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- Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul was initially scheduled to take place in the summer, with the exact date being July 20
- Boxing fans all over the world are now eagerly counting down the days to the new date of the highly anticipated match, which is November 15
- The boxing gloves used in the bout will weigh 14 ounces, which is 4 ounces more than the 10 ounces used in pro matches involving boxers who weigh over 146 pounds
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul was initially scheduled to take place in the summer, with the exact date being July 20. However, it was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances and later rescheduled to a new date.
Boxing fans all over the world are now eagerly counting down the days to the new date of the highly anticipated match. The Tyson-Paul event, which will be broadcast worldwide on Netflix, is the first of its kind and will see the streaming platform make its boxing debut in style.
Is Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Happening?
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will take place later this month. Photo/ CNN.
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been scheduled to take place on Friday, November 15. With barely two weeks left before the action gets underway, boxing fans can be convinced that the fight will not be postponed this time round.
Iron Mike, who is one of the most important figures in boxing history, will be clashing with The Problem Child in Arlington, Texas. AT&T Stadium, which is home of the National Football League franchise Dallas Cowboys, will host the fight. Unlike other big boxing matches which take place on Saturdays, this specific fight will unfold on a Friday night to avoid clashing with the NFL regular season. The stadium has a capacity of 80,000 seats.
Why Was Tyson-Paul Fight Postponed?
As earlier stated, the fight between Tyson and Paul was to take place in late July. However, a health scare on the 58-year-old veteran boxer forced organizers to set a new date for the fight, leaving fans devastated.
Tyson suffered a health emergency when on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles and required medical care when he grew nauseated and dizzy because of an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing.
Where Can I Watch Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul?
The fight between Iron Mike and Paul will not be available on TV. Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions teamed up to bring forth the boxing event which will only be available on the streaming platform. Viewers will be able to watch the fight from all over the world with a monthly subscription starting at $6.99.
The event is expected to get underway at 8:00 p.m. ET and will consist of only four fights. The super lightweight rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will be the first fight of the evening.
Neeraj Goyat and Whindersson Nunes will then clash in the Middleweight division before Mario “El Azteca” Barrios and Abel Ramos make way for Tyson and the Problem Child.
Tyson, who has fought 58 professional heavyweight bouts, brings an astonishing 88 percent knockout ratio. Judging by training videos on his social media pages, the veteran is in good shape for the fight. And as the boxing saying goes, fighters never lose their knockout punch power, Paul could be up for a tougher challenge than he expected.
Mike Tyson is 31 years older than Jake Paul. Photo/ CTV News.
The famous YouTuber, who some fans think is mocking boxing, has fought professionally eleven times, losing just once to Tommy Fury in February 2023. While Tyson was forced to slow down his training regimen after the health scare, Paul kept going and even recorded a resounding TKO win against Mike Perry in the summer.
What To Know About The Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Fight
It’s not every day we see a 58-year-old man clash with an opponent who is 31 years younger than him in the ring. With the age gap drawing a lot of attention, new rules have been brought forth for the scheduled fight. The new rules, which have already been made public for fans to see, are as follows:
- The rounds will not go beyond two minutes. This means that each round will be a minute shorter than used in professional men’s boxing.
- The boxing gloves used in the bout will weigh 14 ounces, which is 4 ounces more than the 10 ounces used in pro matches involving boxers who weigh over 146 pounds
