YouTuber Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson have both been hit with a 24-day suspension following their record-breaking Netflix superfight.
The two squared off on November 15 in a massive bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where Paul won by unanimous decision after eight intense rounds.
With this victory, Jake Paul improved his professional record to 11-1, while Tyson, who had not fought since 2005, suffered his first defeat in years.
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The fight, which attracted 70,000 fans, was highly anticipated and sparked numerous online spats between Paul and other fighters in the lead-up.
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However, despite their success in the ring, both Paul and Tyson must now take a mandatory break from boxing.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued them the minimum suspension, which is three days for each round fought.
As they completed an eight-round bout, they will both rest for 24 days before they can return to the ring.
The fighters do have the option to appeal the suspension. If they choose to, they can request a hearing to prove their fitness and potentially shorten the rest period.
The TDLR’s regulations aim to protect fighters’ safety, with medical suspensions being issued based on the recommendations of physicians and ringside doctors.
For now, Paul and Tyson will have to wait before they can return to boxing, but their next moves in the ring will surely continue to make headlines.
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