Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight: Everything to know about epic event
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After months of anticipation, the fight between 58-year-old former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson and 27-year-old Jake Paul is just around the corner. This Friday, boxing fans will experience a bout unlike anything before, as a retired legend, with nearly 20 years since his most recent professional fight, takes on a former social media influencer looking to earn some credibility in the ring.
This fight has faced numerous setbacks and has been hotly debated in the months leading up to it.
Is it even safe for Mike Tyson to fight at this age? Can Jake Paul compete with someone as powerful as Tyson? Does Tyson still have enough gas in the tank to compete with someone 30 years younger than him? These are the questions we hope to see answered this weekend.
Here is everything to know about this much-awaited heavyweight bout.
When is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
The fight is set for Friday, Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The main card for the event will start at 8 p.m. ET, streaming exclusively on Netflix. The official time for the main event − Tyson vs. Paul − will be determined by the fights that come before it.
How to watch Tyson vs. Paul:
Tyson vs. Paul is streaming exclusively on Netflix. Anyone with a membership can watch the fight. No extra charges are being added in order to watch.
If you do not have a Netflix subscription, they start as low as $6.99/month if you are interested in signing up. If not, there is still a chance you can watch the fight at a local bar or pub near you. Any establishment that uses DirecTV for business and has pre-ordered the fight has been authorized to show the fight, according to Joe Hand Promotions.
Tyson vs. Paul: Full fight card
- Heavyweight: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
- Super Lightweight: Katie Taylor (c) vs. Amanda Serrano for IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO women's titles
- Welterweight: Mario Barrios (c) vs. Abel Ramos for WBC title
- Super Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
- Super Middleweight: Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool for vacant women’s WBO title
- Super Lightweight: Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
- Featherweight: Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell
Tyson vs. Paul odds:
Per BetMGM, Jake Paul is the favorite to win the fight at -190 odds. Tyson is a +188 underdog.
When odds opened months ago, Paul was a -275 favorite, meaning tons of people have placed money on Tyson. BetMGM's Jack Kirvin tells USA Today that 76% of all tickets placed on the fight have been in favor of Tyson. In fact, here are the three outcomes that have had the most bets placed on them:
- Mike Tyson by KO/TKO or DQ (+250)
- Mike Tyson on points (+1100)
- Mike Tyson to win in Round 1 (+1400)
Mike Tyson's career record:
Tyson has a career record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts. Tyson started his career with 37 wins before his first loss. He had 33 knockouts in that span.
When was the last time Tyson fought?
Tyson's last competitive fight was in June 2005, resulting in a sixth-round TKO at the hands of Kevin McBride. More recently, Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition in November 2020. Although most people watching the fight believe Tyson outperformed Jones, the fight was declared a draw.
Jake Paul career record:
Jake Paul holds a 10-1 record with seven knockouts in his career. His lone loss came via a split decision to Tommy Fury in February 2023.
When was the last time Paul fought?
Paul's most recent came against Mike Perry on July 20, 2024. Paul won the fight by sixth-round TKO.
July 20 was supposed to be the original date of the Tyson vs. Paul fight. However, Tyson suffered an ulcer flareup just before, forcing the event to be pushed back to this Friday.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul predictions
Bermane Stiverne: Mike Tyson
Striverne tells Baccart.net and DAZN writes, "When he fought Roy Jones Jr, he was 54 years old, and he looked good so if that’s the same Mike Tyson for this fight then I don’t think it will last more than six rounds. In the first half of the fight, the younger guy is going to come out to try and impose himself, but I see Mike working his body and dragging him into deep water from early on in the fight. Mike is a lot older, but he still has the ambition to fight and has bad intentions. He still hits the pads hard, looks great on the pads and it’s not like he fighting somebody who is a live opponent. Mike is taking this fight seriously and I don’t see in any way how he loses this fight against Jake Paul.”
Roy Jones Jr.: Mike Tyson
Roy Jones Jr. tells talkSPORTS, "Well, I like Mike, probably by decision, but if he chooses to go out and take him out, I think he can."
