Youtube content creator turned boxer Jake Paul and heavyweight legend/former champion “Iron” Mike Tyson faced off in perhaps the biggest boxing circus in years on Friday, in a live streamed spectacle on Netflix.
The bout that no one outside of Paul (and clearly Tyson, who no doubt will collect a hefty payday for his efforts) had asked for had fight fans screaming “elder abuse,” what with Tyson a ripe old 58, and Paul 30 years his junior at 28. That mattered not to Netflix, who proved once again to have more money than common sense in broadcasting the fight, set for the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Not to mention, when an ulcer fells your opponent ahead of the original date, maybe it’s time to fight someone younger.
In Paul’s dubious boxing career, his bread and butter has been beating older, sometimes extremely older opponents, and opposition not known traditionally as boxers. While a 10-1 record might look decent on paper, seven of Paul’s opponents were either debuting or had losing records when he faced them. His toughest test, the 8-0 Tommy Fury, earned a decision win, serving up the first loss of Paul’s career. For those not aware, Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight great Tyson Fury, has a record more padded than most bras.
Ben Askren (off hip surgery, and known for his wrestling), 47-year old Anderson Silva, and now Tyson make it easy to question how serious Paul is about boxing, versus cashing in while he can.
That said, legitimate boxing action on Friday includes Amanda Serrano looking to claim Katie Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight crown.
Where to Watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Paul vs. Tyson takes place at the AT&T Stadium on Friday, November 15, 2024 streaming live on Netflix, where it is available to all subscribers worldwide. Full results from the event, which features several title fights, can be found below.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Results
Main Event (Approx. 11PMET/8PM PT)
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
Undercard (8PM ET/5PM PT)
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano – for the lineal/undisputed super lightweight title
Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – for the WBC welterweight title
Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
Preliminary Card (6PM ET/3PM PT)
Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool – for the vacant WBO super middleweight title
Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
Bruce Carrington Jr. vs. Dana Coolwell
