Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul in one of boxing’s most highly anticipated and polarizing matches in 2024 at AT and T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since 2005. The fight will be streamed on Netflix at no extra cost to its 280 million subscribers. The weigh-in also had its fair share of drama when Tyson punched Jake. The incident happened when the pair approached each other and the YouTuber stepped on the former boxer’s foot.

Meanwhile, Tyson also attributed his turnaround from retirement to toad poison hallucinations, where he revealed that God approached him and asked him to make a comeback.

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Everything you need to know

Mike Tyson, Jake Paul’s boxing record

Tyson has a professional record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts and two no-contests. Meanwhile, Jake has a professional record of 10-1 with seven knockouts, but most of his opponents are former UFC fighters and not boxers. His opponents also include YouTuber Ali Eson Gib and Nate Robinson, an ex-NBA player.

Paul’s only defeat came last year against Tommy Fury, the half-brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

This is also Paul’s debut fight at heavyweight. On November 7, Netflix premiered the first two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs Tyson, with the third and final following on November 12.

During his professional career, Tyson was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world from 1987 to 1990. He won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round. He got his first belt when he was 20 years, four months and 22 years old. He also holds the record as the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title. He was also the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles simultaneously, as well as the only heavyweight to unify them consecutively.

Criticism of age

The upcoming fight has also been criticized due to Tyson’s age. The boxing legend is 58 years old, compared to Paul, who is 27. They were originally supposed to fight on July 20, but that was postponed because Tyson needed treatment for a stomach ulcer. He also reportedly lost 26 pounds during the recovery process.

Tyson’s last professional fight was 19 years ago, when he lost to Irishman Kevin McBride. His most recent exhibition fight in 2020 against Roy Jones ended in an unofficial draw.

British promoter Eddie Hearn called it ‘dangerous’. Speaking to the BBC, he said: “I’m in awe of him. He’s one of my favorite fighters ever, one of the greatest of all time, but he’s a 58-year-old man.”

“You just have to talk to him and look at him to know that this man should not be in the ring anymore.”

“Everyone loves a dollar bill, so do I, but sometimes the green-eyed monster can make you make bad decisions and I think this is one of them,” he added.

Battle rules

Many states refused to sanction the fight, while Texas accepted it. It will rely on the fighters’ records as a professional match. The gloves weigh four ounces more than the gloves used by professional heavyweights. It will provide more protection to the fighters. The fight will have eight scheduled rounds and last two minutes each, instead of the traditional three in men’s professional boxing.

What did they say?

Before the fight, Jake said: “I think they are beloved fans of Mike Tyson. And I’m the new kid on the block, the disruptor, the loud, polarizing figure. And I’ve built my career as the Of course people want to support me, and that’s great for the sport of boxing.”

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

“I am the anti-hero and people will love me soon enough once they realize what I have done for this sport and who I really am….”

Meanwhile, Tyson said: “I’ve been through so many ups and downs since my last fight with Kevin McBride. I’ve been in rehab. I’ve been in jail, been locked up. Never in a million years have I believed I would do this. “

“That old Mike Tyson… he has no purpose in my life anymore. He just doesn’t exist. I’m having a good time in my life. I don’t have much time left, so I’m having the best time of my life ” he added.

What did others say?

Boxing writer Donald McRae wrote in The Guardian: “The idea that he (Paul) should share a ring with the most renowned boxer the world has seen since Muhammad Ali is a disgrace.”

Tyson Fury told YouTube channel ProBoxingFans: “Anyone who doesn’t think it’s a fantastic event is jealous.”

Prize money

According to reports, Jake will get $40 million for the fight. Tyson is getting $20 million and has revealed he didn’t accept it because of the money.