Larry Holmes Gives Surprising Verdict on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: "Experience Isn't Everything"

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are getting ready to face off in the boxing ring. The fight will happen on November 15 at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It's a big deal because it'll be the first live boxing event that Netflix will stream all over the world.

The fight was supposed to happen earlier, on July 20. But they had to push it back because Tyson had some health issues - an ulcer flare-up to be exact. ESPN reported on the rescheduling.

Some people in the boxing world aren't happy about this fight. They're worried about it going ahead, given the big age gap between the two fighters. Tyson is 58 years old and hasn't had a professional fight since June 2005. That's when he lost to Kevin McBride, retiring in the 6th round.

On the other hand, Jake Paul is just 27. He started boxing professionally in 2020 and has had some success. His record stands at 10 wins, 1 loss, with 7 of those wins coming by knockout. In his last fight in July 2023, he beat Mike Perry with a 6th round stoppage. Before that, he won against Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz.

Larry Holmes, who fought Tyson back in 1988, shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight. Holmes lost to Tyson in that fight, getting knocked out in the 4th round. When asked about this new matchup, Holmes said, "I'll bet a quarter on Mike Tyson." USA Today reported Holmes' prediction.

The event won't just be about Tyson and Paul. There are some exciting undercard fights too. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will battle it out for the undisputed super-lightweight title. Also, Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos will compete for the WBC welterweight title.

This fight between Tyson and Paul is stirring up a lot of talk in the boxing world. With Tyson's legendary status and Paul's rising fame, it's sure to draw a big audience when Netflix streams it in November.