The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is set to be one of the most-watched boxing events of 2024. Tyson, known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” is making his return to professional boxing at 58 years old.
Although he retired in 2005 after a storied career that saw him become the youngest heavyweight champion in history, Tyson has recently fought in exhibition matches, but this bout will mark his first sanctioned professional fight in nearly two decades.
On the other side of the ring is Jake Paul, a 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer who has quickly made a name for himself in the sport. Despite starting his boxing career as part of celebrity matches, Paul has amassed a professional record of 10-1 and has shown knockout power that has surprised many critics.
Ring Walk and Fight Timing
The event will kick off at 8:00 PM ET on November 15, 2024. The main event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will begin around 11:00 PM ET (8:30 AM IST). However, this timing could shift depending on how long the earlier fights last.
Full Fight Card
While the main event between Tyson and Paul is undoubtedly the highlight of the night, fans can look forward to an exciting undercard featuring multiple title fights and high-stakes matchups:
- Featherweight: Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell
- Lightweight: Lucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica
- Super Middleweight: Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool (for vacant WBO women’s super-middleweight title)
- Super Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
- Welterweight Title Fight: Mario Barrios (c) vs. Abel Ramos (for WBC welterweight title)
- Lightweight Title Fight: Katie Taylor (c) vs. Amanda Serrano (for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO lightweight titles)
The main event will see Mike Tyson take on Jake Paul in an eight-round heavyweight bout with special regulations including two-minute rounds and 14-ounce gloves.
How to Watch Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Netflix
This historic fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix as part of a partnership with Jake Paul’s promotional company. If you’re not already subscribed to Netflix, you’ll need to sign up for a plan starting at $6.99 per month (with ads) or $15.49 per month for an ad-free experience.
Unfortunately, Netflix no longer offers free trials, so you’ll need an active subscription to watch the fight live.
Steps to Watch:
- Subscribe to Netflix if you don’t already have an account.
- Log in before the event starts at 8:00 PM ET.
- Navigate to the live stream section for sports events.
- Enjoy all six bouts leading up to the main event!
What’s at Stake?
For Mike Tyson, this fight is about proving that age is just a number and that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level of professional boxing. Despite his age and time away from competitive fighting, Tyson remains one of the most feared punchers in boxing history.
Jake Paul, on the other hand, sees this as his chance to solidify himself as more than just an internet celebrity dabbling in boxing—he wants to prove he can stand toe-to-toe with one of the greatest fighters of all time.