July 20, but the stakes have been raised with the announcement of the rules — and the sanctioning of the bout as a professional fight.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has officially classified the Tyson – Paul showdown at AT&T Stadium as a professional fight between the former heavyweight champion “Iron Mike” and his challenger, a YouTube celebrity-turned pro boxer. Both men reacted to the change on social media and seemed to embrace a decision that drastically raises the profile of this bout.
Not just an exhibition anymore
This showdown in Arlington will go on the professional records of Tyson (50 career wins) and Paul (nine career wins) in an alteration that both men supported on social meida.
“It’s a real sanctioned fight,” Tyson posted on X.
