# Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Mike Tyson fights Friday night! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [November 12, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144 "2024-11-12T13:47:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/41 "2024-11-15T21:46:52Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > It’s not filler. How the hell is it filler? There are several other bouts. Those other bouts are filling the time between the start of the show and the main event on which the show is based and the only reason almost everybody is watching. That’s why it’s filler. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/42 "2024-11-15T21:50:32Z")
Filler would be a bunch of talking heads blathering about the fight like the Super Bowl pregame. This is actual boxing matches before a bigger boxing match. Like how literally every other big boxing match is done. Boxing fans love this ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/43 "2024-11-15T21:57:38Z")
> [@Dinsdale](#): > > What is your support for that? For boxing/kickboxing we always used 16 oz for sparring and amateur bouts, but my understanding was that pros used much lighter gloves, around 10 -12 oz. I can’t easily support it because looking online nobody can support any claim about the size gloves heavyweight boxers use. The results vary from 8 oz. to 18 oz. My only support is the reporting I saw on past boxing matches, hundreds of them. The problem is that boxing journalism is full of bullshit, just like every other aspect of the game. So all I can say is that traditionally heavyweight boxers were reported to use 16 oz. gloves. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/44 "2024-11-15T22:24:14Z")
My bet: the fight starts normally, with Paul dominating out of the gate, until he tries to pull a YouTube-style “prank” on Tyson, like mooning him or kicking his shins, at which point Tyson will snap and kill him by biting through his carotid artery. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/45 "2024-11-15T22:40:06Z")
Setting aside the absurdity of boxing weigh-ins, my big takeaway was that Tyson still looks scary fast. I have no idea what kind of shape he’s in, how is aging body has held up, how strong his punches are going to be…but at least based on that little clip, and a handful of staged sparring clips over the last few months, Tyson is still a skilled and lightning-fast boxer. I know Jake Paul has a decent power punch, but based on the tiny bit of his fights I’ve seen, he can’t match that skill. I’m not going to make a prediction since I’m not really a serious boxing fan, but I will say that if Tyson is able to stay in close and snap off those insanely fast combos Paul will be in for a tough night. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/46 "2024-11-15T22:42:35Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > I can’t easily support it because looking online nobody can support any claim about the size gloves heavyweight boxers use. The results vary from 8 oz. to 18 oz. You encouraged me to try my own Googl-fu, and the results I turned up generally said 8 oz for lighter weight classes and 10 oz for heavier. [Including the Nevada Athletic Commission.](https://boxing.nv.gov/faq/sections/Glove_Questions/#:~:text=Question%3A%20What%20size%20gloves%20do,10%20oz%20gloves%20in%20competition) If you get a chance, I’d like to see who says any pros use 16 or - gasp - 18 oz gloves. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/47 "2024-11-15T22:55:13Z")
A coworker stopped by one of the local books and told me the line was Paul -200. Seems high to me, but I can’t imagine making any sort of bet on this sort of craziness. It’s no better than a prop bet. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/48 "2024-11-16T01:05:46Z")
Cedric the Entertainer looks downright silly dressed like that. Come on, man. ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/49 "2024-11-16T01:12:46Z")
> [@asterion](#): > > I’m thinking of that episode of the Simpsons where Homer becomes a boxer and gets put up against their Tyson expy where all he has to do is last three rounds because “fans are tired of fights being over before they have a chance to get drunk.” Of course he lasts all of about half a round. After Tatum (Tyson) enters the ring to menacing death metal music, Homer enters to [“Why Can’t We Be Friends?”.](https://youtu.be/uj4551M2Qjk?t=31) ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/50 "2024-11-16T01:14:55Z")
I have it on in the background because why not. I take back what I said about filler. Good lord. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/51 "2024-11-16T01:26:36Z")
I hope Goyat beats that showboat dick. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/52 "2024-11-16T01:28:33Z")
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a thread winner by TKO! 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/53 "2024-11-16T01:28:43Z")
I wasn’t planning on watching but I turned it on. Not great so far. Goyat throwing a lot of punches but they don’t look like there is much behind them. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/54 "2024-11-16T01:30:51Z")
I don’t know shit about boxing but I think that Goyat is winning. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/55 "2024-11-16T01:36:15Z")
> **[Domestic Enemy Hat (@kenwhite.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/kenwhite.bsky.social/post/3lazoumx6qk2r)** > > I hope Mike hits Jake so hard that Jake becomes an adult. Just fucking reboots him. > > \[contains quote post or other embedded content\] ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/56 "2024-11-16T01:37:51Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > I don’t know shit about boxing but I think that Goyat is winning. Probably but that’s just because Nunes is being way too conservative. ---
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/57 "2024-11-16T01:47:59Z")
That was boring. ---
**Author:** ![Nars\_Glinley](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nars_glinley/32/8177_2.png) [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/58 "2024-11-16T01:52:26Z")
Is anyone else having issues staying connected? My internet is usually pretty solid but I’ve lost my Netflix connection 3 times now. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/59 "2024-11-16T01:55:36Z")
Netflix is working well for me ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144/60 "2024-11-16T01:59:26Z")
Watching at a brewery where “technically” the ‘tenders aren’t supposed to play Netflix. I hope _somebody_ bites off an ear. 👂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-has-a-plan-until-they-get-punched-in-the-mouth-mike-tyson-fights-friday-night/1010144.md?page=4)