Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will take on social media personality turned professional boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated boxing exhibition fight.

The fight is the latest in what has become a popular trend in recent years, pitting internet celebrities against each other or against recognized boxers who are already retired or well past their prime.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming fight:

When is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?

The fight will take place on Friday, November 15, with the event kicking off at 7:00 PM local time (16:00 GMT November 16).

Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight was postponed due to the flare-up of Tyson’s ulcer.

When is the Tyson-Paul ring walk?

The main fighters will begin their ring walk at approximately 10pm local time (04am GMT on November 16).

Where will the Tyson vs. Paul fight take place?

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas will host the fight. The venue is home to the NFL team Dallas Cowboys and has 80,000 seats.

What are Tyson and Paul fighting for?

Forty million dollars and bragging rights, but no title belts will be on the line.

However, the fight has been approved by boxing officials in Texas and will therefore be added to the fighters’ records as a professional bout.

Where and how can I watch the fight between Tyson and Paul live?

Al Jazeera will provide live text and photo coverage of the fight from November 16 at 00:00 GMT.

The fight will be broadcast exclusively by streaming service Netflix.

What will be the duration of the fight?

As with non-championship fights, this fight will not go the full 12 rounds. Tyson and Paul will fight for eight two-minute rounds.

Finished.#PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/8engn1TTCj

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 11, 2024

Who is Mike Tyson?

Tyson, an American boxer from New York City, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, becoming the youngest world heavyweight champion at the age of 20.

The 58-year-old was at the height of his boxing career in the late 1980s and 1990s, holding the title of undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.

The boxer, also known as ‘Iron Mike’, has a history of trouble off the field, having been convicted several times and serving prison time.

Tyson resumed boxing in 1996 and quickly regained his championship titles for his mega-fight with two-time champion Evander Holyfield, which Iron Mike lost. A rematch in 1997 became highly controversial when Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear twice, ultimately losing not only the fight but his boxing license.

The boxer’s last heavyweight title fight came in 2002 against British champion Lennox Lewis, who knocked out Tyson in the eighth round.

After a series of non-title fights and bankruptcy filings, Tyson finally retired in 2005.

Who is Jake Paul?

Paul is one of YouTube’s highest-paid content creators – with 20.8 million subscribers – and an actor and professional boxer from Cleveland, Ohio.

The 27-year-old made his boxing debut in white-collar boxing – an exhibition boxing match between celebrities – in 2018 and turned pro two years later.

In 2021, Paul defeated Bellator MMA and ONE welterweight champion Ben Askren in a first-round technical knockout in a highly watched fight. His next big heavyweight fight was against Tommy Fury – half-brother of former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury – which Paul lost by decision.

It was followed by a series of successful fights for Paul before the fight against Tyson was confirmed in early 2024.

What is Tyson’s fight record?

Battles: 58
Gain: 50
By knockout: 44
By decision: 5
By disqualification: 1
To lose: 6

What is Paul’s fight record?

Battles: 11
Gain: 10
By knockout: 7
By decision: 3
To lose: 1

What did Tyson say about the fight?

When the fight was announced, Tyson said he was looking forward to fighting an opponent 31 years his junior, and stressed that he was impressed by Paul’s achievements in his young boxing career.

“He has grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT,” Tyson said.

Paul fought on the undercard of Tyson’s final outing, an eight-round exhibition against former middleweight king Roy Jones Jr. in Los Angeles in 2020.

“I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan on finishing him,” Tyson joked.

“As soon as I catch this man, it’s all over, he’s running away. He will run away like a thief.”

When the fight was rescheduled, Tyson warned Paul that he would “still get knocked out and get out of boxing for good.”

What did Paul say about the battle?

Paul responded to Tyson’s comment about the rescheduling by saying, “I fully support postponing the event so that Mike Tyson has no excuses for fight night.”

Paul, who was booed and heckled by the crowd at a press conference in August, claimed he would put Tyson to sleep.

“I’m here to make $40 million and take out a legend,” Paul said.

“I love Mike and I respect him, but we are no longer friends until November 15,” he said.

How much do tickets cost for the Tyson vs. Paul fight?

The cheapest tickets cost $55, but fans who want to get closer to the action than ever before can spend $2 million on ringside seats.

The premium hospitality package for the fight, a 10-ticket “MVP Owner’s Experience,” will accommodate two people in a private suite less than six feet from the action.

Other benefits include a visit to the locker room prior to the Tyson and Paul fight, the chance to be on stage during the weigh-in, autographed gloves from both boxers and a personal concierge and security staff throughout the week.

In addition to the ringside apron suite, the package includes four seats in each of the first two rows.

Who will be at the co-main event?

• Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano – IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO women’s super lightweight titles

Who will be on the undercards?

• Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes – Super Middleweight
• Mario Barrios vs Abel Ramos – WBC welterweight title
• Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – WBO super-middleweight title
• Lucas Bahdi vs. Corey Marksman – Super Lightweight
• Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell – Featherweight