Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have been suspended from boxing in the coming days following their controversial fight in Dallas on Friday spectacular night.
Bet Boxing on Bet365Tyson and Jake Paul battled it out at the AT&T Stadium in Texas in the highly watched bout on the Netflix streaming platform, with which the former Youtuber who turned prime fighter cruised to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas. Paul dominated the fight from the opening bell as Tyson labored through his first outing in four years and first professional bout in almost 20.
Both boxers were not injured during and after the contest, but they were sanctioned by a professional body that supervised the fight and will be given mandatory rest by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
After the fight, Tyson and Paul will be assessed by medical professionals to ensure they have not suffered any serious injuries.
According to the regulations set by Texas, both Tyson and Paul must undergo a mandatory three-day rest for every round they fought. The fight went the full eight rounds, so the pair must rest for 24 days.
Regardless of the outcome, many boxing fans hope this bout will be Tyson's last, considering his age and legacy. Meanwhile, Paul is likely to return to the ring sooner rather than later.