Netflix continues its venture into live sports. After sealing a $5-billion deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to stream its flagship show, Monday Night Raw, and the success of The Netflix Slam that saw the battle between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, it now dives into live boxing. The streamer has officially announced the fight between YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
In collaboration with boxing promoter Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), Netflix is set to stream exclusively the heavyweight boxing mega-event of the year. This highly anticipated match, featuring The Problem Child and the Baddest Man on the Planet, will be broadcast live worldwide on Saturday, July 20, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
After his recent victories over Ryan Bourland and Andre August, Paul is back in the ring, ready to face what could be his greatest challenge yet-Tyson. Paul's boxing career has been a testament to his dedication and growth, starting in 2018 and turning professional in 2020. Paul's journey has been nothing short of remarkable, with an impressive record of 9-1 wins, including six knockouts. Now, he finds himself preparing to face one of the most formidable boxers of all time, a challenge that even he admits is unexpected.
It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard. 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.
As a boxing icon himself, Mike Tyson is prepared to face Jake Paul in the ring. While he may see Paul as a young contender, he acknowledges the force that Paul has become, recognizing his "experience and aptitude of a GOAT."
It's a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him off on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones, and now I plan to finish him.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Match
With two big names in a single ring, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match is now the most-anticipated fight to date. The collaboration between Netflix and MVP ensures that six generations of boxing fans will see this once-in-a-lifetime match worldwide.
“Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a once-in-a-lifetime dream matchup, and we hope it will be the most-watched boxing event in modern boxing history,” MVP founder Nakisa Bidarian said. “Thank you to Netflix for their vision and trust in MVP to put on this historic event.”
Alternatively, Netflix Director of Nonfiction Originals Gabe Spitzer believes this event will make history. With the two biggest icons in boxing history, there will be much to look forward to in this incredible clash.
“Saturday, July 20, will be pure drama in the ring in Texas,” he said. “We are thrilled to partner with Most Valuable Promotions for this historic event and we can't wait for these two to face off for fans all across the world on Netflix.”
More information, like the co-main event and undercards, will be revealed at a later date. For presale tickets, you can visit MVP’s website. Get ready to see this once-in-a-lifetime match on the ringside on your couch. Surely, this one will go down in history.
