Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is set to fight influencer turned professional boxer Jake Paul in a much anticipated clash on Saturday, November 16. Tyson, who is one of the most fiercest boxers of all time, will take on Jake, brother of famous influencer and creator Logan Paul.
The bout is set to be streamed live exclusively on Netflix and is expected to start around 6:30 AM IST for the Indian audience. This, however, is not the first time that a date has been set. The fight was originally supposed to take place on July 20, 2024, but was postponed due to Mike Tyson experiencing an ulcer flare-up on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on May 26. After receiving medical attention and a period of rest, Tyson has been cleared to return to full training, leading to the rescheduling of the fight.
Watch: Mike Tyson punches Jake Paul
As we gear up for the bout, here are the key details surrounding this event:
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: When will the fight take place?
The fight will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This venue, with a capacity of 80,000, is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and will host this significant boxing event.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Streaming and Broadcast
The event will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, marking a significant partnership between Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions, Jake Paul’s promotional company. The main card is set to begin at 6:30 AM IST.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Fight Details
The match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will be a professional bout sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulations. It will consist of eight two-minute rounds, using 14-ounce gloves, which is heavier than the standard gloves used in most professional boxing matches.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Fighters’ Profiles
Mike Tyson: At 58 years old, Tyson is a boxing legend and the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the three-belt era. He boasts a career record of 50-6 with 44 victories via knockout. His last competitive fight was in June 2005, although he recently participated in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, which ended in a draw.
Jake Paul: Paul, 27, is a YouTuber turned professional boxer with a record of 10-1 and seven knockouts. He has fought a variety of opponents, including MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley, as well as former NBA player Nate Robinson. Paul’s most recent fight was a sixth-round TKO victory over Mike Perry in July 2024.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Undercards
The event features a robust undercard with several notable fights:
- Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A title fight for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and *The Ring* lightweight titles.
- Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos: A WBC welterweight title fight.
- Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes: A super-middleweight fight.
- Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool: A fight for the vacant WBO women’s super middleweight title.
- Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell: A featherweight fight.
- Lucas Bahdi vs. Corey Marksman: A lightweight fight.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Controversy
The age difference between Tyson and Paul is the largest in professional boxing history, with Tyson being over 30 years older than Paul. This cross-generational matchup is expected to draw significant attention and interest from boxing fans worldwide.
Paul has consistently maintained that he will knock out Tyson, which will be the first time in the hsitory of the sport. On the other hand, Tyson has maitained that Paul – as a fighter – has been manufactured, while he was born a ‘killer’.
In summary, the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is a highly anticipated event that will take place on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. The fight marks a significant return to the ring for Mike Tyson and another high-profile bout for Jake Paul, with a compelling undercard adding to the excitement of the evening.
