Mike Tyson, who retired from professional boxing 19 years ago, is going to step back into the ring at the age of 58. He will face 27-year-old Jake Paul, a YouTuber turned professional boxer. The fight is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Tonight the much-anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The fight will be broadcasted live on Netflix at 8pm ET.
The fight will be eight rounds, with each round lasting 2 minutes. Both fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves, which is unique to these types of bouts.
Mike Tyson is the youngest boxer to become the World Heavyweight Champion at the age of 20. He won the title in 1986 by defeating Trevor Berbick.
He has a total of 50 wins in his career and has lost only 6 times. However, in 2020 he fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match.
Jake Paul started professional boxing in 2020. He has won 10 out of 11 matches so far. Paul is very popular among the youth due to his social media stardom. This match will be a big opportunity for his career.
Tension increased during weigh-in
A day before the match, there was a dispute between Tyson and Paul during the weigh-in. Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul in anger, which has increased the excitement about the match.
The match will be live streamed on Netflix tonight at 8 pm (ET). Viewers will get a high-definition experience.
