By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-16 11:04:36 | Updated at 2024-11-24 12:39:41
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to receive mandatory boxing suspensions following their eight-round Netflix-streamed fight at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday night.
Paul emerged victorious over the former heavyweight champion by points decision in what many viewers found to be an underwhelming contest.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which managed the event, will impose a no-spar ban on both fighters to ensure adequate recovery time from any fight-related injuries.
Under the regulations, both fighters will be required to rest for three days per round fought, resulting in a mandatory 24-day suspension.
This suspension period is standard practice in combat sports to protect fighters' safety, with longer bans typically imposed for knockouts or technical knockouts.
The regulator stated: "Medical disqualification of a contestant is for their own safety and may be made at the recommendation of the examining physician or TDLR."
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are n ow suspended from boxing
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The judges' scorecards heavily favoured the 28-year-old social media influencer, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
The highly-anticipated bout failed to meet expectations, with many onlookers and boxing fans left underwhelmed by the performance.
Following the fight, Paul paid tribute to his legendary opponent, stating: "Mike Tyson, this is such an honour.
"He's the greatest to ever do it. He is an icon."
The 28-year-old added: "It was an honour to fight him. He was exactly what I thought he would be."
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Boxing rules stipulate Jake Paul and Mike Tyson cannot return to the ring for a duration of time
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A technical knockout would have resulted in a minimum 30-day suspension, whilst a knockout would have triggered a 60-day suspension period.
The fight was streamed globally on Netflix, though some viewers reported technical difficulties during the event, particularly during the undercard bout between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor.
