The boxing world is set for an electrifying spectacle on a historic night as Jake “The Problem Child” Paul, the brash and controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer, faces the legendary former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, often hailed as “The Baddest Man on the Planet.” This talked about matchup will take place in front of a massive crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, November 15 and will be the very first live boxing match streamed on Netflix.
The co-main event will be the women’s undisputed super welterweight championship between champion Katie Taylor and challenger Amanda Serrano, this is a long awaited rematch that fight fans have been waiting for.
Fans can watch the weigh-in live online on Thursday to see the combatants one last time before they meet in the ring.
Jake Paul signifies the new era of celebrity where you can be an instant celebrity on social media and YouTube if you can go viral. Mike Tyson is the old guard where talent and hardwork is what made you rise to the top, it was a tougher road and only the select few became famous.
Many critics have slammed this fight as a disgrace to boxing because of the age gap, Paul is 27 and Tyson who has long retired from boxing is 58-years-old. The fight is under modified rules of two minute rounds, scheduled for 8-rounds total in the heavyweight division, knockouts are allowed and the gloves will be 14 ounces.
Main Card
Heavyweight: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Women’s Super Lightweight Championship: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano (WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles)
Welterweight Championship: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos (WBC title)
Super Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
Preliminary Card
Women’s Super Middleweight Championship: Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool (Vacant WBO title)
Lightweight: Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
Featherweight: Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell
The Paul vs. Tyson weigh-in live stream takes place on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT on Netflix YouTube channel.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Weigh-In Video
