On Nov 15, 2024, Jake Paul is set to face boxing legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round fight at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The event, streamed on Netflix, has captured a lot of attention due to the 31-year age gap between the fighters. Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, has built an impressive 10-1 record, with wins over influencers and MMA fighters like Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva. His only loss was to Tommy Fury in 2023. Mike Tyson, at 58 years old, hasn’t fought professionally since 2005, though he did return for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. With a record of 50-6 and 44 knockouts.
Tyson remains one of the most feared fighters in history. Known for his incredible power, Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 and held titles across multiple organizations. Despite the massive experience difference, Paul has been training hard, hoping to prove he can stand toe-to-toe with one of boxing’s greatest.
Fans are excited to see whether Tyson can return to his old form or if Jake Paul’s youth and enthusiasm will lead him to victory. This fight is part of a larger event, including bouts like Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano for women’s super-lightweight titles, adding more hype to the night. The fight was originally announced in March of this year with plans to hold it in July, but after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up it was postponed to November 15. So needless to say this fight has built up quite the anticipation.
This fight has certainly attracted the attention of both demographics old and young. Having such a young polarizing figure like Paul taking on a boxing legend like Tyson is bound to turn heads. This fight is not only going to make waves throughout the media no matter who comes out on top. But also with its immense predicted payday. Paul is already confirmed to earn $40 million with Tyson earning $20 million. As the big day approaches, everyone’s wondering: will Paul’s youth and energy help him stand a chance, or will Tyson’s experience and power be too much to handle?
