TYSON-PAUL FIGHT SANCTIONED AS PROFESSIONAL

July’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be an official professional fight.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned the bout.

There will be eight two-minute rounds, and each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves.

The outcome will land on each fighter’s professional record.

The fight takes place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. By the time the match rolls around, Tyson will be 58, and Paul will be 27.

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