Lucas Jones
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is really happening. Netflix enters the fighting game for the first time to host the bizarre boxing crossover.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57, take part in an exhibition boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 20. The fight will be broadcast globally on Netflix, but will not have a PPV price. Tyson’s legend and vast experience consider him a modest underdog. What Paul lacks in longevity he must make up for with youth, commitment and a skilled team behind him.
The fight will also be official and sanctioned by the Texas commission. The fight will have eight two-minute rounds with gloves slightly larger than normal.
“After the contract was signed, we got a call from Mike’s team and they said, ‘Hey, he wants it to be a professional fight for sure,” Paul said at the introductory press conference in May. “He wants this. He wants to put everything at risk. I respect Mike for that and if he wanted it that way, then let’s take care of it.”
Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) is committed to boxing. The YouTuber started boxing with other social media stars before becoming a UFC fighter and champion by testing the sweet science. Paul recently moved away from beating smaller, older MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz and went down a more traditional development path. Paul scored consecutive knockout victories over unknown boxers before Tyson’s announcement.
Tyson (50-6-2 NC, 44 KOs) hasn’t boxed publicly since his 2020 showing against legend Roy Jones Jr. It’s often said that power is the last thing he lacks and “Iron” Mike will need it against an opponent 30 years younger. The former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion is the greatest of all time, with victories over Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.
The undercard will feature a fantastic rematch when Katie Taylor puts her undisputed super lightweight title on the line against Amanda Serrano. The two women were the first to headline an event at Madison Square Garden in April 2022, where Taylor won a split decision to retain her undisputed lightweight titles. Now, the two will meet in a weight class after Taylor defeated Chantelle Cameron by majority decision in November to win the titles.
Additionally, former champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will return on this card when he faces former UFC title challenger Darren Till in the cruiserweight division. Chávez Jr., 38, hasn’t fought since December 2021, when he bounced back from a loss to former UFC champion Anderson Silva to defeat David Zegarra. Till has lost four of his last five UFC fights and has not fought since his submission loss to Dricus Du Plessis in December 2022. The other fight announced for the card is a lightweight clash between top prospects Floyd Schofield and Ashton Sylve.
Below is the full fight card for Paul vs. Tyson along with the latest odds. Check back throughout the week for the latest news, features and other content on this great event.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Fight Card, Odds
- Jake Paul -170 vs. Mike Tyson +130, heavyweights
- Katie Taylor (c) -155 vs. Amanda Serrano +125, undisputed lightweight titles
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
- Ashton Slyve x Floyd Schofield, lightweights
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Information
- Date: July 20th
- Location: AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas
- Start time: TBA (main board)
- How to watch: Netflix
