The big night is almost here. Mike Tyson and Jack Paul are set to fight inside a boxing ring set up on the grounds of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the Dallas Cowboys — in what could be an epic event no matter the outcome. It is an incredibly unique event that the 58-year-old Tyson will fight professionally for the first time since 2005 when he exits the stool against Kevin McBride.
Paul, 27, will be looking at the biggest win of his career after collecting victories over former MMA fighters to start his career. The fight was originally scheduled for July, but an ulcer outbreak from Tyson forced the postponement. In his place, Paul scored a big win over former MMA fighter turned bareknuckle fighter Mike Perry.
“Yeah, it’s nice. I’m not afraid of anybody. So I want him to be that old Savage Mike,” Paul said at the final press conference. “He said he’s going to kill me. I’m ready. I want that killer. I want the hardest match possible on Friday night, and I want no excuses from everyone at home if he gets knocked out.”
The fight will be sanctioned by the Texas Commission, but will feature unique rules, such as 14-ounce gloves and smaller rounds.
Before we battle the night away, let’s take a closer look at how these two fighters stack up in both prestige and accomplishments to date.
The story of Tyson vs. Paul Tepp
nickname |
“Iron Mike” |
“Problem Child” |
age |
58 |
27 |
height |
5-foot-10 |
6-foot-1 |
arrive at | 71 inches | 76 inches |
location |
Orthodox |
Orthodox |
record |
50-6, 44 KOs |
10-1, 7 KOs |
title |
Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion |
None of them |
Hometown |
Brooklyn, New York |
Westlake, Ohio |
residence |
Vegas |
Dorado, Puerto Rico |
total price | $10 million* | $80 million* |
best win |
Michael Spinks (KO1, 1988), Trevor Berbick (TKO2, 1986), Larry Holmes (TKO4, 1988) |
Anderson Silva (UD8, 2022), Nate Diaz (UD10, 2023), Mike Perry (TKO6, 2024) |
significant damage |
James “Buster” Douglas (KO10, 1990), Evander Holyfield (TKO11, 1996), Lennox Lewis (KO8, 2002) |
Tommy Fury (SD8, 2023) |
difference of opinion |
+170 |
-210 |
*Indicates online estimate of net worth
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