MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul.
The Problem Child brutally knocked out Ryan Bourland in the first round in his last fight in March.
Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson this summer@Netflix/ X
Paul has won his last three bouts since his defeat to Tommy Fury last February.
The internet sensation will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time this summer, with Mike Tyson set to return to the ring at the age of 58.
Tyson’s last bout came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.
When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20.
The bout will be hosted at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on and can it be live streamed?
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
Jake Paul confirmed on X that the bout with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.
What’s been said?
On the announcement of the huge fight, Paul said: “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.
“Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.
“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.”