Is Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight still happening? Latest updates on Netflix boxing event
Ahead of his highly anticipated fight against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson decided last week to post a short video clip to his Instagram account with Tupac Shakur's portion of the 2000 song by rapper Big L, "Deadly Combination," playing in the background. So there in a boxing ring again was the 58-year-old version of Tyson, looking just enough like "Iron Mike" as he bobbed and weaved, peppering the pads on his trainer with jabs and hooks.
"Final stretch," Tyson wrote as the caption. "Less than 50 days left."
The Nov. 15 Netflix boxing event at AT&T Stadium headlined by Tyson's exhibition bout with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake "The Problem Child" Paul is still on and finally nearing its final approach after months of waiting. A Netflix documentary series featuring Paul and Tyson will be available for streaming on Nov. 7. It will show Tyson's journey to get back in the ring, as well as Paul's preparation to face Tyson. The fight will be broadcast exclusively through Netflix.
This will be Tyson's first fight since his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. A medical emergency suffered by Tyson initially led to a postponement of his matchup against Paul, which was originally set to take place on July 20. But Tyson now appears on course to go head-to-head with Paul in a stadium-sized spectacle promoters are advertising as a one-of-a-kind event.
What's the latest sign it's getting close to actually happening? One day after Tyson's workout video dropped, Paul posted one of his own.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Tyson-Paul fight, including the latest updates, odds and predictions with less than six weeks before the bell rings:
IN DEPTH: Mike Tyson explains how risk is part of motivation for fighting Jake Paul
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: date, time and streaming
- Date: Friday, Nov. 15
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: Not available on TV
- Streaming: Netflix
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson official fight rules
This sanctioned fight, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, will consist of eight two-minute rounds instead of the usual three-minute rounds. Both boxers will wear 14-ounce gloves, heavier than the standard gloves.
"I'm fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted," Paul said recently. "He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I'm giving him everything he wants."
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight card
*Full card yet to be released
- Super lightweight title bout: Katie Taylor vs. Amando Serrano
- Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
- Welterweight: Mario “El Azteca” Barrios vs. Abel Ramos
Jake Paul not concerned with Mike Tyson's health
After Tyson experienced a health scare earlier this year, causing the fight to be postponed by a few months, there was concern within the boxing community for him. Tyson experienced a health issue on a flight in May and soon announced his doctors recommended he pause training due to an ulcer flare-up.
Paul does not share the concern and claims that no backup will be needed for Tyson.
Answering questions from TMZ, Paul told reporters, "He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great. That’s what we’re focused on, and there’s not a backup currently."
"You can get seriously hurt or injured in there," Paul added. "So, if you’re not in there to go to war, then you should just get out."
'Fat' Jake Paul responds to Mike Tyson weight jabs
Paul reportedly weighs 230 pounds for this heavyweight fight, up from his usual fighting weight of 200 pounds, and Tyson called out Paul's new physique as "fat" during a news conference in May leading up to the originally scheduled date of the event.
"I don't know if he's in his prime. He's fat. He should be lean and mean and he's fat and funky," Tyson said. "I saw him with his shirt off though and he's fat."
Paul clapped back at the time that Buster Douglas was also fat and beat Tyson, and Paul has decided to lean into the narrative with his fight against Tyson nearing. Paul has posted a series of videos on his Instagram account training and wearing what appears to be a fake belly.
This is a recent video of a sparring session featuring Paul:
When will Jake Paul fight Mike Tyson?
The fight is scheduled Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The event organizer, Most Valuable Promotions, has carefully chosen this date to avoid any conflicts with the Cowboys' home schedule, considering their game against Houston on "Monday Night Football" on Nov. 18.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson odds:
As of October 7, odds from DraftKings give Paul the edge against Tyson.
- Moneyline: Paul (-290) | Tyson (+220)
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Predictions for Jake Paul-Mike Tyson
Teddy Atlas: 'Risky for Paul'
In a recent interview with Seconds Out, Teddy Atlas said: “The first couple minutes could be a little risky for Paul against a guy who was the youngest heavyweight champ and a guy with one of the greatest combinations of speed and power in the history of the heavyweight division. For one or two rounds, could it be a little hairy? Yeah. If he don’t catch him, or he don’t hurt him, then the gas tank starts to putter, if that happens, then the young man would have the advantage. Even a young man who’s far less accomplished in the game.”
PredictEm: Jake Paul
Loot Levinson writes: "I’m betting on Jake Paul at -195 betting odds. I think this Bovada number has a chance to dip with some casual money coming in on Tyson, but I think it’s the prudent move. Tyson can still move pretty well, but against a youthful guy who isn’t an altogether pushover, it’s just an uphill battle for a man his age, as much as part of me wants to be wrong."
Roy Jones Jr.: Mike Tyson
In a recent interview with FightHype, Jones — who fought Tyson in an exhibition in 2020, Tyson's last appearance in a ring — said he believes Tyson will win:
"It’s a young lion and an old lion. It’s a great situation for them. It gives Jake a chance with Mike being as old as he is. I think it’s a great opportunity for both fighters but I still think Mike is gonna be a little bit too much for Jake."
Adam Burke, VSiN: Jake Paul
Burke writes, "Paul is fighting a huge name here in Tyson, but it is hard to have any idea what to expect from the former champ. Paul’s youth and progression into being something of a respectable fighter are the reasons why he is favored in this bout. Say what you will about fighting MMA guys masquerading as boxers, but those are guys with good cardio and some more recent data points on fighting with their fists than Tyson."
Nate Diaz: Mike Tyson
In an interview on the ''All the Smoke'' podcast, Diaz said that while he respects Paul's youth, speed, and nothing-to-lose attitude, Tyson is still his guy. Diaz believes that the pressure that comes with Paul being expected to win could play a role in the result as well.
Jake Paul's most recent fight
He faced Mike Perry on July 20 and won with a sixth-round TKO, bringing his career record to 10-1.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson ticket prices
AT&T Stadium can accommodate up to 80,000 people, offering a wide range of ticket prices. Vivid Seats is selling first-row ringside tickets for over $43,778 each, while floor tickets are available for as low as $1,012. Additionally, upper level concourse seats are listed for as low as $82 each.
Tale of the tape: Jake Paul height and weight
Paul is listed at 6-foot-1 and reportedly weighs 230 pounds, up from his usual fighting weight of 200 pounds.
Tale of the tape: Mike Tyson height and weight
Tyson is listed at 5-foot-10 and fought at 220 pounds in his most recent exhibition bout.
Jake Paul age
Jake Paul is 27.
Mike Tyson age
Mike Tyson is 58.
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