November 15th 2024.
The highly anticipated fight between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is set to take place live on Netflix this Friday evening. Fans and bookies alike have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation for this matchup, with Paul being the odds-on favorite to win.
The 58-year-old Tyson will be stepping back into the professional boxing ring after a 19-year hiatus to face off against Paul, a YouTuber turned boxer, at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. For those watching in the UK, the fight will be streamed live on Netflix with the ring walks expected to begin around 4am on Saturday morning.
Paul, 27, has already had 11 professional fights under his belt, with his only loss coming in a split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury last year in Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, Tyson's last professional fight was back in 2005, where he was defeated by Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride in a six-round bout.
According to Betfair, Paul is currently at 8/15 odds to win the fight, with Tyson's odds at 7/4. For those who believe in a draw, the odds are set at 9/1. For those who think Tyson still has the power to knock out his opponent, odds of 13/5 are available, while a Paul victory by knockout is priced at 7/5.
In a showdown of this magnitude, it's no surprise that people are placing their bets. According to Oddschecker, 61% of all bets placed on the fight winner market since Monday have been on Tyson, with 31% on Paul and 8% on a draw.
The fight is scheduled for eight rounds, with each round lasting two minutes instead of the traditional three for men's boxing. Both Tyson and Paul will also be wearing 14-ounce gloves, slightly heavier than the typical 10-ounce gloves used in this weight class.
At the weigh-in on Thursday, Tyson weighed in at 228.4 lbs, while Paul tipped the scales at a career-high 227.2 lbs. Tyson stands at 5-foot-10-inches with a reach of 71 inches, while Paul stands at 6-foot-1-inches with a reach of 76 inches. Both fighters have an orthodox stance.
It's also worth noting the 31-year age gap between the two fighters, with Paul being born in January 1997, when Tyson was already a two-time world heavyweight champion with a record of 45 wins, 39 by knockout, and two defeats to Buster Douglas and Evander Holyfield. With such a significant age difference, it will be interesting to see how these two will match up in the ring.
All eyes will be on Netflix this Friday as these two boxing legends go head to head in what is sure to be an epic battle. Will Paul maintain his odds-on favorite status, or will Tyson prove that he still has what it takes to come out on top? One thing is for sure, this is a fight that no one will want to miss.
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