When is the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight?
The highly anticipated match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will take place on Friday night. While the exact start time for the main event is uncertain, it is likely to occur close to midnight Eastern Time. The broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul originally scheduled his fight with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson for July. However, the bout was delayed by four months due to Tyson experiencing a medical incident on a plane, which required him to recover from a stomach ulcer.
Is the Tyson-Paul fight free on Netflix?
This match will not follow the traditional and more expensive pay-per-view model used for most major boxing events. Instead, it will be available to those who have a Netflix subscription. As of the end of the third quarter in 2024, Netflix reported more than 280 million subscribers globally.
What are the odds on the Tyson-Paul fight?
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Jake Paul is a -210 favorite, meaning that a successful bet on Paul would yield slightly less than half the total wager. For those interested in prop bets, Tyson winning by KO, TKO, or DQ is the most popular at +275. Other notable bets include Tyson winning by points at +1000 and winning in the first round at +1400.
What’s the age difference between the fighters?
The age gap between the two fighters is significant at 31 years, with Jake Paul being 27 years old.
When was Tyson’s last sanctioned fight?
Mike Tyson’s last sanctioned fight was in 2005, where he retired with a professional record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 44 knockouts after a loss to Kevin McBride. Although he participated in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. five years ago, Jake Paul holds a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, with seven knockouts against primarily lesser-known rivals. His sole defeat was to Tommy Fury, the less-famed half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
How many rounds are scheduled for the Tyson-Paul fight?
The upcoming bout will be scheduled for eight rounds, each lasting two minutes, which is shorter than the standard three-minute rounds in professional boxing. To reduce the impact of punches, both Tyson and Paul will wear 14-ounce gloves rather than the usual 10-ounce gloves. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation confirmed that Tyson’s physical condition meets the necessary criteria for the fight to proceed.
The fight will be hosted at the impressive $1.2 billion retractable-roof stadium of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, and has been officially sanctioned as a professional fight with some adjustments.
