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Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to view the fight, the time and the odds
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Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to view the fight, the time and the odds

YouTuber boxer Jake Paul had to wait another four months before his high-profile bout with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The delay from the original July plan was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.

The rescheduled match will take place Friday evening at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The state has approved it as a pro fight with some modifications.

Here’s a guide to watching the fight:

When is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?

It’s hard to give an exact time for the main event Friday night, but it could be midnight Eastern Time. The broadcast begins at 8:00 PM Eastern.

Is the Tyson vs. Paul fight free on Netflix?

While not the most common and expensive pay-per-view format, followed by most major boxing events, it does require a Netflix subscription. Netflix reported more than 280 million subscribers worldwide at the end of the third quarter of 2024.

What are the odds of the Tyson vs. Paul fight?

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Paul is a minus 210 betting favorite. That means the payout for a Paul win would be just under half of a bet. The most betting odds are for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson winning on points (+1000) and Tyson winning in the first round (+1400).

What is the age difference between the fighters?

It’s 31 years. Paul is 27.

When was Tyson’s last sanctioned fight?

Tyson retired in 2005 with a 50-6 record, with 44 knockouts, after losing to Kevin McBride. He fought Roy Jones Jr. five years ago. during an exhibition. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly unremarkable opponents. His loss was to Tommy Furythe less talented half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

How many rounds are planned for the Tyson vs. Paul fight?

The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and ten or twelve rounds for most professional fights. Tyson and Paul will too use heavier gloves with the idea of ​​reducing the force of punches. The gloves will weigh 14 ounces instead of 10. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has said Tyson’s physical condition met the criteria for the fight to proceed.