Following his loss against Tyson Fury in June 2018, Jake Paul has made clear his intentions regarding future boxing endeavors, such as fighting Canelo Alvarez – often considered the “face” of boxing – who recently expressed interest in fighting him again. Now as January winds down there are signs that Paul’s career path might take an unexpected twist, possibly including Logan Paul. A conversation revealed how their fight was scheduled even with initial disagreements from Tyson Fury himself.
Diving into specifics, during an episode of the ‘Ring Champs’ podcast, Paul shared his perspective on a potential bout with Canelo Alvarez. The hosts and Paul’s associate, Nakisa Bidarian, navigated through the challenges and expectations of such a match. Despite speculations, Paul emphasized his desire for a traditional 12-round boxing match, addressing concerns over any special arrangements or changes from standard boxing rules.
The discussion then shifted back to the Tyson fight, where Bidarian clarified the negotiations surrounding glove size and fight format. Contrary to some beliefs, Paul did not demand specific conditions but rather adjusted to Tyson’s team’s preferences to transition the bout from an exhibition to a professional fight under modified rules approved by the commission.
Bidarian then explained his reasoning for agreeing to two-minute rounds for their fight, prompting an exchange with Tyson about whether similar rules could apply in men’s boxing title fights as in women’s title bouts. Tyson’s potential knockout victory underlined both its high stakes and historical importance of this confrontation.
Mike Tyson’s decision to face off under such unconventional conditions caused much debate among fans and professionals in boxing alike, prompting many people to wonder whether this unconventional format was more advantageous than opting for traditional exhibition or professional match. It remains an interesting topic of conversation within boxing culture today.