Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to face off in a first-of-its-kind Netflix boxing event live streamed around the world.
Taking place in the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, both fighters will square off at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, USA, with tempers flaring big time in the hours before the fight after Iron Mike slapped Paul at their final face-to-face encounter.
More than 70,000 people are expected to be in attendance for the bout – including someone who paid $2 million for a ticket – making it the biggest ever American boxing event outside of Las Vegas.
With the event streamed live on Netflix, more than 280 million people will be given the fight to watch for free as part of their current subscription package.
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When is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight?
Paul and Tyson will conduct their ring walks at around 10pm local time at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday (15 November).
Given this is Central Time (CT), the UK is six hours ahead of this under GMT.
That means that the ring walks should take place at around 4am on Saturday (16 November). It isn’t an exact time by any means though, with it potentially being brought forward or even going later depending on how the previous fights go.
All in all, there are seven other fights taking place, with Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fighting in the co-main event for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles.
How to watch Paul vs. Tyson if you don’t have Netflix
If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for free as part of a package deal. At the moment Sky is currently offering Netflix, Sky Stream, with Sky TV and Sky Full Fibre 300 Broadband, all for just £36 as part of its Black Friday deal. And given that its Full Fibre 300 broadband is usually £29 a month, for just £10 more you’ll also get access to Sky TV and Netflix for not much more.
Face to face ahead of the fight (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules explained
The fight has been sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, meaning the result will go on each boxer’s records.
It isn’t a normal bout, though, with the rules different to a standard heavyweight fight.
Firstly, the gloves will be heavier at 14 ounces instead of 10. This means the punches will not land as hard due to the extra padding, as well as protecting each boxer’s hands more than at 10-ounce gloves.
The rounds will also be two minutes each, instead of the usual three. And there will be eight rounds of boxing, not 12.
Some have questioned if this makes it a true match, while others have said as long as it is sanctioned, it is legitimate.
Millions will be made (Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
As mentioned, the fight is live on Netflix.
So if you have a subscription, you’re all set. There’s no extra pay-per-view (PPV) charge in a major coup for viewers.
The standard plan with adverts costs £4.99 or $6.99 a month with other packages coming in at £10.99 or $15.49 a month and £17.99 or $22.99 a month, respectively
If you want to watch the undercard, coverage starts at 1am (GMT) on Saturday or 7pm (CT) over in Texas.
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Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Netflix, Boxing, Sport
Tom Earnshaw
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How to watch the Paul vs Tyson fight in the UK if you don’t have Netflix
The highly anticipated bout marks Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.
This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased.
Despite being slated to take place this summer, Jake Paul is finally set to take on legendary boxer Mike Tyson. And for the first time ever, the boxing match will be shown live solely on Netflix.
This is the streaming giant’s inaugural foray into broadcasting live combat sports on the platform. And if you already have Netflix, you’ll be happy to know that there is no extra cost to watch the fight. Or, you could even technically watch it for free by signing up to a certain deal. Read on to find out more..
Christian Petersen/Getty Images
How to watch Paul vs. Tyson
If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for free as part of a package deal. At the moment Sky are offering Sky Stream, with Sky TV, Sky Full Fibre 300 Broadband and Netflix, all for just £36. And given that their Full Fibre 300 broadband is usually £29 a month, for just £10 more you’ll also get access to Sky TV and Netflix for not much more.
So, if you were already thinking about switching your broadband or trying out Sky TV, doing so via this deal makes a lot of sense.
If you’d prefer to sign up for Netflix just to watch the fight, Netflix does have a budget-friendly option, costing less than a fiver a month. This means you could sign up for one month and only have to pay £4.99 to watch the bout. It is worth mentioning that this option does include adverts but two devices in your household can watch Netflix at the same time, making it a good option if someone would prefer to watch something other than the boxing that evening.
If you don’t want adverts to interrupt the action, there’s the Standard plan, which comes with all the same benefits but without any ads, for £10.99 a month. Or, if you want the most premium option, the £17.99 a month package allows you to watch on four devices at the same time and has a 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR resolution.
Viewers can tune in live to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match on Netflix on Friday, 15 November.
Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images
What to know about the fight
The fight, which will be sanctioned as a professional bout and contested over eight two-minute rounds, marks Tyson’s return to the ring after four years.
And given that the showdown was originally postponed on medical advice, after Tyson reportedly became unwell while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this summer, it will be interesting to see if this changes anything.
While it was ultimately blamed on an ulcer flare up, with the fight being pushed back to allow him to recover, his last exhibition match was back in 2020, with his last professional fight taking place back in 2005.
In contrast, Paul’s last fight was earlier this year when he beat American boxer Ryan Bourland in a first round knock-out.
