Fans have been eagerly anticipating the showdown between a YouTuber-turned-boxer and a former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion for quite some time.
To clarify, Jake Paul is the YouTuber who has transitioned into boxing, and Mike Tyson is the former heavyweight champion.
With that in mind, the highly awaited date has finally arrived, with the fight scheduled for tonight (November 15) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, right in the heart of the US.
Mike Tyson, a 58-year-old father of seven, will face 27-year-old Jake Paul as his first professional opponent since his unexpected loss to Ireland’s Kevin McBride in 2005.
The fight was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed due to a medical emergency involving Tyson.
His team revealed that the boxing legend was dealing with an ulcer problem severe enough to require hospitalization.
With all the excitement and anticipation building up, millions worldwide are expected to watch as the two boxers step into the ring.
The Paul vs. Tyson fight marks the first boxing event to be streamed live on Netflix.
To view the fight, you’ll need a valid Netflix subscription. It’s as simple as that.
This allows you to watch it on your phone, gaming console, smart TV, or other devices via the app.
The standard subscription plan with advertisements is $6.99 per month, while other packages are priced at $15.49 and $22.99 per month, respectively.
If you don’t have Netflix, Verizon offers a free year of Netflix Premium when bundled with another subscription through Verizon’s +play platform. Partnering services include Paramount+, NBA League Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The bout between Paul and Tyson is set to start at 8 pm ET, 7 pm CT, 5 pm PT, and 1 am GMT.
While many are eager for the upcoming fight, some fans have been disappointed by some controversial rule changes.
Both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will wear 14oz gloves instead of the standard 10oz gloves used in heavyweight fights. Heavier gloves have more padding and absorb more shock.
Additionally, the match will be limited to eight rounds instead of the usual twelve. Each of these eight rounds will last two minutes rather than the standard three minutes of a professional bout.
Neither fighter will wear headguards, but there will be three sanctioned judges ringside to score each round if there isn’t a knockout.