One of the most unconventional boxing matches in recent history is set to take place on Friday, November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will face off against social media influencer turned boxer Jake Paul in a battle that combines nostalgia for Tyson’s legendary career with curiosity about Paul’s rapid rise as a boxer.
The fight, which will stream exclusively on Netflix, marks a significant age gap between the combatants. Tyson, who turns 58 years old just days before the bout, is considered one of the most intimidating fighters in boxing history. He was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987-1990 and retired professionally in 2005 after losing to Kevin McBride.
Paul, who will be 27 years old during the fight, has transitioned from YouTube personality to professional boxer over the past few years. He made his debut in 2020 and has since racked up a 10-1 record, including victories over former UFC stars Ben Askren and Nate Diaz .
While some view the matchup as absurd given their vastly different backgrounds and skill levels, both fighters are confident they will emerge victorious. Paul has predicted a knockout win, while Tyson says he doesn’t plan on losing .
The fight will be contested over eight two-minute rounds, with 14-ounce gloves and sanctioned as a professional bout by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations . This unusual setup adds an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be an intriguing clash between boxing legend and social media sensation.
Key Points:
- Date: Friday, November 15
- Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Streaming Platform
The main event will stream exclusively on Netflix starting at 8 p.m. ET . This marks one of the first times a major boxing match has been streamed directly through a subscription service rather than traditional pay-per-view channels.
Fight Card Details
While the main attraction is undoubtedly the Tyson-Paul bout, the card includes several other intriguing matches:
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano – Undisputed women’s junior welterweight championship (10 rounds)
- Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos – WBC welterweight title (12 rounds)
- Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes – Middleweight bout (6 rounds)
- Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – Vacant WBO women’s super middleweight title (10 rounds)
Fight Rules
The Tyson-Paul match will be contested over eight two-minute rounds 1. Both fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves, and the bout has been sanctioned as a professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
