Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are just days away from their huge boxing fight streaming live on Netflix with the rules for the bout laid out in advance.
Taking place in the heart of the USA at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the mega fight will pit former world champion Iron Mike against Paul, a YouTuber turned professional boxer going by the nickname ‘The Problem Child’.
Despite the 31 year age difference, the fight is going ahead – if Tyson can clear two final tests – after being rescheduled following serious health problems for Tyson who thought he was ‘going to die’.
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It is one of seven fights on the card, with six undercard fights taking place, organised by Paul’s company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). Most notably is a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring lightweight titles. The main fight has been sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, with three major conditions placed on the Paul vs Tyson bout.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules
Several conditions were placed on the fight between Paul and Tyson, with them making it slightly different to most professional fights you might have watched.
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First up, instead of the standard 10-ounce gloves worn in a heavyweight fight, they will wear 14-ounce gloves. The heavier the glove, the more padding and the more shock absorbed by the glove, rather than the fist and point of contact on the opposition fighter.
Following this up, there will be eight rounds instead of the usual 12.
And for those eight rounds, they will be two minutes long instead of the standard three minutes you see in a professional bout.
For the fight, there will be the usual three judges at ringside who will score each round in the event of there not being a knockout, which are sanctioned. No head guards will be allowed, either.
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Jake Paul thinks he can beat Iron Mike (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)
Rules split fans
Some fans aren’t too happy with the specific rules, with one saying: “14-ounce gloves? So they’re just basically having a pillow fight?”
A second said: “No head gear? At almost 60, Mike Tyson cannot take a shot to the head. That’s a tough one.”
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And a third wrote: “14 oz is heavier than amateurs. 10 or 12 oz would’ve been great.”
But another wrote: “The two minute rule is HUGE.
At Tyson’s age, a two minute sprint, one minute recovery is much easier than three on, one off.”
Another posted: “Mike Tyson will either be knocked down quickly or they will go the distance.”
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Pressures have mounted in the week before the fight (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
You will need to have a valid Netflix subscription to watch the fight. And that’s it.
It means you can watch it via the app on your phone, gaming console, smart TV, or other device.
The standard plan with adverts costs £4.99 or $6.99 a month with other packages coming in at £10.99 or $15.49 a month and £17.99 or $22.99 a month, respectively.
The undercard will begin at 8pm eastern time (ET) on Friday, which is 1am GMT on Saturday for UK viewers.
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Topics: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Boxing, Sport, US News, Celebrity, YouTube, Netflix
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How to watch the Paul vs Tyson fight in the UK if you don’t have Netflix
The highly anticipated bout marks Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.
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Despite being slated to take place this summer, Jake Paul is finally set to take on legendary boxer Mike Tyson. And for the first time ever, the boxing match will be shown live solely on Netflix.
This is the streaming giant’s inaugural foray into broadcasting live combat sports on the platform. And if you already have Netflix, you’ll be happy to know that there is no extra cost to watch the fight. Or, you could even technically watch it for free by signing up to a certain deal. Read on to find out more..
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How to watch Paul vs. Tyson
If you don’t already have Netflix, there is a workaround to essentially get it for free as part of a package deal. At the moment Sky are offering Sky Stream, with Sky TV, Sky Full Fibre 300 Broadband and Netflix, all for just £36. And given that their Full Fibre 300 broadband is usually £29 a month, for just £10 more you’ll also get access to Sky TV and Netflix for not much more.
So, if you were already thinking about switching your broadband or trying out Sky TV, doing so via this deal makes a lot of sense.
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If you’d prefer to sign up for Netflix just to watch the fight, Netflix does have a budget-friendly option, costing less than a fiver a month. This means you could sign up for one month and only have to pay £4.99 to watch the bout. It is worth mentioning that this option does include adverts but two devices in your household can watch Netflix at the same time, making it a good option if someone would prefer to watch something other than the boxing that evening.
If you don’t want adverts to interrupt the action, there’s the Standard plan, which comes with all the same benefits but without any ads, for £10.99 a month. Or, if you want the most premium option, the £17.99 a month package allows you to watch on four devices at the same time and has a 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR resolution.
Viewers can tune in live to watch the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson match on Netflix on Friday, 15 November.
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What to know about the fight
The fight, which will be sanctioned as a professional bout and contested over eight two-minute rounds, marks Tyson’s return to the ring after four years.
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And given that the showdown was originally postponed on medical advice, after Tyson reportedly became unwell while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this summer, it will be interesting to see if this changes anything.
While it was ultimately blamed on an ulcer flare up, with the fight being pushed back to allow him to recover, his last exhibition match was back in 2020, with his last professional fight taking place back in 2005.
In contrast, Paul’s last fight was earlier this year when he beat American boxer Ryan Bourland in a first round knock-out.
As the youngest Heavyweight Champion in history, Tyson has a record of 50 wins and 6 losses over his 20-year career, with 44 of those wins being knock-outs. While YouTuber and former WWE Champion, Paul, has won nine fights – of which six were knockouts – with one loss.
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Paul also has the height advantage at 6ft 1in compared to Tyson’s 5ft 10in frame. But given that all but one of Tyson’s former opponents were taller than him, this might not be as concerning as it sounds. Despite Tyson’s experience and storied career, the biggest factor could be their 30 year age difference. But time will tell exactly what kind of impact this will have on the fight.
Paul won his last fight by knockout earlier this year. Credit:Alex Menendez/Getty Images
The highly anticipated bout will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. And it isn’t the only matchup on the card. In the co-main event, undisputed super lightweight world champion Katie Taylor is set for a rematch against unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano.
Timings have still to be confirmed but we will let you know as soon as we do.
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Topics: Boxing, Sport, Netflix, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson
