The highly-anticipated clash between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul is gearing up to be one of 2024’s biggest boxing events. This spectacle, hosted by Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions, will unfold at the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys stadium, AT&T Stadium, with fans eager to witness this unusual pairing in the ring.
Event Rescheduling
The match was supposed to happen on July 15 but was disrupted by Tyson who had to pause his training due to ulcer complications in May. Fortunately, both parties agreed to set it until November which should give fans more time to look forward to this main event.
“Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: What to Expect from the Nov. 15 Fight”
Documentary: Training and Countdown
Tyson commenced training in July saying he is fit to resume boxing. Netflix has since released a documentary series, Countdown: The documentary follows Paul and Tyson getting ready for the fight as well as the growing tension that surrounds this significant battle.
Here’s a breakdown of the essentials:
Key Fight Details
- Fight Rules: Expect some special cases here.
- Fight Date and Time: Full card coverage starts at 8 PM ET over the station/ channel.
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
Fight Card
The night promises a full lineup, with seven fights in total, three featuring championship titles:
- Main Event, Heavyweight: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
- Super Lightweight: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano (Taylor’s IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO world lightweight titles)
- **Welterweight:_Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC title
- Super Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs Who is Whindersson Nunes
- Super Middleweight: Shadasia Green (35–13, 17 KOs) vs. Melinda Watpool (13–3–1, 4 KOs) for the vacant women’s International Boxing Organization (WBO) title
- Super Lightweight: Lucas Bahdi versus Armando Casamonica
- Featherweight: Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell
prop bets (odds through nov 13)
Current odds from BetMGM:
- Paul win: -175
- Tyson win: +180
- Tie: +900
Watching the Fight
The event streaming service will be provided by Netflix—fans will only be able to watch the event if they have a Netflix subscription.
This singular fight has left many people questioning the fight’s authenticity since it was between a young man and an old man who was experienced in fighting with his hands. While for some, the pairing up may raise eyebrows, for others, it’s going to be an interesting fusion of the traditional place of boxing and the contemporary hoopla of the sport.