Jake Paul‘s boxing match against Mike Tyson will be the real deal — the two sides just announced their upcoming fight is a sanctioned professional bout.

Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions shared the news on Monday … saying the big event will count on their official career records.

The heavyweight fight will consist of 8 2-minute rounds … and they’ll wear 14-oz. gloves (instead of the typical 10-oz. mitts).

Of course, the bigger the glove, the softer the punch.

MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian explained the promotion worked with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations for weeks to get the fight sanctioned … and they’re grateful for the outcome.

There were rumblings the fight would be more of an exhibition — some reports claimed it would not be scored traditionally … and headshots would not be allowed.

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But, with this development, it’s clear the fight ain’t just for everyone’s entertainment … and the two guys will put it all out there come July 20.

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57-year-old Tyson had some words for his 27-year-old opponent … saying, “I wasn’t joking when I said this would be a real fight. See you in July Jake Paul.”