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    Fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul needs more monitoring, warns former referee

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    Hall of Fame boxing referee Richard Steele issued words of caution about the next fight between mike tyson and Jake Paul.

    “With Mike Tyson, it’s very dangerous even for the referee because you have to be close, but you have to be far away to allow them to do their thing,” Steele, who refereed six of Tyson’s fights, told USA TODAY Sports. “You had to always be aware of what was happening because one of Mike Tyson’s punches could really hurt the other. And maybe I don’t need to take the other hit.”

    It is not yet publicly known who will inherit that responsibility.

    Tela Mange, a spokeswoman for the state department that regulates combat sports in Texas, said last week that she had no news to report about the referees or judges for the Tyson-Paul fight, scheduled for Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. .

    One thing is certain: it won’t be Steele, who is now 80 years old.

    “No, man. I’ve had enough,” he said.

    But he did offer his opinion on several issues, including the two-minute rounds that he believes will create a disadvantage for Paul in a fight scheduled for eight rounds.

    “I don’t see the guy going that far with Tyson,” said Steele, who boxed professionally, going 12-4 from 1966 to 1970 before becoming a referee in 1972. “Because Tyson is very strong and he’s a former champion.” . “He knows what he’s doing and for two minutes… he can do everything possible.”

    Additionally, the additional padding in the 14-ounce gloves that will be used in place of the standard 10-ounce gloves will not provide any benefit to Paul, according to Steele.

    “It’s still a small gauntlet considering the power of Mike Tyson,” he said.

    Steele refereed a notable fight involving Tyson on October 23, 1999. Just after the bell rang at the end of the first round, Tyson punched and knocked down his opponent, Orlin Norris.

    Steele deducted two points from Tyson on the judges’ scorecards and Norris said he injured his knee during the fall and couldn’t continue. The fight was stopped and declared a no contest.

    “He didn’t want any more,” Steele said of Norris. “He just took a knee as a way to get out of the fight.

    “It was a definite (foul), but I think the hit was on its way and he couldn’t stop it.”

    Steele said he recently saw footage of Tyson, 58, working with a heavy bag in preparation to face Paul, 27.

    “It’s still dangerous,” Steele said. “He has so much power… I just hope he doesn’t end up hurting himself or the other.”

    Follow Josh Peter on social media @joshlpeter11

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