*With less than a month to go before Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, folk are beside themselves with anticipation to see if the 58-year-old former boxing champion can knock out his younger YouTuber-turned pugilist rival.
As it stands now, the highly anticipated bout is set to take place on Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium, with the event streaming on Netflix, with the streamer releasing a docuseries leading up to the fight, on Nov. 7, a week before fight night.
. The upcoming docuseries, titled “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson,” will provide what USA Today calls “unprecedented insight” into Tyson’s journey while prepping his return to the ring. In turn, Paul’s preparation for his fight against Tyson will be captured as it offers “a perspective not seen before. “
Confirmation of Tyson vs. Paul comes after Pual scored a win against bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist Mike Perry in a six-round TKO on July 20. Despite headlines generated from teasing Tyson via poking fun at the boxing legend during preparation, Paul has expressed how serious he is about getting the win over Tyson.
The upcoming docuseries will also cover Paul’s preparation for his fight against Tyson. Paul has expressed his seriousness about the fight but has also teased Tyson by poking fun during preparation.
So, without further adu, below is a breakdown of what is known about the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, per USA Today. May the best man win!
Is Mike Tyson fighting Jake Paul?
As of this writing, Tyson is indeed fighting Paul on a Nov. 15 card that will air on Netflix streaming at 8 p.m. ET.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: date, time and streaming
Date: Friday, Nov. 15
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: Not available on TV
Streaming: Netflix
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson official fight rules
The sanctioned fight, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, will consist of eight two-minute rounds instead of the usual three-minute rounds. Both boxers will wear 14-ounce gloves, heavier than the standard gloves.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight card
*Full card yet to be released
Super lightweight title bout: Katie Taylor vs. Amando Serrano
Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
Welterweight: Mario “El Azteca” Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
Jake Paul not concerned with Mike Tyson’s health
Tyson experienced a health scare earlier this year, which caused the fight to be postponed by a few months. There was concern within the boxing community for Tyson. However, Paul does not share this concern and claims that Tyson will not need a backup.
When will Jake Paul fight Mike Tyson?
The fight is set for November 15 at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The event organizer, Most Valuable Promotions, has chosen this date carefully to avoid any conflicts with the Cowboys’ home schedule, taking into account their game against Houston on “Monday Night Football” on November 18.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson odds:
As of October 12, odds from DraftKings give Paul the edge against Tyson.
Moneyline: Paul (-275) | Tyson (+210)
Jake Paul’s most recent fight
He faced Mike Perry on July 20 and won with a sixth-round TKO, bringing his career record to 10-1.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson ticket prices
The AT&T Stadium can accommodate up to 80,000 people and offers a wide range of ticket prices. Vivid Seats is selling first-row ringside tickets for over $47,000 each, while floor tickets are available for as low as $643. Additionally, upper-level concourse seats are listed for as low as $87 each.
Tale of the tape: Jake Paul height and weight
Paul is listed at 6-foot-1 and reportedly weighs 230 pounds, up from his usual fighting weight of 200 pounds.
Tale of the tape: Mike Tyson height and weight
Tyson is listed at 5-foot-10 and fought at 220 pounds in his most recent exhibition bout.
Jake Paul age
Jake Paul is 27.
Mike Tyson age
Mike Tyson is 58.
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