As the youngest Heavyweight Champion in history, Tyson has a record of 50 wins and 6 losses over his 20-year career, with 44 of those wins being knock-outs. While YouTuber and former WWE Champion, Paul, has won nine fights – of which six were knockouts – with one loss.
Paul also has the height advantage at 6ft 1in compared to Tyson’s 5ft 10in frame. But given that all but one of Tyson’s former opponents were taller than him, this might not be as concerning as it sounds. Despite Tyson’s experience and storied career, the biggest factor could be their 30 year age difference. But time will tell exactly what kind of impact this will have on the fight.
Paul won his last fight by knockout earlier this year. Credit:Alex Menendez/Getty Images
The highly anticipated bout will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. And it isn’t the only matchup on the card. In the co-main event, undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor is set for a rematch against unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano.
Timings have still to be confirmed but we will let you know as soon as we do.
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Topics: Boxing, Sport, Netflix, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson
Ellis Cochrane
What special $2 million ringside ticket for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight actually gets you
Jake Paul will take on Mike Tyson tomorrow (15 November) night
The most controversial boxing match ever is almost upon us as 27-year-old Jake Paul takes on a 58-year-old Mike Tyson tomorrow evening (15 November).
Purists and casual spectators alike will be tuning in to Netflix’s first ever live broadcast at the 60,000 capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Paul said at the press conference last night: “I fear no man. So I want him to be that old savage Mike. He says he’s going to kill me. I’m ready.
“I want that killer. I want the hardest match possible Friday night, and I want there to be no excuses from everyone at home when I knock him out.”
Tyson said: “I’m just ready to fight. I’ve said everything I had to say. There’s nothing else to say. I’m just looking forward to fighting.”
Since many of us already pay for the streaming service, it’ll be nice change to not pay extra to watch a boxing match.
But one group who certainly isn’t bothered about money is the company who splashed a whopping $2 million (£1.58 million) on a ringside package with six seats.
What the $2 million Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul package gets you
Jake Paul will take on Mike Tyson tomorrow (15 November) night (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Fight organisers Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Paul, has sold its $2 million ‘MVP Owner’s Experience’, which will include to a ringside suite against the ring at the AT&T Stadium.
It’s basically a three-day experience featuring two ringside apron seats and four row one ringside seats.
There will be a post-fight in-ring experience with a photo opportunity and the buyers will get private VIP entrance to all events.
A mock up of what the ringside booth might look like (X)
Are they just watching on a TV? (X)
Also, they’ll get a two-night stay at the Loews Arlington Hotel and a private VIP green room on fight night, featuring an open bar and all-inclusive menu.
A dedicated host/concierge and personal security escort will be hand for the duration of the event.
The most bizarre detail? According to mock-ups of the ringside booth on X, it looks like after shelling out $2 million, the VIPs will be watching the fight on a TV rather than watching it happen in front of them.
Who purchased the package?
The moment is nearly here (Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
TorkLaw, a national personal injury law firm, purchased the eye-watering package as the founder, Reza Torkzadeh, said: “TorkLaw, is excited to have purchased the MVP Owners experience package for this historic event with MVP and Netflix, bringing a once-in-a-lifetime boxing event to audiences around the world.
“Just as every fighter in the ring stands to represent resilience, grit, and the pursuit of victory, TorkLaw stands in the corner of the people, fighting for justice and empowering those who need it most.
“As champions of the people, we believe in supporting opportunities that inspire and elevate.
“This event showcases not only the power of competition but the spirit of perseverance, and we’re honored to be a part of it.”
The undercard for the Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul fight is set to take place around 1am our time, while the main event is expected to be around 4am.
Featured Image Credit: Most Valuable Promotions
Topics: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Boxing
Anish Vij
Controversial rules for Mike Tyson fight vs Jake Paul explained as they left fans furious
It is a unique fight streaming live on Netflix for millions around the world to watch
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are just days away from their huge boxing fight streaming live on Netflix with the rules for the bout laid out in advance.
Taking place in the heart of the USA at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the mega fight will pit former world champion Iron Mike against Paul, a YouTuber turned professional boxer going by the nickname ‘The Problem Child’.
Despite the 31 year age difference, the fight is going ahead – if Tyson can clear two final tests – after being rescheduled following serious health problems for Tyson who thought he was ‘going to die’.
It is one of seven fights on the card, with six undercard fights taking place, organised by Paul’s company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). Most notably is a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring lightweight titles. The main fight has been sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, with three major conditions placed on the Paul vs Tyson bout.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules
Several conditions were placed on the fight between Paul and Tyson, with them making it slightly different to most professional fights you might have watched.
First up, instead of the standard 10-ounce gloves worn in a heavyweight fight, they will wear 14-ounce gloves. The heavier the glove, the more padding and the more shock absorbed by the glove, rather than the fist and point of contact on the opposition fighter.
