Veteran boxer Mike Tyson is set to face off against Jake Paul, a former YouTuber turned boxer. Tyson, known for his legendary career that started in the 1980s, retired in 2005 and has since participated in exhibition matches. On the other hand, Paul, who is 27 years old, has been training rigorously for this match and is determined to win.
The build-up to this highly anticipated match has been captured in Netflix’s documentary, Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson. The documentary showcases Tyson’s determination, with him stating, “I won’t do anything if I don’t risk being embarrassed.” Paul, on the other hand, is seen talking trash, saying, “Mike, I love you, but I’m gonna take your throne, brother.” The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but has been postponed to a later date.
The event will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a series of preliminary matches leading up to the main card on Friday night. The ringside commentary will be provided by Roy Jones Jr., Mauro Ranallo, and Rosie Perez. Sean Wheelock will serve as the rules and scoring expert, with Mark Calo-oy as the referee. The fight between Paul and Tyson will consist of eight two-minute rounds and will be sanctioned as a professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The main event between Tyson and Paul is scheduled to start on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). All Netflix subscribers will have access to watch the fight live, regardless of their plan type. Before the main event, viewers will have the opportunity to watch other fights on the main card, including Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes, Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos, and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano.
For those interested in watching the weigh-in, it will be available to stream at 7 p.m. ET on Paul’s MVP YouTube channel, Netflix YouTube, or Netflix’s TikTok. Netflix subscription plans start at $7 per month, but some titles may be locked behind ads. Viewers can opt for ad-free plans at $15.50 or $23 per month to enjoy all Netflix content without interruptions.
The Tyson vs. Paul fight promises to be an exciting showdown between two fighters from different generations. Fans can tune in to witness this epic battle and see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated match-up.
