YouTube star and Cleveland native Jake Paul, who made his professional boxing debut in 2020, is coming for Mike Tyson.
The two will fight July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Paul fought on an undercard at Tyson’s last fight in 2020, knocking out retired NBA standout Nate Robinson.
“Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons,” Paul said, according to the news release.
Tyson, the former undisputed world heavyweight champion, said he is “looking forward to stepping into the ring with Paul.’’
“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years,” Tyson said, according to the news release. “So it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.”
Here’s what we know about the Paul vs. Tyson showdown.
How to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson bout?
The fight will be livestreamed by Netflix, according to a news release issued Thursday by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co-founded by Paul.
Who is Jake Paul? What’s his reach? Who has he fought?
Paul, 27, stands 6-1 and has a 76-inch reach, according to ESPN. The Westlake native currently has a record of 9-1, with 6 KOs. He lost to Tommy Fury in a split decision in February 2023. Paul has been vocal about his commitment to boxing and has expressed his desire to fight professional boxers.
What is former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson’s record?
Tyson, 57, has not fought professionally since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. But in 2020, he fought Roy Jones Jr. to a draw in a four-round exhibition. Tyson has an impressive record of 56-6, including 44 KOs, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions in boxing history.
What are Jake Paul’s, Mike Tyson’s connections to Ohio?
In the 1990s, Tyson lived in a mansion in Southington, which is located northeast of Akron in Trumbull County. Paul was born in Cleveland and raised in Westlake.
Tyson’s Ohio roots extend to his managerial team. Cleveland native Don King was the heavyweight’s promoter during the height of his professional career.
What are the oddsmakers saying about the fight?
While odds haven’t been officially listed, a DraftKings oddsmaker gave his assessment in a post on the sportsbook’s website.
DraftKings Sportsbook head oddsmaker Johnny Avello gives his early odds of who will come out on top in the Tyson vs. Paul bout.
| Jake Paul -360 |
| Mike Tyson +300 |
In a surprise turn, Mike Tyson is considered the underdog in the July 20 fight against Jake Paul.
In Tyson’s last exhibition fight, he faced Roy Jones Jr. at the Staples Center on Nov. 28, 2020. Tyson, who was then 54, looked aggressive from the outset and stalked Jones, 51, through most of their eight rounds, USA Today reported.
What is the Battle of Ohio?
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson gives us a boxing version of the Battle of Ohio as both pugilists have connects to the Buckeye State.
The Battle of Ohio usually refers to the Cleveland Browns-Cininnati Bengals rivalry. The Bengals lead the series 53-48.
There’s a Major League Baseball version of the Battle of Ohio, more commonly referred to as the Ohio Cup, between the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds. The teams have played 131 games, with the Guardians winning 73 of them.
