Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to exchange blows in a heavyweight boxing match viewed by millions around the world tonight, live on Netflix.

But there will be strict rules both fighters have to follow when it comes to the fight being a fully sanctioned, professional bout.

Taking place in Arlington, Texas, the two boxers will make millions when they finally fight at the home of the Dallas Cowboys with more than 70,000 spectators expected to turn up and take their seats, with a number of famous faces to gather around ringside.

Tensions have risen in the build up to the fight, with Tyson slapping Paul at their weigh-in and final face-to-face encounter last night (14 November).

Taking to the ring at 10pm CT on Friday (15 November), the ring walks for both fighters will be at roughly 4am GMT on Saturday (16 November) for UK viewers. The undercard will begin around three hours before this.

As part of the regulations set out by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Tyson has already had to pass a brain test (EEG) and a heart test (EKG) before being allowed to step inside the ring.

And the regulations don’t stop there, with Paul explaining specific drug testing rules that are in place for the fight.

Paul recently made an appearance on the Suga Sean O’Malley podcast, where he clarified the drug-test rules for the fight.

O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, said: “They’ve got to let Mike use some special supplements, a little bit. I mean 58-years-old.

“Having the lifestyle that he’s had, his natural testosterone can’t be that high, so hopefully he’s able to get boosted up a little bit.”

Replying to the testosterone comments Paul said: “Well, there’s like a big, panel, drugs test from the Texas State Commission.”

Tyson has openly admitted to his recreational drug use, with him being an avid user of psychedelic substances. In August, he even said he ‘always trains on mushrooms’, in reference to his consumption of magic mushrooms.

Making the comment on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, he said consuming them ‘makes him feel beautiful’.

“They take me to heaven, baby,” he said.

Face to face (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Paul has had to come out and deny that he uses performance enhancing drugs after meritless steroid accusations were put his way.

“First of all, obviously none of that is true,” Paul said on a podcast ahead of one of his fights, even publishing his own negative drugs tests to prove he is clean.

Under Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation rules, boxers cannot be under the influence of any drugs, unless prescribed by your doctor.

Boxers cannot engage in the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession of illegal drugs at any time.

And the drugs for which tests are required under the regulations are marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), and opiates.

Jake Paul is the favourite to win the fight with bookmakers, coming in at 13/18 while Tyson is priced at 2/1. The draw is currently even.

Netflix subscribers have been warned over a small issue which may prevent them from watching the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight this weekend.

We are now mere days away from the biggest fight of the year taking place, when YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul steps in front of an 80,000 strong crowd at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to fight the legendary ‘Iron Mike’.

The fight has faced several setbacks in order to get over the line, with a health scare from 58-year-old Tyson pushing it back a number of months – however, we’re finally here.

So, here is everything you need to know ahead of watching the fight from the comfort of your own sofa.

How do I watch the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight?

The main event will take place at around 10pm in Texas on Friday (15 November), which means that UK viewers will need to stay up until 4am on Saturday (16 November) if they want to catch the fight live.

Do I need to pay extra to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?

One of the main questions fans have been asking in the lead-up to the bout is whether or not you’ll need to pay extra.

The fight is broadcasting exclusively on streaming platform Netflix and anyone who already has a subscription will be available to watch free of charge. That’s right, the fight was no PPV charge and will even be available to people who have the £4.99-a-month ads-supported subscription.

Which is no doubt music to many of your ears.

However, there are some important things to be aware of before Friday night/Saturday morning rolls around.

If you’re planning to be kind and share your subscription with others, be aware that only up to two people will be able to watch from a standard £10.99-a-month subscription.

However, anyone who pays for the more expensive £17.99-a-month premium subscription will be able to share their login with as many as four users, including the option to add two members from a different household (a feature long gone for many Netflix users) and see the pair pummel each other in crystal clear Ultra HD quality.

If that’s the sort of thing you’re into.

The fight will be available to anyone with a Netflix subscription (Olly Curtis/Future via Getty Images)

Do I need a TV Licence to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?

Viewers who exclusively consume their content through streaming platforms should also be aware that the rules are slightly different when it comes to broadcasting live TV.

While you don’t need a TV licence to stream shows, you do need to pay for one if you’re watching live shows – with the penalty for being caught out a grim £1,000.

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.

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.