Published 21:35 IST, March 7th 2024
The biggest fight of the 21st century: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed, check full details
The former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, aged 57, will step into the ring to face Jake Paul, aged 27.
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Boxing fans were taken aback by surprising announcement of a ring comeback by legendary boxer Mike Tyson, who is set to square off against social media sensation Jake Paul. This news has come a massive surprise for many, who never thought that Tyson would return to ring to fight a person 30 years younger than him.
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
former undisputed heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, aged 57, will step into ring to face Jake Paul, aged 27, in a boxing bout scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stium in Arlington, Texas. Paul, known primarily for his online presence, entered boxing realm and secured his second professional fight by knocking out NBA star Nate Robinson on undercard of Tyson's previous exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
“ biggest fight of 21st century, in biggest NFL stium in US, brocast live, on biggest streaming platform in world…that’s MVP way. Wher you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, wher you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or wher you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event. I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th,” Jake Paul wrote on Instagram.
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Despite Mike Tyson's earlier dismissal of any return to boxing following his exhibition bout, he has now agreed to a one-off showcase against Paul. nature of bout, wher professionally sanctioned or exhibition, remains unclear. ding to intrigue, fight will be brocast live on Netflix, marking streaming giant's debut in realm of combat sports.
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Jake Paul's recent victory over Ryan Bourland, a relatively unknown boxer, showcased his prowess in ring as he continues to make strides in his boxing career.
21:30 IST, March 7th 2024