Derek Chisora has slammed the upcoming fight between Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. The British heavyweight boxer has claimed the rules of the boxing bout will be different from usual. However, he is not interested in watching it and has no intention of paying for it.
Promotion promotion promotion if I’m being honest it don’t need that.. The biggest fight of the 21st century, in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world…that’s the MVP way. Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing… pic.twitter.com/DQLKMnyWfO
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) March 7, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be held in Arlington, Texas on July 20, 2024. It will be aired on Netflix. This will be the first time the American streaming service provides a live stream of a boxing event. Netflix, which will also be streaming WWE RAW from 2025, is making strides in the industry. However, people have been skeptical of this specific fight.
Paul is 27 years old and Tyson is 57 years old. The YouTuber-turned-boxer fights in the cruiserweight division while Tyson used to fight in the heavyweight division. Many differences in this fight call for it to be a disappointing match-up. Fans have slammed Paul for picking this fight. Chisora, on the other hand, has slammed this fight for its alleged rules.
Derek Chisora said Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are fighting in 18oz gloves and headgear 😭 pic.twitter.com/X05ldwfVBB
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) March 11, 2024
He said, “I know for a fact they are using 18oz gloves and head guards – if I’m not mistaken,” Chisora told Radio Rahim.
In a pro-heavyweight fight, 10oz gloves are used and there are no head guards. Heavier gloves and head guards are usually used during sparring. A “sparring match” is exactly what Chisora called it.
Derek Chisora has no interest in paying to watch a “sparring match”
Radio Rahim responded to Chisora saying that there’s no way Paul and Tyson are selling those tickets. Chisora further said, “So we’re watching a sparring match… It’s a f**** joke. You think I’m paying to watch that?”
Chisora even mentioned the demographic that would probably be excited for the fight. He said, “Only kids will pay to watch that. You know, and parent will give their kids money to go and watch that.”
This event is not a PPV. Free to all 260 million Netflix subscribers…500 million plus homes. Live. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/hqQNe68JLX
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) March 7, 2024
Paul has mentioned that there are no extra fees that need to be paid to watch the event on Netflix. If you are a Netflix subscriber, you can watch the event live. The ticket prices to go and watch it at the AT&T stadium live have not been released yet.
The Texas commission has not provided licenses for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight yet
To participate in a boxing bout, fighters need to pass a medical test to prove they are fit to fight. Tyson’s health over the years has raised concerns for this fight. In 2020, when Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in California, the commission created specific rules to protect the fighters.
In Texas, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will provide the permissions for the fight. A spokesperson of the organization told Front Office Sports, “The promoter has requested to have an event that day, but we have not received any proposed cards and thus have no details about what they are planning. All bouts are subject to review and approval by TDLR.”
this was Mike Tyson two years ago using a cane to walk ffs
Jake Paul is one shameless individual pic.twitter.com/6t444M29xt
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) March 7, 2024
Mike Tyson has been suffering from health issues in the past few years. He has been seen walking with a cane on several appearances. Moreover, he has also been spotted in a wheelchair. The former heavyweight champion has a history of head trauma and suffers from nerve pain. There are red flags all over this fight which is why fans have not shown the level of excitement that was expected.