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- Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will face off in a boxing match on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
- The fight will be broadcast worldwide on Netflix, marking the streaming service's first foray into martial arts.
- Details of the fight, including rounds, referee and judge information, are still unknown, but both fighters want a professional fight.
Earlier this month, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson agreed to a deal to fight in a boxing match in June. The news of the match itself was understandably shocking to fans. Since suffering the first loss of his career to Tommy Fury over a year ago, 'The Problem Child' has recorded a number of lopsided wins. His most notable victory over Nate Diaz last August was his most notable, but he has since also defeated boxing luminaries Andre August and Ryan Borland.
Meanwhile, “Iron Mike” is about to return to the ring for the first time in almost four years. In late 2020, he returned to the ring for an exhibition match against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. The two fought to a draw that night on pay-per-view, but it was clear that Tyson still had something left if he wanted to fight again.
However, there are many questions about the battle and the event itself. How many rounds will it take? Who is driving this fight? please do not worry. We will fully support you. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (& The Greatest Freakshow Fight in Boxing History)
When 57-year-old Mike Tyson steps into the boxing ring with Jake Paul, it's the latest freakshow fight in boxing history.
Five When and where are boxing matches held?
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be decided in July
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have had many big fights, but this one may go down as the biggest. The two teams will clash on July 20th in Dallas, Texas. They will headline the card, which will be held at the massive AT&T Stadium, known as the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. In 2021, Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders was held at the same venue.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (& The Greatest Freakshow Fight in Boxing History)
When 57-year-old Mike Tyson steps into the boxing ring with Jake Paul, it's the latest freakshow fight in boxing history.
At this time, it is unclear exactly how many fans will be in attendance on game day. However, between 65,000 and 80,000 fans are expected to attend this summer, according to information released by Most Valuable Promotions, which organizes the event.
If the final number of spectators is around 80,000, this match will rank among the top 10 most-attended boxing matches in history. Not bad for a freak show fight.
Four Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will air on Netflix
The fight will not take place on pay-per-view.
In the boxing world these days, there are generally only a handful of live boxing providers. HBO dropped martial arts a few years ago, and Showtime dropped martial arts last year. DAZN and Amazon Prime will be broadcasting boxing events this year, along with other established platforms.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be broadcast worldwide on Netflix. This event will be the first time a streaming service will broadcast a martial arts match, but it's very likely not the last. Given Netflix's recent deal with WWE and reports of interest in other sporting events, it looks like Paul vs. Tyson will be the start.
Also note that this fight is not a pay-per-view. As long as fans have access to Netflix, they can watch the games without any issues or additional fees. According to Paul, that's half the reason he came into the game.
3 What details about the match should fans know?
Much still needs to be revealed about this match
When the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was announced earlier this month, not many details were released. However, we do know a few things about the match itself. The two will meet at heavyweight, marking “the troublemaker's first match in this division.” To date, he has primarily competed in the cruiserweight division.
As for the battle itself, that's basically all that is known. Yes, seriously. At this time, it is unclear how many rounds the match will last, as well as information about the referee and judges. It looks like fans will have to wait a little longer to find out the specific details behind the match.
2 Will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson be a real boxing match?
The two hope to fight in a professional match.
As with other details about the fight, it's unclear whether Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be a professional boxing match. Many fans are speculating that the match will be an exhibition contest, more akin to a sparring session than an actual match.
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“Iron Mike” has already competed in one exhibition boxing match, fighting to a draw against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. However, Ariel Helwani reports that Tyson and Paul want their match to be real, sanctioned professional boxing. Match.
If the Texas State Athletic Commission approves the fight, it will be Tyson's first professional boxing match in nearly 20 years. His last fight was a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, when the legend retired on a stool.
1 Boxing match could be the most watched in history
'Problem child' hopes to break Muhammad Ali's record
Jake Paul has reportedly been working with Netflix in recent months to find a suitable fight. Yes, they literally found one of the biggest stars of all time in the form of “Iron Mike” who they will compete against on July 20th. That choice was clearly by design.
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To date, the most-watched boxing match in history is “Thrilla in Manila.” Estimates vary, but historians believe that the trilogy bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was watched by between 100 million and 1 billion people. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson probably won't win over a billion people, but they'll get close.
Netflix says it currently has more than 260 million subscribers, and that number is likely to increase by July. According to Paul, one of the reasons he accepted the fight with Tyson was because it was a chance to make history. He said on his own YouTube channel:
“This has a chance to change boxing history and I think it's going to be one of the biggest fights of the 21st century. To step in there with the legends means the world to me.”
