New Yorkers wanting to bet on Iron Mike’s return to the ring will have to get creative.
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read ourThe Empire State is one of a handful of states that will not allow wagering on Friday’s anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Netflix fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.“The New York State Gaming Commission has discretion regarding whether specific sports events are eligible for wagering. Wagering on this fight is not permitted in New York State.
“Boxing matches approved for wagering in New York must follow Unified Rules as set by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, which call for three-minute rounds and 10-ounce gloves.”Duke phenom's first big college moment ends in disaster against KentuckyBetMGM telling The Post in July
Despite the interest, some states are preferring to stay away due to some deviations from standard operating procedure for boxing matches.The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations sanctioned this as an official heavyweight fight in April, with the bout to consist of eight two-minute rounds and the boxers using 14-ounce gloves.
Championship boxing matches usually consist of 12 rounds, each lasting three minutes, while heavyweight fights in Texas are assigned 10-once gloves,that they felt this fight is “more of an exhibition” and a Colorado Department of Revenue spokesperson telling the outlet this fight “does not meet the minimum requirements for the industry in the state.”For those looking to venture outside of New York to wager, Paul is a -210 favorite and Tyson has +170 odds as the underdog, per BetMGM.
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