How to watch the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight in Texas
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul at the Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano 2 press conference held at the Apollo Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Steve Eichner/Variety via Getty Images)
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.
The rescheduled fight is now set for Friday at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The state has sanctioned it as a pro fight with some modifications.
Keep reading for everything to know about the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight and how to watch or stream it live.
When is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
It’s hard to give an exact time for the main event Friday, but it could approach midnight EST. The telecast starts at 8 p.m. EST.
How can I watch the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
Close to 100,000 people will be at AT&T Stadium, and the fight will be streamed on Netflix to nearly 300 million subscribers.
Is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight free on Netflix?
While this isn’t the more common, and more expensive, pay-per-view format followed by most major boxing events, it does require a Netflix subscription. Netflix reported more than 280 million subscribers worldwide at the end of the third quarter in 2024.
What are the odds on the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
Paul is a minus-200 betting favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be about half the amount of any bet. The most bet prop is for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson to win on points (+1000) and Tyson to win in the first round (+1400).
What’s the age difference between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul?
It’s 31 years. Paul is 27 and Tyson is 58.
When was Tyson’s last sanctioned fight?
Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts, after losing to Kevin McBride.
He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents. His loss was to Tommy Fury, the less-accomplished half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
How many rounds are scheduled for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Tyson and Paul will also use heavier gloves with the idea of decreasing the power of punches. The gloves will be 14 ounces instead of 10. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has said Tyson’s physical condition met the criteria for the fight to proceed.
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