Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are getting ready to face off in a boxing match that's got everyone talking. The fight is set for November 15 at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Paul, a 27-year-old YouTuber turned boxer, has a record of 10 wins with 7 knockouts and just 1 loss. He'll be squaring up against 58-year-old Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion who hasn't had a professional fight since 2005.
The event will be shown live on Netflix, marking the streaming giant's first venture into live boxing. Subscribers won't need to pay extra to watch the fight, which is included in their regular subscription.
The match was originally planned for earlier, but had to be pushed back due to a health issue. Tyson had an ulcer flare-up, causing the postponement to November.
Paul started his boxing career in 2020, mostly fighting former UFC fighters rather than traditional boxers. His only loss so far came against Tommy Fury. Tyson, on the other hand, is coming out of retirement for this event.
The fight has stirred up a lot of chatter. Some folks see it as more of a show than a serious sporting event. Others think it could end up being one of the most-watched fights in history.
Three-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson shared his thoughts on the match-up with Sekbach:
"I am a Jake Paul fan. I love [what] Jake Paul doing for the sport of boxing and his fighters, what he [does] behind the scenes … I'm not a supporter of that. I think Mike's kinda older in his career. He wants to make some money, but I don't want to see that. I don't like seeing that, I am a big Mike Tyson fan too, so I don't [want to] watch that."
Stevenson's words sum up what a lot of people are feeling. He likes what Paul's doing for boxing, but he's worried about Tyson getting in the ring at his age.
The fight will last 8 rounds, with each round going for 2 minutes. It's shorter than a typical pro bout, which might be a nod to Tyson's age and time away from the sport.
As the date gets closer, the buzz around this unusual matchup is sure to grow. Whether you're excited to watch or not, it's clear this fight is going to make waves in the boxing world.
