It's been nearly 20 years since former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson last stepped into the ring for a match, but he's coming out of retirement for the fight. Tyson, 57, will step into the ring on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
Tyson last boxed professionally on June 6, 2005, against Kevin McBride. The referee ended the bout after the sixth round, awarding McBride the victory by corner retirement. Tyson's last victory in the ring was on February 22, 2003, when he defeated Clifford Etienne by knockout. Paul was 6 years old at the time.
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Paul most recently earned his sixth KO victory with a TKO win over Ryan Borland on March 2nd. This improved his boxing record to 9 wins, 1 loss (6 KOs), and his third consecutive win. Paul's only loss was by split decision to Tommy Fury on February 26, 2023. Since then, he has racked up wins over longtime UFC fighters Nate Diaz and Andre August.
The fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix as Netflix's first live martial arts show.
Preliminary odds for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
Sportsbooks do not yet have official odds posted for this boxing match. However, DraftKings Sportsbook oddsmaker Johnny Abello has given some early odds on who will come out on top in the Tyson vs. Paul fight.
These preliminary odds place Paul as the projected winner while Tyson is the underdog.
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How to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
when: Saturday, July 20, 2024
where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Streaming: Netflix
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