Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will face off in a boxing match on November 15 at AT&T; stadium in Texas. The fight between the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion and the YouTuber-turned-boxer will be live-streamed on Netflix for standard subscribers.
The bout was originally set for July but got pushed back due to medical issues. Tyson had an ulcer flareup, and doctors advised him to ease up on training for a few weeks to recover.
"I want to thank my fans for their support and understanding," Tyson said. "My body is in better overall shape than it's been since the 1990s, and I'll be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you'll still be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I can't wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year."
The match has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap between the fighters. Top trainer Robert Garcia, who coaches Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez and Vergil Ortiz, doesn't give 'Iron Mike' much hope. In an interview with ES NEWS, Garcia said:
"It's like people saying Mike Tyson's gonna go out and knock [Jake Paul] out, Mike Tyson lost 20 years ago to bums. 20 years ago he lost in real fights to bums, maybe more than 20 years ago, yeah more because he's [nearly] 60."
Despite the concerns, the fight could break boxing viewership records. Fans will tune in to see if the former champ still has what it takes or if the social media star can pull off an upset.