Following this up, there will be eight rounds instead of the usual 12.
And for those eight rounds, they will be two minutes long instead of the standard three minutes you see in a professional bout.
For the fight, there will be the usual three judges at ringside who will score each round in the event of there not being a knockout, which are sanctioned. No head guards will be allowed, either.
Jake Paul thinks he can beat Iron Mike (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)
Rules split fans
Some fans aren’t too happy with the specific rules, with one saying: “14-ounce gloves? So they’re just basically having a pillow fight?”
A second said: “No head gear? At almost 60, Mike Tyson cannot take a shot to the head. That’s a tough one.”
And a third wrote: “14 oz is heavier than amateurs. 10 or 12 oz would’ve been great.”
But another wrote: “The two minute rule is HUGE.
At Tyson’s age, a two minute sprint, one minute recovery is much easier than three on, one off.”
Another posted: “Mike Tyson will either be knocked down quickly or they will go the distance.”
Pressures have mounted in the week before the fight (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
You will need to have a valid Netflix subscription to watch the fight. And that’s it.
It means you can watch it via the app on your phone, gaming console, smart TV, or other device.
The standard plan with adverts costs £4.99 or $6.99 a month with other packages coming in at £10.99 or $15.49 a month and £17.99 or $22.99 a month, respectively.
The undercard will begin at 8pm eastern time (ET) on Friday, which is 1am GMT on Saturday for UK viewers.
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Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Boxing, Sport, US News, Celebrity, YouTube, Netflix
How to watch the Paul vs Tyson fight in the UK if you don’t have Netflix
The highly anticipated bout marks Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.
This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased.
Despite being slated to take place this summer, Jake Paul is finally set to take on legendary boxer Mike Tyson. And for the first time ever, the boxing match will be shown live solely on Netflix.
This is the streaming giant’s inaugural foray into broadcasting live combat sports on the platform. And if you already have Netflix, you’ll be happy to know that there is no extra cost to watch the fight. Or, you could even technically watch it for free by signing up to a certain deal. Read on to find out more..
Christian Petersen/Getty Images
How to watch Paul vs. Tyson
If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for free as part of a package deal. At the moment Sky are offering Sky Stream, with Sky TV, Sky Full Fibre 300 Broadband and Netflix, all for just £36. And given that their Full Fibre 300 broadband is usually £29 a month, for just £10 more you’ll also get access to Sky TV and Netflix for not much more.
So, if you were already thinking about switching your broadband or trying out Sky TV, doing so via this deal makes a lot of sense.
If you’d prefer to sign up for Netflix just to watch the fight, Netflix does have a budget-friendly option, costing less than a fiver a month. This means you could sign up for one month and only have to pay £4.99 to watch the bout. It is worth mentioning that this option does include adverts but two devices in your household can watch Netflix at the same time, making it a good option if someone would prefer to watch something other than the boxing that evening.
If you don’t want adverts to interrupt the action, there’s the Standard plan, which comes with all the same benefits but without any ads, for £10.99 a month. Or, if you want the most premium option, the £17.99 a month package allows you to watch on four devices at the same time and has a 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR resolution.
Viewers can tune in live to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match on Netflix on Friday, 15 November.
Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images
What to know about the fight
The fight, which will be sanctioned as a professional bout and contested over eight two-minute rounds, marks Tyson’s return to the ring after four years.
And given that the showdown was originally postponed on medical advice, after Tyson reportedly became unwell while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this summer, it will be interesting to see if this changes anything.
While it was ultimately blamed on an ulcer flare up, with the fight being pushed back to allow him to recover, his last exhibition match was back in 2020, with his last professional fight taking place back in 2005.
In contrast, Paul’s last fight was earlier this year when he beat American boxer Ryan Bourland in a first round knock-out.
As the youngest Heavyweight Champion in history, Tyson has a record of 50 wins and 6 losses over his 20-year career, with 44 of those wins being knock-outs. While YouTuber and former WWE Champion, Paul, has won nine fights – of which six were knockouts – with one loss.
Paul also has the height advantage at 6ft 1in compared to Tyson’s 5ft 10in frame. But given that all but one of Tyson’s former opponents were taller than him, this might not be as concerning as it sounds. Despite Tyson’s experience and storied career, the biggest factor could be their 30 year age difference. But time will tell exactly what kind of impact this will have on the fight.
Paul won his last fight by knockout earlier this year. Credit:Alex Menendez/Getty Images
The highly anticipated bout will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. And it isn’t the only matchup on the card. In the co-main event, undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor is set for a rematch against unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano.
Timings have still to be confirmed but we will let you know as soon as we do.
