Boxing fans are in for a unique clash as former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson returns to the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Nov. 15 live on Netflix.
The highly anticipated bout will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. Eastern from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson, known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” last fought professionally in 2005, ending his career with a record of 50 wins — 44 by knockout — and six losses. Although Tyson came out of retirement for a 2020 exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr., this will be his first competitive match in nearly two decades.
Now age 58, Tyson enters the ring with a significant age disadvantage against the 27-year-old Paul. Tyson’s legacy as one of boxing’s all-time greats and his sheer power will be tested.
Paul, dubbed “The Problem Child,” has quickly built a following in the realm of boxing, capitalizing on his social media fame and business ventures to establish himself as a professional fighter. Since his debut in 2018, Paul has amassed a 9-1 record, including six knockouts.
Who will win? Mike Tyson or Jake Paul?
Known for taking on former mixed martial arts fighters and celebrities, Paul sees this matchup as a career-defining moment, estimating he could earn up to $40 million from the bout.
The event’s promotion through Netflix and the involvement of high-profile sponsors underscore Paul’s and Tyson’s influence in drawing fans to the sport.
Despite Paul being the favorite, many anticipate an unpredictable fight.
Tyson’s aggressive style and powerful haymakers may present a challenge for Paul, who has yet to face an opponent with such seasoned experience and raw power. Being cast on a platform with over 260 million active users, ‘Tyson vs. Paul’ could be one of the most-watched boxing events of all time.
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Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
