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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Boxers meet face-to-face ahead of Netflix bout
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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Boxers meet face-to-face ahead of Netflix bout

58-year-old Mike Tyson looked at 27-year-old Jake Paul Irving ahead of the highly anticipated boxing match between the two on Wednesday night.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson and social media star-turned-boxer Paul will fight at AT&T Stadium. arlington

A fight broke out at his house on Friday night Dallas Cowboys It will be released on Netflix.

The match was a long time coming.

It was originally planned for this July, but Had to postpone due to Tyson having a medical emergency.

According to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, the fighter was treated for a stomach ulcer and cleared to fight.

The State of Texas agreed to certify the challenge, which other states would not.

The bout will consist of eight rounds instead of 10 or 12, rounds will be two minutes instead of three, and there will be heavier gloves designed to reduce the force of punches.

Iron Mike was a man of few words at Wednesday night’s event at the Toyota Music Factory.

“I’m looking forward to fighting,” Tyson said.

IRVING, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 13: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul pose after the final press conference for their heavyweight fight at Toyota Music Plant on November 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas. (Photo: Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

Wearing a diamond-studded ear defender, Paul prodded the former heavyweight about his infamous ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield in 1997.

“I’m not afraid of anybody, so I want it to be that old, wild Mike,” Paul said.

Tyson was 50-6 with 44 knockouts in professional fights before retiring 19 years ago. Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. at an exhibition four years ago. He fought with and it ended in a draw.

Paul has a record of 10-1 with 7 knockouts during his time as a boxer.

The social media star says his leap from YouTube to the ring has brought new energy to boxing.

“I brought great excitement to the sport, knocking people out on the biggest platforms possible, going up against the biggest names,” Paul said.

Tyson didn’t say much at the press conference, but he did make a prediction.

“I’m not losing,” Tyson told the crowd.

According to BetMGM sportsbook, Paul is the betting favorite.

When is the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson match?

  • When: Friday, November 15, 2024
  • Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
  • Network: netflix

The Tyson-Paul match will take place on Friday, November 15.

The broadcast of the event will start at 19.00.

There are a total of 7 fights on the card.

Paul and Tyson will be the last fight of the night, so the exact time will depend on previous fights.

Paul-Tyson Undercard

  • Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
  • Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
  • Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool
  • Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
  • Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell
  • Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes.

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight Tickets

IRVING, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 13: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul pose after the final press conference for their heavyweight fight at Toyota Music Plant on November 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas. (Photo: Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

Tickets for the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are on sale.