Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will step into the ring this winter for a boxing match that's got everyone talking. The fight will stream live on Netflix, marking the platform's first venture into live boxing ...
The bout will pit 58-year-old Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, against 28-year-old Paul, who's made a name for himself transitioning from YouTube to boxing. They'll face off for eight two-minute rounds.
Tyson, who dominated the heavyweight division in the late 1980s, is making a comeback at 58. He's not taking the fight lightly, warning Paul, "You better come in shape. Your health depends on it."
Paul brings a 10-1 record with 7 knockouts to the ring. He's faced mostly retired MMA fighters so far, but his youth and recent activity give him some advantages.
The 30-year age gap between the fighters has caused quite a stir. The fight was initially postponed due to a flare-up of Tyson's ulcer, and many have voiced concerns about the matchup.
Hall of Fame fighter turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya shared his thoughts on the fight during an interview with Club Shay Shay. He's picking Paul to win:
"Come on. 61-years-old? I love Tyson. He's got a puncher's chance for the first three rounds. I am a little scared of Tyson getting hurt after the third round. Jake Paul's a big boy. He's what, 26-years-old? Tyson's 61. I'm happy for Tyson that he's making money and he still loves it and is in shape. Just be careful."
The event will also feature a well-matched rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano as the chief support bout.
Netflix has confirmed they'll stream the event live, but hasn't announced a specific date yet. They're calling it a "winter" event, so fans will need to stay tuned for more details.