Looks like 58-year-old Iron Mike is serious
Early in the morning of November 16 in the USA, the legendary, great and terrible in the past, former absolute world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will hold his first official fight in 19 years. Yes, Iron Mike’s opponents will be a YouTube blogger, and already a boxer Jake Paul. Yes, the rounds will last two minutes instead of three, and the referee will definitely not allow beatings. But the result of the fight will be included in the boxers’ track recordsand there is every reason to believe that Tyson is serious. We tell you what you need to know about fight Mike Tyson – Jake Paul.
Where will the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight take place?
The Tyson-Paul fight will take place in Arlington at the AT&T Arena. This modern stadium is the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. AT&T is included in the list of arenas that will host matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
One of the features of the arena is a retractable roof. Capacity for NFL games is 80,000 fans. The Tyson-Paul fight will be attended by 65 thousand spectators. Tickets for the boxing evening were sold out in a few days.
It is noteworthy that the Mike Tyson – Jake Paul fight was supposed to take place on June 20, but was postponed due to health complications in Iron Mike, whose ulcer worsened. Mike felt unwell during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. The reason for this was nausea and dizziness due to an exacerbation of the ulcer 30 minutes before landing.
What’s at stake in the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
Only money. Moreover, they are big. According to media reports, Tyson will earn $20 million for the fight with Paul. Jake, according to him, will receive 40 million in the same currency.
What is the format of the Mike Tyson – Jake Paul fight?
The distance of the Tyson-Paul fight is eight rounds of two minutes each. In this case, the fighters will fight without protective helmets and wearing standard gloves.
The result of the fight will be included in the official records of the boxers.
How big is the difference between boxers?
She’s huge. Tyson is twice Paul’s age: 58 years versus 27. Tyson is seven centimeters shorter than Paul – 178 versus 185 and is 13 centimeters inferior to his opponent in arm span. At the same time, the fighters have almost equal weight: Tyson – 103.6 kilograms, Paul – 103.06 kg (227.2 pounds).
The fight with Paul was Tyson’s 57th official fight in the professional ring; Paul had 11 fights to count his track record.
When was the last time Tyson and Paul fought?
In November 2020, Tyson had an exhibition fight with former world champion in five weight categories, Roy Jones. The match ended in a draw. Tyson had his last professional fight in 2005. Mike lost by TKO in the sixth round to Irishman Kevin McBride.
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Paul fought twice in 2024. Jake had his last fight on July 20, when a fight with Tyson was planned, defeating Michael Perry.
Why does Mike Tyson need to fight Jake Paul?
Ambition, the mentality of an athlete and fighter, ready to take on any challenge. And also, perhaps, the desire to feel the adrenaline of a real fight and, no matter how it sounds, remember your youth. And judging by the weigh-in ceremony, Iron Mike is truly focused on the fight.
Why does Jake Paul need to fight Tyson?
For hype and the best sports heritage. In Paul’s fighting “career” there were only three boxers, and only Tommy Fury, to whom Paul lost, can be called more or less the top one. The appearance of Tyson on the list will add athletic weight to Jake. Not to mention that the Tyson-Paul fight could break spectator records, once again writing their names in the history of the boxing industry.
Who is the favorite for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
According to bookmakers, Jake Paul is the favorite to fight Mike Tyson. The probability of his victory is estimated as 1×1.41. Tyson’s chance of winning is 1×2.95. At the same time, according to analysts, the Tyson-Paul fight will definitely last more than four rounds. The probability of such an outcome is 1×1.58.
In Paul’s favor is his age. With all due respect to Mike, at 58 years old, his speed, reflexes, and endurance leave much to be desired. Tyson’s trump cards are experience, punching power, boxing IQ. The main question is how long he can use them. Roy Jones is almost the same age as Iron Mike; the fight with him took place four years earlier for Tyson, but even in that fight his age made itself felt.
Where to watch the broadcast of the fight Mike Tyson – Jake Paul
The heavyweight fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul can be seen live online video broadcast in Ukraine. The Mike Tyson – Jake Paul fight will be broadcast live on the Netflix platform.
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Source: Sportarena
I am Ashley Ortiz and I am a professional journalist working for Athletistic. My specialty is in sports journalism, particularly boxing. I have written articles for some of the most renowned publications on the subject, and my work has been featured across both print and digital media platforms.
