Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are preparing to fight in the boxing ring on Nov. 15. The fight will be streamed on Netflix for all subscribers at no additional cost.
The bout will pit two fighters from different eras. Paul, a former YouTuber who took up boxing, will be going up against Tyson, a 58 year old former professional boxer who is retiring.
This fight has been in preparation for quite some time. It was initially scheduled for this summer, but was postponed due to Tyson's health issues. While waiting for the new date, Paul fought Mike Perry, a former UFC star, and defeated him in the sixth round.
For Tyson, this is a return to the ring after a four-year hiatus. Prior to that, he hadn't fought professionally in 15 years.
The two fighters have been texting each other for months now, drumming up interest in their bout.
Netflix will show the fight as part of its regular service. Subscribers will not have to pay to watch, unlike regular pay-per-view boxing tournaments.
"We are excited to offer this unique sporting event to Netflix users around the world," a Netflix spokesperson said.
Netflix confirmed that subscribers can watch the event as part of their existing plans. The streaming service offers different subscription levels: an ad-supported tier for €4.99 a month, a standard subscription for €7.49 a month and a premium option for €9.99, which offers benefits such as Ultra HD quality and viewing on multiple devices.
Regardless of which subscription you have, you'll be able to watch Paul and Tyson fight at no extra cost. The fight promises to be an interesting confrontation between a young rookie and a boxing legend.
