Boxing fans have been left reeling after the announcement was made that YouTube star-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul is set to fight former heavyweight kingpin Mike Tyson in a boxing showdown. The clash is slated for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and in a historic move, it’ll be streamed live on Netflix, marking the platform’s maiden voyage into the realm of live combat sports.
Jake Paul, who’s quickly carved out a name for himself in the squared circle with a professional record of 9 wins, 1 loss, and 6 knockouts, has previously shared the limelight with Tyson. The pair appeared on the same card back in 2020 when Paul laid out former NBA star Nate Robinson in the co-main event of Tyson’s exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. Now, Paul is gearing up to test his skills against one of the most fearsome figures in boxing history, aiming to cement his place in the sport by taking on the legendary “Iron Mike.”
Tyson, meanwhile, brings a storied legacy to the ring with a record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 44 knockouts. Even at 58, Tyson remains a force to be reckoned with in the boxing scene, having last stepped into the ring for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. The upcoming battle with Paul marks a significant moment for Tyson as he looks to demonstrate the ferocity that once crowned him the undisputed heavyweight champ from 1987 to 1990.
The event is a collaboration between Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix, promising an epic spectacle for viewers worldwide. Netflix’s foray into live sports is gathering steam, following events like “The Netflix Slam” tennis match and “The Netflix Cup” golf event. This boxing match is set to be another major highlight in their expanding portfolio.
As the hype continues to build for this monumental showdown, both fighters are gearing up to etch their names in the annals of boxing history. With Paul’s aspirations of becoming a world champion and Tyson’s legendary prowess, this intergenerational face-off is shaping up to be a nail-biting and dramatic encounter, available to Netflix subscribers globally on July 20.
