Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight tonight. Here’s how and when to watch:

update: Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout Friday night in Dallas. Read more here.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is set to take on YouTube sensation and current professional boxer Jake Paul. heavyweight fight Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Tyson (50 wins, 6 losses, 44 KOs) is competing in his first professional fight since retiring in 2005.

Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) will fight for the third time in 2024 in his most high-profile bout to date. The fight between 58-year-old Tyson and 27-year-old Paul was originally scheduled for July 20, but was rescheduled to give Tyson time to recover. medical problems It is caused by stomach ulcers.

Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s big fight, including when and how to watch.

What time is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight tonight?

that Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul televised fight card It launches at 8 PM ET (5 PM PT) on Netflix. There were three professional boxing matches before Tyson and Paul entered the ring. The main event occurs when that match ends with precise timing based on the length of the previous fight.

How many rounds does the Tyson vs Paul fight last?

The Tyson-Paul fight is scheduled to last eight two-minute rounds. This is slightly shorter than the typical three-minute rounds scheduled for most professional men’s boxing matches. Both men wear heavier boxing gloves than heavyweights, with 14-ounce gloves compared to the traditional 10-ounce version.

How to watch Tyson vs Paul

Tyson vs. Paul fight will be streamed live on Netflix It’s free for subscribers.

What is Mike Tyson’s boxing background?

mike tyson One of the most famous and infamous boxers in sports history. A Hall of Famer, Tyson burst onto the world stage in the 1980s when he became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history. With his combination of speed and power, Tyson had an incredible ability to intimidate his opponents before they even entered the ring. He won his first world title in 1986 and became the undisputed champion in the following years. He lost the belt to Buster Douglas in 1990 in one of the biggest incidents in sports history and was imprisoned from 1992 to 1995 on a rape conviction.

Upon his return to the ring in the mid-1990s, Tyson won the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA) titles, but lost to Evander Holyfield in a landslide victory in November 1996. A rematch between the two is highly anticipated. In June 1997, Tyson was disqualified for biting off Holyfield’s ear.

Afterwards, his subsequent performances in the ring were largely overshadowed by his bizarre antics during and between fights. He lost his last title fight to then-heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in June 2002, and retired after suffering back-to-back knockout losses to other opponents in 2004 and 2005. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He last fought in an exhibition (non-pro) match against former champion Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.

What is Jake Paul’s boxing background?

Jake Paul is best known as a famous YouTuber and former Disney star before deciding to become a professional boxer in 2020. He had his second professional fight on the undercard of Tyson’s fight with Jones, but was subsequently promoted to main event status. Chatty and prolific, Paul currently has 27 million followers on Instagram, 18.2 million followers on TikTok and 4.6 million followers on X.

He’s translated his social media success into the boxing ring, entering tonight’s fight with just one loss in 10 wins, seven of which came via knockout. The only loss came to the undefeated Tommy Fury, the younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (ironically named after Paul’s opponent tonight).

Who do experts predict will win a fight between Tyson and Paul?

Expert predictions for tonight’s matchup vary. Former opponents Lewis and Jones are both predicting a Tyson victory, as is his namesake, Tyson Fury. Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya also likes Tyson, but former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is going with Paul, as is Paul’s brother Logan. Oddsmakers had Paul as a slight favorite, though. betting lines According to ESPN, more moves are being made towards Tyson throughout fight week.