Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
DateJuly 20, 2024
VenueAT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Jake Paul Mike Tyson
Nickname The Problem Child Iron
Hometown Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. New York City, U.S.
Pre-fight record 9–1 (6 KOs) 50–6–0–2 (44 KOs)
Age 27 58
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Style Orthodox Orthodox

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is an upcoming exhibition boxing match between professional boxer Jake Paul and former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson. The bout is scheduled to take place on July 20, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event will be streamed globally on Netflix.[3]

Background

Jake Paul (left) and Mike Tyson (right).

On November 3, 2023, it was reported that Netflix is considering streaming a boxing match involving Jake Paul.[4]

On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions had partnered to host an event headlined by Paul facing former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.[5] The event will be streaming globally exclusively on Netflix.[6] Mike Tyson confirmed the fight will be an exhibition and will not go on their professional records.[7]

Fight card

Weight Class vs. Method Round Time Notes
Main Card
Heavyweight Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson TBA

References

  1. ^ "BoxRec: Jake Paul". BoxRec. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  2. ^ "BoxRec: Mike Tyson". BoxRec.
  3. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (7 March 2024). "Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing fight set for July in Arlington, TX". FIGHTMAG.
  4. ^ Toonkel, Jessica (3 November 2023). "Netflix Explores Streaming Live Boxing Match". The Wall Street Journal.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (7 March 2024). "Jake Paul to Fight Mike Tyson in Live Netflix Boxing Event". Variety.
  6. ^ Heck, Mike (7 March 2024). "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium, will stream live on Netflix". MMA Fighting.
  7. ^ Davies, Harry (3 April 2024). "Mike Tyson announces major rule for Jake Paul fight - and fans are not happy". The Mirror. Retrieved 3 April 2024.