Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is set to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Friday in a much-awaited boxing match.
The match was originally plan for July but 58-year-old former heavyweight champion’s medical issues delayed the bout.
The rescheduled bout is set for Friday night at the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The fight will probably begin around midnight but the telecast starts at 8 p.m. EST.
Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts, after losing to Kevin McBride. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents.
Is the fight free on Netflix?
You will need a Netflix subscription to watch the much-anticipated fight.
- Date: Friday, Nov. 15
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: Not available on TV
- Streaming: Netflix
Tyson vs. Paul fight odds
Paul is a minus-210 betting favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be slightly less than half the amount of any bet. The most bet prop is for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson to win on points (+1000) and Tyson to win in the first round (+1400).
Fight format
The State of Texas has sanctioned it as a pro fight with some modifications. The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Tyson and Paul also will use heavier gloves with the idea of decreasing the power of punches.
