In one of the most shocking announcements of 2024, Jake Paul is set to face boxing legend Mike Tyson this summer, and here are the full details on the date, location and broadcaster.
The fight is scheduled to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on Saturday 20th July, and will be broadcast live on Netflix, with the streaming service making their entrance into boxing.
It is not yet clear whether it will be a sanctioned bout or an exhibition, but Paul insists he is planning on knocking Tyson out in the fight.
“Promotion promotion promotion if I’m being honest it don’t need that. The biggest fight of the 21st century, in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world, that’s the MVP way.
“Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.
“I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.
“My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. Time to put Iron Mike to sleep.”
A trailer for the fight was also released on social media by Netflix, which shows the two men facing off.
It’s JAKE PAUL vs. MIKE TYSON — yes, really! — in a LIVE BOXING event at AT&T Stadium you won’t want to miss. Airing live on Netflix Saturday, July 20 #PaulTysonpic.twitter.com/ULXVeCYeH6
— Netflix (@netflix) March 7, 2024
More information on the fight is expected soon, in what is set to be one of the most shocking bouts of the year.