close
close

first Drop

Com TW NOw News 2024

Tyson v Paul – ring time, weight, fighting rules, undercard and how to follow
news

Tyson v Paul – ring time, weight, fighting rules, undercard and how to follow

Split image of Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul and Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano

Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Texas (Getty Images)

YouTuber Jake Paul will take on heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a professional boxing match in Arlington, Texas on November 15.

The fight is controversial as Tyson is 58 years old, but the undercard features three world title fights, including the highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

Organizers hope to sell 60,000 tickets for the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, which seats 80,000 fans.

The fight night will also be the first boxing event to be streamed by Netflix, with Taylor and Serrano serving as the co-main event for the undisputed light-welterweight title.

You can follow live text commentary of Paul v Tyson and Taylor v Serrano from 03:00 GMT on November 16 on the BBC Sport website and app.

When is the Tyson vs. Paul fight and what are the UK times?

The fights take place in Texas, which means a late night for British fans.

The event starts at approx 01:00 GMT on Saturday, November 16.

Taylor v Serrano is about expected 03:00 am while the main event was expected just before 4:00 am.

Who is on the Tyson v Paul undercard and what is the full line-up?

  • Jake Paul v Mike Tyson – heavyweight (8x2min rounds)

  • Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 2 – Undisputed Light Welterweight Title (10×2 minute rounds)

  • Mario Barrios v Abel Ramos – WBC Welterweight Title (12×3 minute rounds)

  • Shadasia Green v Melinda Watpool – WBO super-middleweight title (10x2min rounds)

  • Lucas Bahdi v Corey Marksman – lightweight (10x2min rounds)

  • Bruce Carrington v Dana Coolwell – Featherweight (8x3min rounds)

  • Neeraj Goyat v Whindersson Nunes – Middleweight (6x3min rounds)

What are the rules of the Tyson vs. Paul fight? Is it a pro fight?

The Texas Athletic Commission agreed to sanction the bout as a professional fight that will count toward each man’s record, but added several stipulations considering Tyson’s age.

The rounds may only last two minutes and the fight cannot last longer than eight rounds.

Another big thing is glove size. Tyson and Paul will wear 14oz gloves instead of the traditional 10oz gloves worn in professional boxing.

Knockouts are allowed and a winner is announced at the end of the eight rounds.

As for Taylor v Serrano 2, all normal rules apply. Women’s fights last 10 two-minute rounds.

What is the Tyson v Paul fight week schedule?

Tuesday – open training in Arlington from 23:30 GMT

All fighters will go through the motions from approximately 5:30 PM local time.

Wednesday – press conference from 00:00 GMT (Thursday, November 14)

Paul and Tyson will hold a final press conference around 6 p.m. local time. Usually the undercard fighters or the co-main event, in this case Taylor and Serrano, hold a press conference before the main act appears.

Thursday – weigh-in from 00:00 GMT (Friday November 15)

Each fighter will hit the scales 24 hours before the fight. Tyson and Paul won’t be under pressure to make weight, but Taylor and Serrano will have to make the light-welterweight limit for their bout.

How do Tyson and Paul’s data compare?

Statistics of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Fight 56 ​​for Tyson, 11 for Paul. Wins 50 for Tyson and 10 for Paul. Knockouts 44 for Tyson and seven for PaulStatistics of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Fight 56 ​​for Tyson, 11 for Paul. Wins 50 for Tyson and 10 for Paul. Knockouts 44 for Tyson and seven for Paul

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s records are miles apart (BBC)

Tyson and Paul’s records are worlds, and years, apart.

Tyson made his professional debut in 1985, twelve years before Paul was born.

Over a twenty-year career, Tyson won 50 fights, losing only six with 44 knockouts.

At the age of 20, he is the youngest heavyweight champion ever to achieve the feat. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and reigned as undisputed champion between 1987 and 1990, defeating Frank Bruno, Michael Spinks and Larry Holmes.

Tyson retired in 2005 after back-to-back defeats, but has since made a number of exhibition fights, including against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.

However, Paul is the favorite for the match for several reasons.

At 27, he has youth firmly on his side, even though there is a big gap in experience. Paul has built a major career in the ring as one of the world’s most famous YouTubers.

He jumped on the YouTuber boxing trend in 2018 before having his first professional fight in 2020. Paul has fought a lot of recognizable names, but many of them are MMA fighters new to boxing.

Wins over former UFC fighters Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva were a big spectacle. His only loss was to boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury in 2023.

Paul’s most recent win was over former UFC fighter and bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry in July.

Paul has never fought more than eight rounds, with seven stoppages under his belt.

For comparison, Paul has boxed 52 rounds, while Tyson has fought 215 rounds.

How do Taylor and Serrano’s data compare?

Taylor and Serrano’s first fight couldn’t have been closer and they have two of the best records in boxing.

Serrano is a seven-weight world champion, while Taylor belongs to an elite club in the modern era, winning undisputed titles in two weight classes.

Taylor, 38, has 23 wins and just one loss to her name, a 2023 defeat to Chantelle Cameron that she avenged in her next fight.

Serrano, 36, is one of the most seasoned female professional fighters on the scene with 47 wins, two losses and one draw under her belt.

Taylor has one of those wins over Serrano, while the other came way back in 2012 at super-featherweight against Frida Wallberg.

We saw in the first fight how their styles gelled perfectly and how many punches were thrown between them. A total of 320 punches were landed over the 10 rounds.

Taylor won a narrow split decision in an instant classic at Madison Square Garden in April 2022.

The Irishwoman suffered her first defeat since then, while Serrano became the undisputed featherweight champion and recorded a further five victories.

Head-to-head stats of Taylor vs. Serrano. Record: 23-1 for Taylor, 47-2-1 for Serrano. Reach 66'' for Taylor, 65'' for Serrano. Height, 5'5Head-to-head stats of Taylor vs. Serrano. Record: 23-1 for Taylor, 47-2-1 for Serrano. Reach 66'' for Taylor, 65'' for Serrano. Height, 5'5

Serrano has an advantage in experience in the professional game over Taylor (BBC)

What titles are at stake for Taylor v Serrano?

Taylor will defend her WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light welterweight titles, as well as the Ring Magazine belt.

Their last fight was at lightweight for the same belts.

Serrano is a former light welterweight world champion, but that was in 2018.

More boxing from the BBC