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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.

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.

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.

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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Jake Paul’s huge boxing match against sporting icon Mike Tyson live on Netflix could still be called off even with just days to go, according to reports from within the industry.

And the entire thing comes down to two specific tests that Iron Mike has to take, with everyone holding their breath that things go smoothly.

The fighters are expected to enter the ring at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in the early hours of Saturday morning (16 November) with millions around the world set to turn on Netflix and tune in whether on their phones or smart TVs.

Rescheduled from July, the fight had to be pushed back due to Tyson ‘thinking he was going to die’ following a terrifying health ordeal.

Now they’re ready to rock and roll, with both fighters confident of putting the other one aside.

But the fight cannot happen if Tyson fails either of two tests that have to take place before he enters the ring, according to Boxing Kingdom.

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Key tests Mike Tyson must pass to fight Jake Paul

It has been reported that former heavyweight world champion boxer Tyson has to pass two tests relating to his health.

It’s said that he had agreed to them months ago as part of general safety precautions heading into the fight.

Tyson will reportedly have to pass a brain test (EEG) and a heart test (EKG) before he is allowed to step inside the ring.

The tests were authorised and required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Tyson has not been sanctioned for a professional fight in 20 years.

The big fight could still not happen (Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)

Mike Tyson’s health

In a recent Netflix documentary special released ahead of the fight, Tyson revealed he suffered a serious ulcer flair-up while flying.

In the documentary, the boxer revealed that he was ‘throwing up blood’ and feared he was ‘going to die’.

He said: “A week and a half ago I was training and I was doing great but then all of a sudden I started feeling tired. I was explaining to my trainer, ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with me’.

“Coming here from Miami on the plane, I went to the bathroom, and I threw up blood. The next thing I know I’m on the floor, I was defecating tar.

“So, I came here, and they found I had a big ulcer, two-and-a-half inches, and it was bleeding. All my friends were calling me like I was dying.”

Reacting to Tyson’s health bombshell, Paul said: “When I received the news that he was out and not able to fight, I was just numb, I was just like, ‘f**k’.”

Paul and Tyson are expected to do their ring walks at 4am GMT on Saturday (16 November).

LADbible Group has contacted representatives for Mike Tyson and Netflix for comment.