November 10th 2024.
The highly anticipated fight between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation Jake Paul is set to take place in Dallas, Texas. Fans are eagerly awaiting this intriguing and potentially epic bout.
Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight had to be postponed due to Tyson's ulcer flare-up. But now, both fighters are ready to step into the ring and give it their all. The 58-year-old Tyson, who hasn't had a professional fight since 2005, will face off against 27-year-old Paul, who has had 11 professional fights and only one defeat against Tommy Fury's younger brother in 2023.
The fight will be held at the 80,000 capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the Dallas Cowboys. This stadium has hosted major events such as the Super Bowl, WrestleMania, and even concerts by superstar acts like Paul McCartney and Beyonce. It has also been chosen as one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For UK fight fans, it will be a late night/early morning event as the fight is being held in Texas. The card will start at 7pm local time, but Tyson and Paul are not expected to make their ring walks until around 10pm, which is 4am GMT. Other fights on the card, such as Katie Taylor's undisputed light-welterweight title fight against Amanda Serrano, will start earlier at around 9pm local time and 3am UK time.
The fight will be streamed live on Netflix, marking the platform's first foray into boxing. This streaming service has previously shown other sports events like golf, formula one, and tennis. UK customers can sign up for a subscription for either £4.99-a-month with adverts or £7.99 without ads.
Aside from the main event, the undercard will feature other exciting fights such as Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 for the undisputed light-welterweight title, and Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight title.
The fight has been sanctioned as a professional contest by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, meaning the result will go on both fighters' records. Knockouts will be allowed over eight two-minute rounds, and no headgear will be worn. The TDLR has stated that the safety of the contestants is their top priority.
Leading up to the fight, there will be various events throughout the week, including an open workout on Tuesday, a final news conference on Wednesday, and a weigh-in on Thursday.
As for the purse, UFC legend Henry Cejudo has estimated that Tyson could make around $20 million for the fight, while Paul could make a significant amount as well.
The fight will be broadcasted on Netflix, with Kate Scott as the lead host and Andre Ward as the lead analyst. The ringside commentary will be led by Mauro Ranallo, with support from boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. and actress Rosie Perez. Other personalities such as Ariel Helwani, Sibley Scoles, and Amir Tyson will also be involved in the broadcast.
The odds for the fight currently favor Jake Paul at 4/9, with Mike Tyson at 15/8, and a draw at 10/1. Fans can expect a thrilling and unpredictable match between these two fighters, as they both strive for victory in this highly anticipated bout.
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