Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow as YouTuber battles heavyweight legend

06/09/2024 14:34

Jake Paul has ramped up anticipation for his fight with Mike Tyson with a crossover bout between the pair taking place later this year.

The two stunned the world when it was revealed they would face each other in an officially sanctioned professional fight to be shown live on Netflix.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, announced the surprise clash with the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion out of nowhere, with no leaks or rumours before the fight was set.

A July 20 date was announced, but medical issues with Tyson saw it postponed, with Paul instead KO’ing Mike Perry to move to 11-1.

Paul, whose second pro fight was on the undercard of Tyson’s exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, has now fought twice this year already having also beaten Ryan Bourland with a first-round stoppage in March.

But there is no back-up fight in place for Paul this time, meaning it’s all or nothing regarding his opponent’s fitness.

Tyson meanwhile, who was once one of the most destructive heavyweights around, hasn’t been in the ring for four years.

‘Iron Mike’ has returned to training and was willing to get physical with the man 31 years his junior at their New York press conference.

The American had to postpone the last bout due to an ulcer flare-up, but he’s now over that and is on course to take part in this encounter.

Paul vs Tyson: Date and start time

This clash will take place on Friday, November 15.

The fight will be held at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

As it stands, it is still due to be a sanctioned professional boxing bout contested over eight, two-minute rounds – despite Paul’s offer to increase each round by a minute.

Each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves, but no headgear with knockouts allowed. The outcome will also affect their professional boxing records.

However, due to ongoing concerns over Tyson’s health, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation could decide to downgrade it to an exhibition.

Paul vs Tyson: How to follow

This event will still be streamed on Netflix, which will be their first venture into live combat sports.

The fight will be available to all Netflix subscribers, meaning an estimated 16.7 million UK households can watch the action for no extra cost.

You can sign up for Netflix here for an initial £4.99 per month with ads or £7.99 per month without.

talkSPORT will also be across the event, with coverage in the build-up to fight week on-air and on talkSPORT.com.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Paul vs Tyson: Undercard

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Ireland’s superstar Katie Taylor will face off against Amanda Serrano once again in the co-main event.

Taylor famously beat Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York in April 2022 via split decision in a truly epic bout.

Taylor said: “This is the rematch the world has wanted to see.

“The first fight in New York was obviously an epic occasion and it more than lived up to the billing, and I’m sure the rematch will be no different.”

Britain’s Darren Till had confirmed his switch from UFC to make his pro boxing debut on the card too.

However, it is yet to be announced whether his proposed bout with Julio Chavez Jr, the son of former three-division world boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, will be switched to the new date as well.

Instead, there are rumours that the fight will take place in the Spring of 2025.

• MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
• Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight titles
• H2O Sylve vs ‘Kid Austin’ Floyd Schofield
• Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Darren Till (unconfirmed)
• Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes

Paul vs Tyson: What has been said?

Paul has no concerns over Tyson’s fitness and ability to compete in their fight.

He said: “I don’t have concern. He’s doing great

“He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great, so that’s what we’re focused on, and there’s not a back-up [opponent] currently.”

Meanwhile, Tyson feel like he will knock Paul out.

He said: “As soon as I catch this guy he’s going to be running around the ring.

“As soon as I catch this guy, it will be totally over.

“I’m going to f*** you up.”