Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in boxing match streamed live on Netflix

Live boxing is coming to Netflix.

The streaming service is partnering with Most Valuable Promotions to present a fight between internet personality turned pro boxer Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson.

The bout between Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) will take place at AT&T Stadium, the 80,000-seat home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, on July 20.

Paul has posted back-to-back knockouts against Golden Glove winners Ryan Bourland on March 2 and Andre August in December 2023. But the 57-year-old Tyson, a legendary figure in the sport and former undisputed world heavyweight champion, figures to be his biggest challenge yet.

“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,” Paul said.

“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. 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.”

Paul went on to say his “sights are set on becoming a world champion” and by fighting Tyson he has the chance to prove himself.

Known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” the sometimes-controversial Tyson ranks as ESPN’s No. 1 hardest hitter in heavyweight history. His explosive power and ferocious fighting style led to a staggering run of 37 consecutive victories, with 33 of those wins coming by knockout.

“I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul,” Tyson said. “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. It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him off on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”

Nakisa Bidarian, founder of Most Valuable Promotions, called the fight a “once-in-a-lifetime dream matchup.” Organizers are aiming to make it the most-watched boxing event in the modern history of the sport.

Netflix’s live sports programming has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. It hosted its first live event, a golf tournament between Formula 1 drivers and PGA stars, in November 2023.

A live tennis match between 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles title champion Rafael Nadal and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz was streamed on March 3.

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“Mike Tyson is one of the biggest icons in boxing history and Jake Paul is one of the biggest disruptors in boxing history,” said Gabe Spitzer, Vice President, Nonfiction Sports, Netflix. “Saturday, July 20 will be pure drama in the ring in Texas. We are thrilled to partner with Most Valuable Promotions for this historic event and we can’t wait for these two to face off for fans all across the world on Netflix.”