Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is absolutely taking place. Netflix steps into the combat recreation for the primary time to host the weird boxing crossover.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57, are set to interact in an exhibition boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 15. The bout shall be streamed globally by Netflix, however not include a PPV price ticket. Tyson’s legend and huge expertise have him as a modest underdog. What Paul lacks in longevity he ought to make up for with youth, dedication and a professional group behind him.
The bout was initially scheduled to go down on July 20, however Tyson suffered a medical situation associated to an ulcer that compelled a postponement.
The combat may also be an official, sanctioned bout by the Texas fee. The combat shall be eight, two-minute rounds with barely bigger gloves than regular.
Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) is all in on boxing. The YouTuber began boxing different social media stars earlier than graduating to UFC fighters and champions testing the candy science. Paul just lately took a detour from beating older, smaller MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz and went the extra conventional growth route. Paul notched consecutive knockout wins over unknown boxers within the leadup to the Tyson announcement.
Tyson (50-6-2 NC, 44 KOs) has not boxed publicly since his 2020 exhibition in opposition to fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. resulted in a draw. It is usually stated energy is the very last thing to go and “Iron” Mike will want it in opposition to an opponent 30 years his junior. The previous undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion is an all-time nice with wins over Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.
The undercard will characteristic a incredible rematch when Katie Taylor places her undisputed tremendous light-weight titles on the road in opposition to Amanda Serrano. The 2 girls have been the primary to headline an occasion at Madison Sq. Backyard in April 2022 the place Taylor earned a break up determination to retain her undisputed light-weight titles. Now, the 2 will meet up a weight class after Taylor beat Chantelle Cameron by majority determination in November to say the titles.
The unique July date additionally was set to characteristic two different fights. Former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was set to return on this card taking up former UFC title challenger Darren Until within the cruiserweight division. Chavez Jr., 38, has not fought since December 2021 when he bounced again from a loss to former UFC champion Anderson Silva to defeat David Zegarra. Until misplaced 4 of his last 5 fights in UFC and has not fought since a December 2022 submission loss to Dricus Du Plessis. The opposite combat introduced for the cardboard was a light-weight showdown between high prospects Floyd Schofield and Ashton Sylve.
Whereas Taylor vs. Serrano is confirmed for the brand new date, the promoters haven’t but stated whether or not the opposite two fights may also transfer.
Beneath is the whole combat card for Paul vs. Tyson together with the most recent odds. Examine again all week lengthy for the most recent information, options and different content material round this large occasion.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson combat card, odds
- Jake Paul -170 vs. Mike Tyson +130, heavyweights
- Katie Taylor (c) -155 vs. Amanda Serrano +125, undisputed light-weight titles
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson data
- Date: Nov. 15
- Location: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas
- Begin time: TBA (Essential card)
- How one can watch: Netflix
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