Jake Paul Set to Face Boxing Legend Mike Tyson in Next Fight

In a surprising development, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that his next fight will be against the legendary Mike Tyson. The match is scheduled for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, a venue capable of seating 80,000 fans. Despite a 30-year age gap, this about has generated significant buzz among boxing enthusiasts.

Mike Tyson, renowned for his ferocious power and knockout ability, remains a formidable opponent even at 57. Many still recall his prime years when his devastating hooks sent challengers to the canvas. Now, Jake Paul is stepping up to face him, declaring on Instagram his intention to “put Iron Mike to sleep.”

Tyson, who will turn 58 just before the fight, has shared his excitement about the event. “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul. He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, 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,” Tyson told the Daily Mail.

The fight will be streamed live on Netflix, with the streaming giant releasing a teaser showing Paul arriving by helicopter and facing off with Tyson. Reflecting on his rapid ascent in the boxing world, Paul expressed his disbelief: “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, he has the opportunity to challenge Tyson directly.

Watch the teaser for the upcoming fight below:

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Tyson’s last professional fight took place in 2005. Still, he returned to the ring in 2020 for an exhibition purpose match against Roy Jones Jr. This has left fans wondering whether the upcoming fight will be a professional fight or another exhibition.

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Jake Paul boasts a record of 9-1 with six knockouts, having defeated notable names like Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley. Despite a single loss to Tommy Fury, Paul’s transition from YouTuber to serious boxer has been impressive. “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 20,” Paul wrote on Instagram. “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 worst man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time.”

Fans have shared mixed reactions to Paul’s announcement. One comment highlighted skepticism: “Bro fights Uber drivers and grandpas.” However, another fan defended Tyson, saying,” ‘He’s fighting a 57-year-old’57-year-oldit’s— Mike Tyson. He’s still as good as ever. He fought in 2020. Jake’s going to get killed.”