In the Netflix boxing event, the fight will be played between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Netflix confirmed this on Thursday. Social media star turned boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on July 20. However, whether this is an exhibition or a professional boxing match has not been confirmed.
Notably, 57-year-old Mike Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match in November 2020. Since then, he has been away from the ring. Now, the 27-year-old is ready to face Paul. This live sport will be the main event of the first combat sports show in Netflix’s recent efforts.
Tyson Is Famous As Iron Mike
Notably, Tyson, famous as ‘Iron Mike’, was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1987-90. He retired in 2005 after winning 50 fights, 44 of which were by knockout. His entertaining exhibition bout with Jones was an unofficial draw.
Work Out Video Went Viral
The video of Mike Tyson working out recently went viral on social media. At the same time, Jake Paul started making mixed martial arts videos on YouTube, after which he started boxing. Paul has won 9 out of 10 matches. There have been 6 knockouts in these.
