Everything We Know About Netflix's First Boxing Event
Highlights
- Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will face off in a boxing match on July 20th in Dallas, Texas at the AT&T Stadium.
- The fight will be broadcast worldwide on Netflix, marking the streaming service's first venture into combat sports.
- Details about the fight, including rounds, referee, and judge information, are still unknown, but both fighters hope for a professional match.
Earlier this month, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson agreed to a deal to fight in a boxing match in June. The news of the fight itself naturally shocked fans. Since suffering his first career loss to Tommy Fury over a year ago, 'The Problem Child' has scored multiple lopsided wins. His victory over Nate Diaz last August was the most noteworthy, but he also later defeated boxing journeymen Andre August and Ryan Bourland.
Meanwhile, 'Iron Mike' is attempting to return to the ring for the first time in nearly four years. In late 2020, made a comeback to the ring for an exhibition matchup with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. The two fought to a draw that night on pay-per-view, but it was clear that Tyson had something left if he wanted to fight again.
However, there are a lot of questions about the fight and the event itself. How many rounds will it be? Who is promoting the fight? Fear not, we've got you covered. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (& The Biggest Freakshow Fights In Boxing History)
57-year-old Mike Tyson stepping into the boxing ring with Jake Paul is just the latest freakshow fight in the history of boxing.5 When & Where Will The Boxing Match Take Place?
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Will Go Down In July
While Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have had a lot of big fights, this one might go down as the biggest. The two will clash on July 20th, in Dallas, Texas. They will headline a card that will go down at the massive AT&T Stadium, known for housing the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders was held at the same venue in 2021.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (& The Biggest Freakshow Fights In Boxing History)
57-year-old Mike Tyson stepping into the boxing ring with Jake Paul is just the latest freakshow fight in the history of boxing.As of now, it's not exactly known how many fans will be in attendance on fight day. However, based on information that has been released from Most Valuable Promotions, who are behind the event, we can expect anywhere between 65,000 to 80,00 fans in attendance this summer.
If it ends up being around 80,000, the fight would land inside the top ten for most attended boxing matches ever. Not bad for a freakshow fight.
4 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Will Air On Netflix
The Fight Won't Be On Pay-Per-View
In the boxing world, there are generally only a few actual fight providers these days. HBO left the sport behind years ago, while Showtime left combat sports behind last year. DAZN and Amazon Prime are set to broadcast boxing events this year along with other long established platforms.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will air on Netflix, worldwide. The event will be the first time that the streaming service will be broadcasting a combat sports bout, but it very likely won't be the last. Given Netflix's recent deal with the WWE and reported interest in other sporting events, Paul vs. Tyson appears to be the start.
It's also worth noting that the fight won't be on pay-per-view either. As long as fans have access to Netflix, they'll be able to watch the bout with no issues or at any extra charge. According to Paul, that's half the reason he took the bout.
3 What Fight Details Should Fans Know?
A Lot Still Needs To Be Released About The Bout
When Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was announced earlier this month, there weren't a lot of details released. However, we do know a few things about the bout itself. The two will be fighting up at heavyweight, in what will be 'The Problem Child's first bout up at the weight class. To date, he's largely campaigned down at cruiserweight.
In terms of the fight itself, that's all that's basically known. Yes, seriously. As of now, it's not known how many rounds the bout will be, referee or judge information, etc. It looks like fans will just have to wait a little bit longer to learn the specific details behind the fight.
2 Will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Be A Real Boxing Match?
The Two Are Hoping To Fight In A Professional Fight
Much like other details about the fight, it's not known if Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be a professional boxing match. Many fans have speculated that the fight will be an exhibition contest, which is more akin to a sparring session than an actual bout.
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That wasn't a fever dream; these ten bouts really occurred. On planet Earth, no less!'Iron Mike' has already fought in one exhibition boxing match, fighting to a draw against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. However, according to reporting from Ariel Helwani, Tyson and Paul are hoping to make their bout a real, sanctioned, professional boxing match.
If the Texas State Athletic Commission sanctions the bout, it'll be Tyson's first professional boxing match in nearly 20 years. His last bout was a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, where the legend quit on the stool.
1 The Boxing Match Could Wind Up Being The Highest-Viewed Ever
'The Problem Child' Is Hoping To Break Muhammad Ali's Record
Jake Paul has reportedly been working with Netflix for months now, in order to find a suitable fight. Well, they've found quite literally one of the biggest stars of all time in the form of 'Iron Mike' to face him on July 20th. That choice was obviously by design.
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According to Netflix, they currently have over 260 million subscribers, and that number will likely rise by July. According to Paul, one of the reasons that he accepted the bout with Tyson was because of the chance to make history. On his YouTube channel, he stated:
"I think this has the opportunity to change the history of boxing and to be one of the biggest fights of the 21st century. To step in there with a legend means the world to me."
