One of the most highly anticipated fights of the year, the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match, may face potential cancellation due to a specific reason if certain conditions are not met. The bout, scheduled to be streamed on Netflix on July 20, could be called off if Tyson, who will be 58 by the time of the fight, fails a mandatory medical test required for fighters over the age of 36.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) has indicated that for the fight to be sanctioned as a professional match, Tyson must pass an electroencephalogram (EEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG). Failure to meet these medical requirements could result in the fight being altered with shorter rounds and heavier gloves, or potentially cancelled altogether if promoters insist on billing it as a professional bout.
While footage of Tyson training shows his continued fighting prowess, the final decision on the fight's status is pending. Recent rumors suggesting the use of protective headgear and heavier gloves in the match have been dismissed by Paul, who labeled them as absurd and criticized those spreading such misinformation.
The uncertainty surrounding the fight has sparked online speculation and debate, with Paul expressing frustration at the spread of false information and the perceived decline in critical thinking. As the fight date approaches, fans and observers eagerly await a resolution on whether the much-anticipated showdown between Paul and Tyson will proceed as planned.
