Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight rules for weight, knockouts, rounds and winner

It's almost time for the hugely-anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. One of the sport's all-time greatest takes on a YouTube star with an impressive professional boxing CV.

Had this been in Tyson's prime, it's fair to say it would have been a one-sided affair. And yet, Paul, who is some 31 years younger than the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, seems to be in a confident mood heading into the fight against 'Iron Mike'.

But what are the rules for the bout and how does it differ from your 'normal' boxing match-up? The Manchester Evening News has taken a closer look at some of the stipulations for the fight.

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The fight between Tyson and Paul will take place this Saturday - with the main event scheduled for 4am UK time - and has been sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

There are several conditions both fighters must adhere to ahead of the fight, and knockouts are allowed. Tyson and Paul will use 14-ounce gloves rather than the standard 10-ounce gloves usually used by heavyweight fighters, which could impact the pace of the fight.

The fight will also consist of eight two minute rounds, which is shorter than your standard fight. A normal round is usually three minutes and can consist of 10 to 12 rounds.

Paul usually fights at cruiserweight, but the fight is a heavyweight bout, leaving fans curious as to how heavy he'll weigh in. The weigh in is set to take place on Thursday, November 14 at midnight UK time, one day before the fight.

Paul had previously been at 230lbs for the original date of the fight earlier this year, before it was then postponed. When Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr, he weighed in at 220lbs and has fought at heavyweight his entire career.