MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul.
The Problem Child defeated Ryan Bourland with a brutal first-round knockout in March.
Paul has won his last three fights since his loss to Tommy Fury last February.
The internet sensation will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time this summer, with Mike Tyson set to return to the ring at the age of 58.
Tyson’s last fight came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.
When is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20th.
- The fight will be hosted at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on and can it be streamed live?
- Jake Paul x Mike Tyson will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
- It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
- Jake Paul confirmed in X that the fight with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.
What was said?
In announcing the big fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second professional fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson.
“Now, less than four years later, I’m preparing to face Tyson in person to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.
“In just two and a half years after founding MVP, we are about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live on the biggest streaming platform in the world – proof that everything that we achieved in such a short time.
“Whether you’re watching Netflix or showing off in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or you’re a long-time boxing fan or watching your first fight, you won’t want to miss this. event.”
Mike Tyson also spoke about the fight with Paul on July 20th, he said: “I started his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones Jr and now I intend to finish it.”
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