Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are edging ever closer to their epic November showdown in the boxing ring.
The pair were originally due to face off in July, but Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out after suffering a medical scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles involving an ulcer flare-up which left him unable to train.
The bout was quickly rescheduled and on November 15 both fightersâ records will be on the line in an officially sanctioned professional boxing contest.
Tyson remains the youngest fighter to have become heavyweight world champion, a feat he achieved at the age of 20 in 1986 when he stopped Trevor Berbick in the second round, and he went on to claim the undisputed crown in a remarkable career.
Almost two decades on from when âIron Mikeâ last stepped into the ring in a professional bout, a defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005, the legendary heavyweight makes his return in an event that will draw attention from the world of sport and beyond.
It is four years since he appeared for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, and it was a surprise therefore when the announcement came that Tyson would be fighting Paul at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Few would have predicted this bout when Paul knocked out former basketball player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Tysonâs exhibition with Jones. The former YouTube star is now 10-1 as a professional, with that defeat coming against Tommy Fury and the wins largely over former MMA stars and little-known boxers.
The showdown with Tyson will be promoted by Paulâs company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), with this the latest step on a boxing journey he continues to insist will lead to a world title.
Paul said recently: âA lot of people are wondering ‘Jake, why are you doing this? Even if you beat him, they’re going to say he’s old’. But to me, Mike Tyson wanted to fight me.
“That is an honour. He’s one of the most famous boxers in the world to ever do it. To step in there with someone of his nature is an honour and a dream come true. It’s going to be a spectacle on Netflix.â
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson date, start time, venue and ring walks
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will take place on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFLâs Dallas Cowboys.
The card will start at 5pm local time, which is around 1am UK time. The main event ring walks will begin at approximately 4am BST in the early hours of Saturday morning.
How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
The bout will be screened live on Netflix, with this the platformâs first move into live boxing.
There has been a shift towards sporting action in recent months, with The Netflix Cup held in November as a crossover between golf and Formula One stars. Carlos Alcaraz faced Rafael Nadal in The Netflix Slam in March, an exhibition tennis match that took place in Las Vegas.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules
This fight has been sanctioned as a professional contest by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
Therefore it will count on both boxerâs official records and, according to Paul, this was a request made by Tyson.
ESPN have reported that knockouts will be allowed over eight two-minute rounds. No headgear will be worn and 14-ounce gloves will be used.
Therefore this is no walk-in-the-park exhibition contest!
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight card/undercard in full
Fights on the undercard of Paul vs Tyson will be announced in the coming weeks, but will include a rematch between undisputed world lightweight champion Katie Taylor and unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano as the co-main event.
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight title bout)
Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos (WBC welterweight title bout)
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes
Prelims
Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool
Lucas Bahdi vs Corey Marksman
Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson purse
UFC legend Henry Cejudo is a close friend of Tyson, with the pair previously hosting a podcast , and he has previously suggested that the 57-year-old is set to take home in the region of $20million for fighting Paul.
âI mean, you know what I respect, Uncle Mike⌠but it obviously takes two to tango,â Cejudo said. âI feel like there is probably a really good payday for Mike. Heâs probably going to wind up making close to about $20mi and heâs about to turn 58 years old. Literally, Jake is 27 and Mike is 57.
“I don’t like it but I was with Mike when he was getting ready for his Roy Jones Jr. fight. This dude is disciplined, he gets moody when he’s in fight camp and doesn’t smoke as much. He runs every day at 5’o’clock in the morning. If there’s anybody super ferocious who can potentially put this dude out, it is Mike.”
It is unclear how much Paul will make, but he claimed to have earned $30m when losing to Tommy Fury last year.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson betting odds
Paul to win: 4/11
Tyson to win: 12/5
Draw: 10/1
Odds via Paddy Power (subject to change).
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