The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is generating a lot of anticipation. Tyson, who declared bankruptcy 21 years ago, will receive 20 million dollars for the fight, while Paul will get 40 million. Tyson's last fight was in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. during the pandemic.
The fight, originally scheduled for July, had to be postponed because Tyson fell ill with a stomach ulcer. After losing almost 12 kilograms during his recovery, Tyson received medical clearance to fight. Tyson has stated that he is doing it for money and that he no longer has any purpose in his life.
Paul, 27 years old, is relatively new to professional boxing, while Tyson has an impressive record of 50-6. The fight is scheduled for November 15 at the Dallas Cowboys stadium, with an expected audience of at least 60,000 people and will be streamed by Netflix to its subscribers worldwide.
The event will also include a championship fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Paul has expressed his excitement for this fight and has shared that the idea of facing Tyson was conceived about two years ago. Although initially agitated at promotional events, Tyson has shown a more reflective side in interviews with the media.
The fight between Tyson and Paul will take place in Texas, with adjustments to the duration of the rounds and the use of heavier gloves to reduce the power of the punches. Despite criticism for the age difference between the contenders, the fight promises to be a spectacle that will break with the traditional PPV model and will be streamed by Netflix.
“I’m having a good time in my life,” Tyson says, while Paul defends his position as a polarizing figure in the boxing world. The fight, which has awakened significant media attention, promises to be an event that will mark a milestone in the history of this sport.