Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were both handed suspensions following their fight on November 19, 2024, but not due to any rule violations. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued a mandatory seven-day suspension for both fighters as a precautionary measure to ensure proper recovery time after the eight-round bout. Additionally, the suspension increases to 24 days due to the three-day rest required for each round fought. While no medical disqualifications occurred, this precaution is common in boxing for athlete safety.
Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27, faced off in front of 72,000 fans at AT&T Stadium, with an estimated 120 million streaming the fight on Netflix. The match, however, failed to meet expectations, as it was slow and unexciting. Paul won by unanimous decision after eight rounds. Tyson, who hadn’t fought professionally in 19 years, showed signs of age, and in a post-fight interview, he expressed doubt about returning to the ring. Meanwhile, many viewers criticized Netflix for streaming issues during the event.
