Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: In a clash that bridges boxing’s past and present, Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing after nearly two decades to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout, initially scheduled for July, was postponed following Tyson’s medical incident on a Miami-Los Angeles flight in May.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
The matchup presents a striking contrast: Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs), who made history as the youngest heavyweight champion at age 20 in 1986, hasn’t fought professionally since his 2005 loss to Kevin McBride. His last ring appearance was an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. Paul (10-1, 7 KOs), who began his professional career in 2020, built his record primarily against former MMA fighters before suffering his first defeat to Tommy Fury last year.
The event, sanctioned by the Texas Licensing and Regulations Department, features special rules accommodating the 57-year age gap between competitors. Fighters will use 14-ounce gloves instead of the standard 10-ounce heavyweight gloves, potentially reducing punch power and speed. The bout is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, shorter than the traditional twelve three-minute rounds.
Did Mike Tyson slap Paul? Watch Viral video here –
Tensions escalated at Thursday’s weigh-in when Tyson, weighing 228.4 pounds and sporting Versace briefs, slapped Paul (227.2 pounds) during their face-off. “Talking’s over,” Tyson declared before leaving the stage. Paul responded dismissively: “I didn’t even feel it — he’s angry. He’s an angry little elf…cute slap buddy.”
When and Where to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live?
The main card, streaming exclusively on Netflix, includes Katie Taylor defending her undisputed women’s junior welterweight championship against Amanda Serrano, plus contests featuring Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes and Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight title.
The event begins at 8 PM ET on November 15 (6:30 am IST on November 16), with the main event expected around 9:30 am IST.
I should note that as my knowledge cutoff is April 2024, you may want to verify current fight details, including any potential changes to the card or streaming arrangements.
