On the night of Friday to Saturday, the world of the noble art will witness an unprecedented duel. The legend Mike Tyson comes out of retirement to face Jake Paul, social networking phenomenon and amateur boxer. Purists may question the legitimacy of this duel, but the general public is enthusiastic.
In a few hours’ time, boxing legend Mike Tyson will take on young Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The iconic venue, home of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, will be transformed into a boxing arena for the occasion. The event kicks off at 1am (GMT), with the main bout scheduled for around 4am (GMT). While the opposition has fans of the noble art salivating, the two fighters are also set to cash in on the clash.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will share an astronomical purse of 80 million dollars, or around 75 million euros. A sum worthy of the expectations raised by this confrontation. Whatever people may say, Mike Tyson (57) remains a living boxing legend. His record speaks for itself: 50 wins, including 44 by KO, and just 6 defeats. Yet he has only fought five times since 2001, and his last victory came in 2003. Jake Paul, meanwhile, continues to prove his worth. Despite his status as an influencer, he has shown that he takes boxing seriously. With victories over former fighters and rigorous training, he aims to prove that he can stand up to a legend.
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The duel, which was due to take place in July, will finally be held on Friday night when a health problem suffered by Tyson upsets the schedule. The former champion suffered an ulcer on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, forcing him to withdraw temporarily. To make sure you don’t miss out, tune in to Netflix, which will be broadcasting the event from 1am (GMT). This exhibition fight marks a major first, with Netflix broadcasting a boxing event exclusively for the first time.
In any case, the two fighters are leaving nothing to chance. Mike Tyson is back in impressive physical condition. His intensive training and disciplined eating show that he is taking this fight seriously. Jake Paul, often mocked for his past as a YouTuber, surprised everyone with his seriousness and determination. His training sessions have gone viral, particularly on social networks.
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