The much-awaited fight between Mike Tyson and former YouTuber Jake Paul is already causing a storm in the world of sports as the event is scheduled to take place on November 15 in Arlington, Texas.
One of the most hyped matches of the year will take place in two-week time as 58-year-old Tyson squares up for his first professional fight since his exhibition match in 2005.
Brimming with confidence, the 27-year-old Jake Paul-a former YouTube star, current boxer said “I do believe I have a clear-cut edge over Tyson by virtue of my young age.”
Most analysts agree with Paul, saying that age gap will tilt the scales in YouTube-cum-boxer’s favor. However, Tyson appears uninterested in others’ opinion as the new training footage of former world champion assures his fans that the Iron-Mike is in good shape.
Officially authorized by the Texas Athletic Commission, and the fight will have eight rounds with two minutes per round; besides, the gloves will be larger than those used in other fights.
Why did Mike Tyson agree to fight Jake Paul?
Tyson has last entered into the ring in a 2020 exhibition against Roy Jones Jr., which ended up in a draw. It should be noted that one of the all-time great heavyweights, Tyson is a legend who boasts victories over Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.
Reflecting on why Tyson decided to fight at such an age, he told Jim Gray “Hey, listen, it was written. That’s all I know.” To Tyson, his fight with Paul is the one written on his fate.
Who is Jake Paul?
Paul, who boasts an impressive record of 9 wins and one defeat with six knockouts, has fully transitioned into the world of boxing. For the past few years, he has taken a very old-school approach, racking up knockouts against club-level boxers in a buildup toward this fight. Paul wants to prove his critics wrong who say his time is coming to an end: “This is history in the making… People say I’m going to get knocked out by this strong, powerful guy. But I am here to make history.
How to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Thanks to a collaboration between the streaming giant and Most Valuable Promotions, the fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix to give fans around the world the opportunity to watch the spectacle.
- Date: Friday, Nov. 15
- Location: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Netflix