Tyson Fury: Mike Tyson
Tyson Fury tells MMA Hour, "If Mike Tyson hits anybody, I don’t care if he’s 90, he’s going to knock them out cold isn’t he? He’s Iron Mike Tyson, the baddest man on the planet. Jake Paul is very experienced now and he's had a lot of fights but obviously, I have to back Mike Tyson for the knockout as he always backs me."
Bleacher Report: It's going to be a circus
Lucky Ngamwajasat writes, "Give credit to Paul, Tyson and MVP Promotions for making me and many other fight fans tune in to this sideshow. And give credit to Paul for finding ways to keep us entertained while stacking the deck in his favor. Whether it was fighting former NBA player Nate Robinson or former UFC champions Tyrone Woodley and Anderson Silva, The Problem Child seemingly has had the advantage in all of these matchups. You want a prediction? Here's mine: It's going to be a circus and I'm going to watch it. I'm not going to take whatever happens seriously and neither should anyone who watches. But it should be fun, it'll get people talking, and I'm sure it will lead to another mega-money fight for Paul down the line, perhaps a rematch."
Sporting News: Jake Paul via TKO
Daniel Yanofsky writes, "If Tyson gets knocked down, which seems likely here, hopefully, he gets back up. The prediction: Paul pulls his punches a bit to give the crowd their money's worth before forcing Tyson down. It will be a circus show either way, but a successful one, allowing Netflix, Paul, and Tyson to pat themselves on the back."
Tyson vs. Paul fight rules
The fight between Paul and Tyson will have eight two-minute rounds rather than the standard 10-12 rounds at three minutes each. Furthermore, both fighters will wear heavier 14-ounce gloves rather than the usual 10-ounces gloves in order to promote safety.
What did Jake Paul do before boxing?
Before Jake Paul became a boxer, Paul was a social media influencer with a YouTube channel with over 20 million subscribers. Paul's YouTube channel is still active today, focusing primarily on his boxing career. That said, he does still post other content detailing with his house, vacations, and other "day-in-the-life"-style videos for his subscribers.
Paul's career on YouTube started with his brother, Logan (now a wrestler with WWE), after the pair became famous on the now-defunct social media app Vine. Paul would post prank videos, music videos, any content that would generate buzz. It worked. Paul eventually caught the eye of Disney, who gave him a recurring role on their show "Bizaardvark" from 2016 to 2018.
After being let go from Disney, Paul continued making music, with the video for his song "It's Everyday Bro" garnering over 300 million views on YouTube.
When was Jake Paul's first boxing match?
Paul's boxing career began in August 2018 with a match against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji. Paul won via TKO. His professional boxing debut came in January 2020 against AnEsonGib.
When was Mike Tyson's first boxing match?
Tyson's professional boxing debut came on March 6, 1985 when Tyson defeated Hector Merced via first-round TKO. Tyson was just 18 years old.
Tyson participated in 15 fights his first year as a professional, all in an effort to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Tyson became heavyweight champion at 20 years old. He still holds the record for being the youngest champion of all time.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight purse
The fight purse for Paul vs. Tyson is about $80 million, per Sporting News.
During a pre-fight press conference, Paul said "I'm here to make $40 million and knock out a legend," implying that he will take home half of the total purse. Tyson is expected to earn around $20 million for the fight.
Is Jake Paul fighting Canelo Alvarez after Tyson?
During an appearance on the TimboSugarShow podcast with MMA stars Sean O'Malley and Tim Welch, Paul referenced that he wants to fight Canelo Alvarez after he defeats Mike Tyson.
"It's Canelo," Paul said, which comes as no surprise to anyone who has followed the Tyson-Paul fight over the last year. Paul has made it abundantly clear that he wants to take on Alvarez. Meanwhile, Alvarez has previously expressed disdain for Paul's decision to fight someone 30 years older than him. "Canelo is on his way out," said Paul. "He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world all the (stuff) I’ve been talking about beating Canelo is actually true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing. We’ll fight to really see who is the face because after this event, I’m going to be claiming it."
That said, a fight between Paul and Alvarez has not been confirmed. Alvarez currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO super middleweight titles. He owns a 62-2-2 career record with 39 knockouts.