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The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to take place on Friday night, November 16th, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This fight has been a subject of much anticipation and speculation since it was initially scheduled for July but had to be postponed due to Tyson's medical emergency. The 58-year-old boxing legend suffered a stomach ulcer and required time to recover, leading to a four-month delay.
The rescheduled bout will feature an eight-round format with two-minute rounds and heavier gloves, as per the modified rules agreed upon by Texas. Several other states had declined to sanction the bout due to the age difference between the two fighters. Despite his age and the postponement, Tyson has expressed confidence in his ability to emerge victorious. On the other hand, the 27-year-old Paul has been vocal in his taunting of Tyson, referencing the latter's infamous ear-biting incident from the past with a “diamond-spiked ear cover.”
Ahead of the fight, Tyson revealed that he had lost 26 pounds during his recovery process. However, his co-promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, confirmed that the former champion had been medically cleared and was undergoing regular checkups. The event will be streamed on Netflix, marking the platform's first foray into combat sports. The fight card also features a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed super welterweight title.
While the fight will not be telecast live on any TV channels, fans can catch the live streaming of the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight exclusively on Netflix. The undercard matches will begin at 6:30 AM IST / 8:00 PM ET, with the main event featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul expected to start after 9:30 AM IST / 11:00 PM ET. This fight is a highly anticipated event that is sure to draw a large audience, with fans eager to see how Tyson performs against the younger, more agile Paul.