As controversy continues over their clash, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have been told they must change the rules of their upcoming boxing match. Despite the fact that 58-year-old Tyson is 31 years older than his opponent, the two are scheduled to meet in Texas on November 15.

The man once dubbed ‘The baddest man on the planet’ has not fought professionally since 2005, when his career was ended by Irish journeyman Kevin McBride.

He took part in an exhibition fight with fellow veteran Ron Jones Jr in November 2020, but the build-up to that showdown with Paul was disrupted by concerns for his health and well-being.

Former UFC star Brendan Schaub also slammed the matchup, arguing that a major change would be needed to convince the public. “You want to get people interested in this fight but they can’t, they try but they can’t,” he said. The Schaub Show podcast.

“Just bare knuckle. Jake, if Mike Tyson gets hit with a bare fist, that’s over because now it’s ‘are they working together, is there a solution?’ you think.

Given that neither fighter fights bare-knuckle, such a dramatic last-minute change is unlikely to be confirmed. The original date of the event was postponed due to Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up on a flight; This was a development that Schaub was cynical about.

“I love my son Mike, but I have no appetite for this. Nobody wants to see this,” he continued. “This doesn’t make any sense. They built a very big arena. I think they exaggerate too much.

“Yeah I know, the other thing is Mike had to pull out because of an ulcer. I don’t see how you turn that around. Mike Tyson, God bless him, pulled out because of an ulcer. You know, it’s just tough.”

Despite Schlub’s reservations, 80,000 fans are expected at AT&T Arena. There’s also a lot of interest in the undercard of Katie Taylor’s highly anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano.

The fight will also be broadcast worldwide netflixMillions of people are expected to join the network. Both fighters are set to earn more than £15 million for their participation.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson has repeatedly insisted he is capable of beating the YouTuber. She frequently posts videos to highlight her fitness and has vowed that her friendship with Paul will not hinder her fierce attitude.