Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is really happening. Netflix is getting into the fight game for the first time to host a quirky boxing crossover.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57, will engage in an exhibition boxing match on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will be streamed worldwide by Netflix, but won’t come with a PPV price tag Tyson’s legend and vast experience put him as a modest underdog. What Paul lacks in longevity he should make up for with youth, commitment and a capable team behind him.
The bout was originally scheduled to go down on July 20, but Tyson suffered a medical issue related to an ulcer that forced the postponement.
The fight will also be an officially sanctioned fight by the Texas Commission. The fight will be eight, two-minute rounds with slightly larger gloves than usual.
Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) is all-in on boxing. The YouTuber began boxing other social media stars before becoming a UFC fighter and experimenting with sweet science. Paul recently took a detour from beating older, younger MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz and went down a more traditional developmental path. Paul has a streak of consecutive knockout wins over club-level boxers leading up to Tyson’s announcement.
Tyson (50-6-2 NC, 44 KOs) has not boxed publicly since his 2020 exhibition against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. ended in a draw. It is often said that power is the last thing to go and “Iron” Mike will need it against an opponent 30 years his junior. Former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion with wins over Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks is an all-time great.
The undercard will feature a fantastic rematch as Katie Taylor puts her undisputed super lightweight titles on the line against Amanda Serrano. The two women will be the first to headline an event at Madison Square Garden in April 2022 where Taylor earned a split decision to retain her undisputed lightweight title. Now, after Taylor defeated Chantel Cameron via majority decision in November to claim the title, the two will meet in a weight class.
Two more world title fights are set for the event. Mario Barrios will make the first defense of the WBC welterweight title he earned after being promoted by the sanctioning body following Terence Crawford’s weight gain. Barrios will face Abel Ramos. Also, Shadasia Greene and Melinda Watpool will face off for the vacant WBO Super Middleweight Championship.
There are plenty of decent fights on the card, which could otherwise be a circus sideshow to a respectable boxing card with a weird main event.
Below is the full fight card and latest odds for Paul vs. Tyson. Check back throughout the week for the latest news, features and other content surrounding this huge event.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight card, odds
- Jake Paul -275 vs. Mike Tyson +210, heavyweights
- Katie Taylor (C)-155 vs. Amanda Serrano +120, Undisputed Lightweight Title
- Mario Barrios (c)-1400 vs. Abel Ramos +700, WBC Welterweight Title
- Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool, vacant WBO super middleweight title
- Lucas Bahdi vs. Corey Marksman, lightweights
- Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Culwell, featherweights
- Neeraj Goyat vs. Winderson Nunes, middleweights
Where to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
- Date: 15 November
- Location: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas
- Start time: TBA (Main Card)
- Where to look: Netflix
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