Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will headline a boxing event on July 20 in Arlington, Texas, which will be streamed on Netflix.
Get ready, folks. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson? Yep, it’s on the cards this summer.
They’re set to headline a boxing event on July 20. And where’s this showdown happening? None other than the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home to the Dallas Cowboys. Netflix spilled the beans on social media. They’re also streaming the event for subscribers. Talk about a power move in the live sports and entertainment scene.
Oh, and there’s a promo. Check it out below.
More deets on the fight and the rest of the card? They’re coming, but not just yet. That’s according to a release from Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
Paul’s reaction to the announcement? He took to Twitter, promising to bring down the 57-year-old Tyson in front of a massive crowd. His words? “The biggest fight of the 21st century, in the biggest NFL stadium in the U.S., broadcast live on the biggest streaming platform in the world…that’s the MVP way.”
He’s not wrong. Whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, a lifelong boxing fan or a newbie, you won’t want to miss this.
Paul’s excitement is palpable. “I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20.” His goal? To become a world champion. And he’s got a shot at proving himself against Tyson, the greatest heavyweight champion of the world. His parting shot? “Time to put Iron Mike to sleep.”
Tyson’s response? He confirmed the matchup on social media. But he kept it short and sweet.
Paul’s back in the Lone Star State for the second summer in a row. Last August, he defeated Nate Diaz in Dallas. Since then, he’s had first-round knockouts of Andre August and Ryan Bourland.
And Tyson? He’s back in action for the first time since November 2020. His last fight was an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., which ended in a draw. Tyson’s got a pro record of 50-6 (44 KOs, 2 NC) from his 20-year professional career. He’s also a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.