It’s fight week in Texas. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to meet inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Friday night in what is sure to be an epic event and one of the most anticipated of the year. There’s no title on the line and the rules will be a little different than normal, but people can’t stop talking about what could happen when these two men step in the ring. The event will also be a first of its kind to stream exclusively on Netflix.
The fight will also be an officially sanctioned bout by the Texas commission. The fight will be eight, two-minute rounds with slightly larger gloves than normal.
Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) is all-in on boxing. The YouTuber started boxing other social media stars before graduating to UFC fighters and champions testing the sweet science. Paul recently took a detour from beating older, smaller MMA fighters like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz and went the more traditional development route. Paul notched consecutive knockout wins over club-level boxers in the leadup to the Tyson announcement.
“Yeah, it’s cute. I fear no man. So I want him to be that old savage Mike,” Paul said at the final press conference. “He says he’s going to kill me. I’m ready. I want that killer. I want the hardest match possible Friday night, and I want there to be no excuses from everyone at home when I knock him out.”
Tyson (50-6-2 NC, 44 KOs) has not boxed publicly since his 2020 exhibition against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. ended in a draw. It’s often said power is the last thing to go and “Iron” Mike will need it against an opponent 30 years his junior. The former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion is an all-time great with wins over Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.
“I’m just ready to fight. I’ve said everything I had to say,” Tyson said. “There’s nothing else to say. I’m just looking forward to fighting.”
The undercard also features some tremendous action for hardcore boxing fans. A rematch of arguably the best women’s fight in the modern era is set for the co-main event when Katie Taylor looks to defend her undisputed junior welterweight title against Amanda Serrano. The pair were the first women’s fight to main event at Madison Square Garden in 2022 when Taylor earned a split decision to retain the undisputed lightweight titles. After moving up in weight, Taylor claimed the undisputed crown once more.
Plus, one of the top young champions in the sport is back in action when WBC welterweight king Mario Barrios returns to take on veteran Abel Ramos. Barrios earned the title in a stunning thumping of former unified champion Yordenis Ugas in September 2023. He has since made one defense of the crown in a decision over Fabian Maidana in May.
Below is the complete fight card for Paul vs. Tyson along with the latest odds. Check back all week long for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight card, odds
- Jake Paul -225 vs. Mike Tyson +170, heavyweights (eight, two-minute rounds)
- Katie Taylor (c) -130 vs. Amanda Serrano +110, undisputed junior welterweight titles (10, two-minute rounds)
- Mario Barrios (c) -1400 vs. Abel Ramos +700, WBC welterweight title (12 rounds)
- Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes, middleweights (six rounds)
- Shadasia Green -170 vs. Melinda Watpool +135, vacant WBO super middleweight title
- Lucas Bahdi -2000 vs. Armando Casamonica +850, lightweights
- Bruce Carrington -750 vs. Dana Coolwell +475, featherweights
Where to watch Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
- Date: Nov. 15
- Location: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET (Main card)
- Where to watch: Netflix (subscription required)
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