Get ready for a clash of generations as boxing legend Mike Tyson steps into the ring against YouTube sensation turned pro boxer Jake Paul. After an initial postponement, this highly anticipated showdown is now set for November 15th at the iconic AT&T Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know about the fight being billed as “Tyson vs Paul: Battle of the Ages”.
The Road to Tyson vs Paul
Rumors of a potential bout between the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion and the 26-year-old social media star turned boxer started swirling earlier this year. In a stunning announcement, the fight was made official for July 20th. However, Tyson had to push back the date after experiencing health issues in late May.
According to sources close to Tyson’s camp, the boxing icon suffered an ulcer flare up on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, requiring immediate medical attention. On advice from his doctors, Tyson took a few weeks off from training to allow his body to recover before resuming fight preparations.
With the green light from his medical team, Tyson is now back in training and eager to teach the audacious Paul a lesson in the squared circle. For his part, Paul remains confident in his abilities, unfazed by the challenge of facing one of the most feared punchers in boxing history.
Tale of the Tape
On paper, Tyson holds the clear advantage in experience and accomplishments. “Iron Mike” ruled the heavyweight division in his prime, becoming the youngest boxer to win the heavyweight title at just 20 years old. His record of 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests, with 44 knockouts, speaks to his dominance.
Paul, meanwhile, sports a more modest record of 9 wins and 1 loss since turning pro in 2020. His victories have come primarily against fellow celebrities, MMA fighters, and lightly regarded boxers. Many pundits question if he’s ready for the enormous step up in competition that Tyson represents.
The one edge Paul may hold is youth. At 26, he’s in the physical prime of his athletic career. Tyson, while still in remarkable shape for his age, last fought professionally in 2005 and will have to shake off some ring rust against his younger, hungrier foe.
Fight Details and Undercard
Tyson vs Paul will be contested over eight two-minute rounds in the heavyweight division. Both men will wear 14-ounce gloves and the match has been sanctioned as an official professional bout by the Texas Combative Sports Program.
The fight card at AT&T Stadium features several compelling matchups:
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (10 rounds, undisputed junior welterweight title)
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Darren Till (6 rounds, light heavyweight; Till’s pro boxing debut)
- Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes (6 rounds, middleweight)
- Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool (10 rounds, vacant WBO super middleweight title)
With an array of fan-friendly styles and evenly matched bouts, the undercard provides the perfect lead-in to the superstar main event. Boxing purists and curious spectators alike are in for a memorable night.
How to Watch
Fittingly for a event so intertwined with the worlds of sports and entertainment, Tyson vs Paul will stream live on Netflix. The broadcast is set to begin at 8pm ET on November 15th.
Those wanting a more immersive experience can purchase the Tyson vs Paul VIP package. Priced at a jaw-dropping $2 million, it includes ringside seats, access to the locker rooms, and even a chance to walk out to the ring with either Tyson or Paul. It’s boxing history and reality TV colliding in extravagant fashion.
A Fight for the Ages
No matter the outcome, Tyson vs Paul promises to be a spectacle unlike anything the sport of boxing has seen. A prime Pay-Per-View draw from a bygone era facing off against one of the internet’s biggest personalities turned pugilist, with a worldwide streaming audience looking on.
Can Tyson summon the ferocious power and skill that made him “The Baddest Man on the Planet” one more time? Or will Paul shock the world and prove his boxing chops against the sternest test imaginable? Tune in on November 15th to witness this unprecedented generational showdown.
The one edge Paul may hold is youth. At 26, he’s in the physical prime of his athletic career. Tyson, while still in remarkable shape for his age, last fought professionally in 2005 and will have to shake off some ring rust against his younger, hungrier foe.
Fight Details and Undercard
Tyson vs Paul will be contested over eight two-minute rounds in the heavyweight division. Both men will wear 14-ounce gloves and the match has been sanctioned as an official professional bout by the Texas Combative Sports Program.
The fight card at AT&T Stadium features several compelling matchups:
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (10 rounds, undisputed junior welterweight title)
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Darren Till (6 rounds, light heavyweight; Till’s pro boxing debut)
- Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes (6 rounds, middleweight)
- Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool (10 rounds, vacant WBO super middleweight title)
With an array of fan-friendly styles and evenly matched bouts, the undercard provides the perfect lead-in to the superstar main event. Boxing purists and curious spectators alike are in for a memorable night.
How to Watch
Fittingly for a event so intertwined with the worlds of sports and entertainment, Tyson vs Paul will stream live on Netflix. The broadcast is set to begin at 8pm ET on November 15th.
Those wanting a more immersive experience can purchase the Tyson vs Paul VIP package. Priced at a jaw-dropping $2 million, it includes ringside seats, access to the locker rooms, and even a chance to walk out to the ring with either Tyson or Paul. It’s boxing history and reality TV colliding in extravagant fashion.
A Fight for the Ages
No matter the outcome, Tyson vs Paul promises to be a spectacle unlike anything the sport of boxing has seen. A prime Pay-Per-View draw from a bygone era facing off against one of the internet’s biggest personalities turned pugilist, with a worldwide streaming audience looking on.
Can Tyson summon the ferocious power and skill that made him “The Baddest Man on the Planet” one more time? Or will Paul shock the world and prove his boxing chops against the sternest test imaginable? Tune in on November 15th to witness this unprecedented generational showdown.
