NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was initially scheduled for July but had to be postponed due to Tyson’s medical emergency.
The 58-year-old Tyson experienced a stomach ulcer and required time to recover, leading to a four-month delay.
The rescheduled bout is now set to take place on Friday night at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The state of Texas has sanctioned the event as a professional fight with some modifications to the rules.
Tyson, who last fought in 2005, has expressed confidence in his ability to emerge victorious, while the 27-year-old Paul has taunted his opponent with a “diamond-spiked ear cover,” referencing Tyson’s infamous ear-biting incident from the past.
The fight will feature an eight-round format with two-minute rounds and heavier gloves, as per the modified rules agreed upon by Texas. Several other states had declined to sanction the bout due to the age difference between the two fighters.
Ahead of the fight, Tyson revealed that he had lost 26 pounds during his recovery process, but his co-promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, confirmed that the former champion had been medically cleared and was undergoing regular checkups.
The event will be streamed on Netflix, marking the platform’s first foray into combat sports. Additionally, the card will feature a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed super welterweight title.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Full match card
- Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes, 6 rounds, middleweight
- Title fight: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, 10 rounds for Taylor’s undisputed women’s junior welterweight championship
- Title fight: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – WBC welterweight title
- Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, 8 rounds, heavyweight title
Which TV channels will telecast the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight?
Unfortunately, the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight will not be telecast live on any TV channels.
Where will the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight take place?
The bout will be held at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Where to follow the live streaming of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight?
You can catch the live streaming of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight exclusively on Netflix.
What time will the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight start in India and the USA?
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, November 16. The undercard matches will begin at 6:30 AM IST / 8:00 PM ET, with the main event featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul expected to start after 9:30 AM IST / 11:00 PM ET.