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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are both suspended from boxing following controversial Netflix super fight

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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson provided a spectacle last night, but the two boxers will have to wait before they can return to the ring as they are both suspended.

The martial arts stars competed in front of a huge crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have been banned from boxing

On a night that, rightly or wrongly, will be remembered for a long time, Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision.

Early in the fight, the boxing legend showed flashes of his brilliant best, using his peek-a-boo style to bob and weave in front of 'The Problem Child', landing an impressive jab and a powerful right hand.

However, as the third round began, it was clear that Tyson had run out of gas, and thus, without the spring in his legs to propel his power shots, was easy prey for Paul's blows.

Ultimately, 'Iron Mike' survived to hear the final bell, with his significantly younger opponent receiving the nod from the judges.

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Both men plan to continue their careers inside the squared circle, but for now they will have to take some time off, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation stating that the pair will need a week to recover.

Their guidance insisted that the boxers must rest three days per round fought, meaning that while the fight went the distance of eight rounds, they had to stay away from competition for 24 days.

The rules board said: “Medical disqualification of a competitor is for their own safety and may be done upon the recommendation of the examining physician or TDLR.

“A competitor who disagrees with a medical disqualification, medical suspension or rest period determined at the discretion of a ringside physician or with a disqualification or suspension determined by the department may request a hearing to show proof of eligibility.”

Mike Tyson talks about what he was really doing while the commentators thought he was biting his mouthguard

During last night's fight, those calling the action quickly noticed that the big boxer was not the man he used to be, with particular attention being paid to his legs.

They also noticed that Tyson was constantly biting his mouthguard, as if he was having trouble keeping it in.

However, it seems that this was not actually the case.

Legend cleared everything up, explained what he was really doing, and gave a very bizarre reason for it.

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