Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are gearing up for a unique boxing match this Friday. The event will take place at AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and it's got people talking for more reasons than one.
Paul, who started as a YouTuber and turned to boxing in 2020, has racked up a 10-1 record. He's faced off against some big names, mostly from the UFC world. Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Mike Perry have all stepped into the ring with Paul.
On the other side of the ring, we've got Mike Tyson. At 58, Tyson hasn't had a professional fight since 2005 when he lost to Kevin McBride. That's nearly two decades out of the pro game.
The fight will be a professional bout, set for eight rounds of two minutes each. It's not just the match-up that's making waves, though. This fight will be the first live boxing event on Netflix, marking a big moment for the streaming giant.
George Foreman, known as 'Big George', thinks Paul's got a shot. He told USA Today:
"Paul has tricks. Tyson gets hit with one punch at his age, you start to hear funny noises. Jake Paul is no pushover and he is not afraid of any of these guys. Time is on his side."
Foreman added:
"So happy for Mike Tyson, he needed this excitement in his life. Everyone is talking about it."
Even Lennox Lewis, another boxing legend, has weighed in after watching Paul box. He didn't say much, but his few words summed up what he thinks of Paul's chances.
The boxing community seems split on this one. Some folks are scratching their heads at the age gap and Tyson's long break from pro boxing. Others are curious to see how Paul will handle a legend like Tyson, even if he's past his prime.
One thing's for sure - this isn't your typical boxing match. It's a clash between old school and new school, between a boxing icon and a social media star turned boxer. And with Netflix jumping into the live boxing arena, it's shaping up to be quite the event.