Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Fight date, ring walk time, rules, undercard & how to watch

bet365 News Team Updated: Jul 22 2024 20:30

Jake Paul will face his toughest opponent yet in his short professional boxing career, as he prepares to face one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Mike Tyson.

Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57, will clash in what could be the most-talked about fight of the year. After previously being marketed as an exhibition, the fight will be sanctioned as a professional bout and the result will go on both boxer's professional records.

The bout, originally scheduled for July 20, will now take place on November 15 after Tyson sustained injuries during training.

Continue reading for everything you need to know about Paul vs. Tyson.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson date

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will take place on November 15, 2024.

Originally scheduled for Saturday, July 20, the fight was postponed on May 31, citing Tyson's "ulcer flare up" as the reason for postponement.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson start time

No official start time has been revealed for the card.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson ring walk time

Exact ring walk times for this fight are not yet available.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson location and venue

The bout will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of NFL franchise the Dallas Cowboys.

The stadium, which is also home of the Cotton Bowl Classic, the Big 12 Championship Game, and the Southwest Classic, is one of 11 venues that will host matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Along with American Football and Boxing, the AT&T Stadium hosted WWE's WrestleMania 32 on April 3rd, 2016, while Supercross, soccer and basketball have also taken place there.

How to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, streaming

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be live streamed on Netflix around the globe.

How many rounds is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?

The fight will take place over eight two-minute rounds.

What gloves will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson use?

Each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves.

Will Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson have headgear?

No, neither fighter will wear headgear.

Jake Paul record

Paul's professional record stands at 9-1, with six of those victories coming by knockout.

The 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer has mainly fought social media stars or people involved in UFC, although his last two wins have come against actual boxers.

The Problem Child defeated Andre August and Ryan Bourland to build up his experience, but he did lose to Tommy Fury in 2023, the first opponent he faced with any real boxing pedigree.

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Mike Tyson record

Tyson's professional boxing career spanned from 1985 to 2005, boasting a 50-6 record during that period that witnessed his record 44 KO victories.

Iron Mike's debut came back in 1985 and he won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round, while he claimed his first belt at 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old.

The American was the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, until he was sensationally knocked out by Buster Douglas in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

Tyson, now 57, was last in the ring in November 2020 when taking on former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition fight at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The bout was declared a draw after going the distance.

The Brooklyn-born fighter's last professional victory came back in 2003 when scoring a KO win over Clifford Etienne.

Tyson has been retired from the pro circuit since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005.