Jake Paul is gearing up for his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson by planning to put on over ONE STONE in weight.
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Netflix's First Move into Live Boxing
The YouTuber-turned boxer is set to face off against heavyweight icon Mike Tyson on July 20 in Texas. This fight not only marks Netflix's debut in live boxing but also represents Paul's first match at the heavyweight level.
Target Weight Revealed
During a recent stream with Adin Ross, Paul disclosed that he aims to hit the 220lb mark, matching Tyson's career heavyweight weight of 15st 7lb. This means Paul will need to pack on over a stone to match Tyson's weight in time for the bout.
No Headguards for the Big Fight
While specific details about the fight, such as the number of rounds and professional sanctions, are yet to be revealed, Paul's business partner Nakisa Bidarian confirmed that headguards will not be worn during the match.
Paul, with a record of 9-1, will be stepping into the ring with Tyson, who came out of retirement in 2020 for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly-anticipated showdown!
